2025 NCAA Division I Men's Hockey Tournament: Everything You Need to Know!

The excitement is building as the 2025 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey championship bracket and schedule have officially been unveiled during a thrilling Selection Show on ESPNU on March 23. With 16 teams vying for the coveted national title, the tournament promises to be a showcase of talent and passion in a high-stakes single-elimination format.

Regional Play Dates and Locations

The action kicks off in regional play from March 27-30 at four predetermined sites, each hosting four competing teams. The stakes are high as the four regional champions will earn their spots in the much-anticipated Frozen Four. Mark your calendars! The semifinals will take place on April 10, followed by the national championship game on April 12 at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri.

2025 Tournament Bracket

The excitement doesn’t stop at the announcement; fans can dive deeper into the action with our interactive bracket display [Click here for the interactive bracket].

Game Schedule (All Times EST)

First Round: March 27

- Boston University vs. Ohio State | 2 p.m. ET (ESPNU)

- No. 4 Western Michigan vs. MSU-Mankato | 5 p.m. ET (ESPNU)

- No. 2 Michigan State vs. Cornell | 5:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+)

- Minnesota vs. UMass | 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2)

First Round: March 28

- No. 1 Boston College vs. Bentley | 2 p.m. ET (ESPNU)

- UConn vs. Quinnipiac | 5 p.m. ET (ESPNU)

- Providence vs. Denver | 5:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+)

- No. 3 Maine vs. No. 4 Penn State | 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2)

Second Round: March 29 & 30

Men’s Frozen Four Semifinals: April 10

National Championship Game: April 12 on ESPN2

A Glimpse into Championship History

As the tournament approaches, it's important to look back at the legacy of champions. Denver enters as the reigning champion, following their victory against Boston College in the 2024 championship. Here’s a recap of the last decade of champions:

- **2024**: Denver (32-9-3) - Coach: David Carle - Score: 2-0 against Boston College

- **2023**: Quinnipiac (34-4-3) - Coach: Rand Pecknold - Score: 3-2 (OT) against Minnesota

- **2022**: Denver (31-9-1) - Coach: David Carle - Score: 5-1 against Minnesota State

- **2021**: Massachusetts (20-5-4) - Coach: Greg Carvel - Score: 5-0 against St. Cloud State

- **2020**: Canceled due to Covid-19

- **2019**: Minnesota Duluth (29-11-2) - Coach: Scott Sandelin - Score: 3-0 against Massachusetts

- ... and many more!

As fans eagerly count down to the start of this ultimate showdown of college hockey, the atmosphere is charged with anticipation! Will Denver defend their title, or will another powerhouse emerge victorious? Stay tuned for all the thrilling action! 🎉🏆🏒