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Quarterfinals

march 10-12 (campus sites)

Frozen Faceoff

March 17-18 (Target Center)

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Three Current and 10 Incoming, Future NCHC Players Selected on Day Two of 2022 NHL Draft

By NCHC 07/08/2022, 10:00pm EDT

Six NCHC teams see at least one player chosen; Denver, UMD and UND have multiple players drafted

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UMD Incoming Freshman Isaac Howard Selected in First Round of 2022 NHL Draft

By NCHC 07/07/2022, 11:45pm EDT

Bulldogs’ newcomer taken 31st overall by Tampa Bay; becomes 11th NCHC player selected in first round

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Logan O'Connor Wins Stanley Cup with Colorado Avalanche

By NCHC 06/26/2022, 11:30pm EDT

Former Denver forward and national champion becomes fifth NCHC alum to hoist Stanley Cup

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Twelve Returning NCHC Players Named to U.S. National Junior Evaluation Camp Roster

By NCHC 06/21/2022, 6:45pm EDT

In addition, four incoming freshmen invited to Evaluation Camp, which runs July 24-Aug. 3

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NCHC and SIDEARM Sports Announce Partnership Extension

By NCHC 05/19/2022, 12:00pm EDT

Conference’s website, NCHChockey.com, will move to SIDEARM platform, integrate with NCHC.tv

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NCHC Names Heather Weems New Commissioner

By NCHC 05/12/2022, 2:15pm EDT

Weems joins Conference from St. Cloud State University, becomes third Commissioner in NCHC history

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Trio of NCHC Alumni Named to 2022 U.S. Men's National Team for IIHF World Championship

By NCHC 05/05/2022, 3:45pm EDT

Miami’s Riley Barber, UMD’s Karson Kuhlman and Omaha’s Jaycob Megna to play for Team USA in Finland

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Sixteen NCHC Alumni Set to Compete for 2022 Stanley Cup

By NCHC 05/02/2022, 4:30pm EDT

Along with the 16 NCHC alumni, six other alumni of NCHC teams also in Stanley Cup Playoffs

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Outgoing Commissioner Josh Fenton Honored with 2022 NCHC Distinguished Service Award

By NCHC 04/25/2022, 1:30pm EDT

Nine-year Commissioner recognized at NCHC Annual Meetings in Naples, Fla. for service and leadership

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Denver's Benning Earns Final HCA Men's National Player of the Month this Season

By NCHC 04/14/2022, 2:00pm EDT

DU’s Carle named USCHO Coach of the Year; Benning is fifth NCHC player, third Pioneer to claim the honor this year

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2017 NCHC Tournament Schedule

Date Game Time (CT)/Result
March
10-12
Best-of-3		 No. 8 Colorado College at
No. 1 Denver		 3/10: 4-1, DU
3/11: 4-0, DU
DU wins 2-0
March
10-12
Best-of-3		 No. 7 Miami at
No. 2 Minnesota Duluth		 3/10: 5-4, UMD
3/11: 5-3, UMD
UMD wins 2-0
March
10-12
Best-of-3		 No. 6 Omaha at
No. 3 Western Michigan		 3/10: 2-1, UNO
3/11: 5-2, WMU
3/12: 2-1, WMU
WMU wins 2-1
March
10-12
Best-of-3		 No. 5 St. Cloud State at
No. 4 North Dakota		 3/10: 5-2, UND
3/11: 6-5, UND
UND wins 2-0
Mar. 17 Western Michigan vs. Minnesota Duluth UMD Wins, 5-2
Mar. 17 North Dakota vs. Denver UND Wins, 1-0
Mar. 18 Third-Place Game
Western Michigan vs. Denver		 DU Wins, 3-1
Mar. 18 Championship Game
North Dakota vs. Minnesota Duluth		 UMD Wins, 4-3
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Fan Events
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FAN FEST

Presented By Bud Light
Seven Corners Parking Lot across W. 7th Street from Xcel Energy Center (both days)
Friday, March 16: 2-7:30 p.m. CT
Saturday, March 17: 2-7:30 p.m. CT Fan Fest will feature some of Saint Paul’s best food vendors, drinks, music and interactive games to get fans excited prior to the games. Admission is free to Fan Fest both days.

NCHC FAN SKATE

Thursday, March 15: 7-8:30 p.m. CT Xcel Energy Center (Gate 1 doors open at 6:30 p.m.) Skate on the official ice of the Frozen Faceoff and Minnesota Wild! Admission is free but skate rental will NOT be available, so please BRING YOUR OWN SKATES. No shoes will be allowed on the ice. No sticks, pucks, etc. are allowed on the ice as well, while all skaters will be required to sign a waiver.

NCHC CRAFT BREWERY TOUR

Hosted by Experience the Twin Cities Tour Operates:
Thursday, March 15 - 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Friday, March 16 –  noon – 3 p.m.
Saturday, March 17 – noon – 3 p.m. Join Twin Cities Brewery Tours for an afternoon or evening of fun and experience the craft beer boom in Saint Paul! We have some amazing breweries lined up that are the latest and hoppin' places in town that you CAN’T easily walk to from Xcel Energy Center. We have partnered with the NCHC to give you the opportunity to taste flagship, seasonal and local favorites on these tours. Have a great time on our unique transportation and don't worry about the hassle of transportation in between breweries. ??Breweries featured include Bad Weather Brewing Company, Flat Earth Brewing Company, and Summit Brewing Company. What's Included:
Sample local craft beer – one full pint at each location included
Snacks on the bus
Bottled water on the bus
Cooler to store your growlers
Fun and knowledgeable tour guide that will show you a great time and help select your craft beer.
Convenient pick up and drop off location across from Xcel Energy Center (at NCHC Fan Fest on W. 7th Street).
Professional driver
Unique transportation featuring our incredibly fun, open-air bus or our brand new enclosed bus, based on number of participants and weather conditions.?? $65.00 per participant. Click here to register.

FROZEN FACEOFF TEAM PRACTICES

All practices Thursday, March 15 and Friday, March 16 are open to the public for fans to watch their favorite team prior to the Frozen Faceoff. Thursday, March 15, 2018
Practices will be held from 10 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Practice #1: 10:00 am – 11:00 a.m.
Practice #2: 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Practice #3: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Practice #4: 1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Gate 1 of Xcel Energy Center opens at 9:30 a.m. The venue will close at 3 p.m. Limited concessions available. Friday, March 16, 2018
Practices will be held from 9:15 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Semifinal Game #1 Practice: 9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Semifinal Game #1 Practice: 10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Semifinal Game #2 Practice: 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Semifinal Game #2 Practice: 12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Gate 1 of Xcel Energy Center opens at 9 a.m. The venue will close at 1:15 p.m. Limited concessions available.

All practices on Saturday, March 17, 2018 will be closed to the public.

NCHC AWARDS CELEBRATION

Thursday, March 15
Science Museum of Minnesota The annual NCHC Awards Celebration will take place on the eve of the Frozen Faceoff in Saint Paul. The banquet will begin at 5:15 p.m. CT and space is limited, but will be live streamed for free on NCHC.tv . For more information, please contact info@nchchockey.com .
Xcel Energy Center
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Address: 199 W. Kellogg Blvd., Saint Paul, MN 55102
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Considered one of the finest arenas in the world, Xcel Energy Center is a one-of-a-kind, multi-purpose sports and entertainment facility located in downtown Saint Paul, home to more than 150 sporting and entertainment events and roughly 1.7 million visitors each year. Xcel Energy Center opened on Sept. 29, 2000 and has been home to the NHL’s Wild ever since. In addition, the arena hosts the Minnesota State High School League Boys’ & Girls’ Hockey Tournaments annually and has previously been the home of both the Western Collegiate Hockey Association’s (WCHA) championship weekend and the Big Ten’s championship tournament. Other hockey-related events held at Xcel Energy Center include the 2002 and 2011 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four, the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, the 2004 NHL All-Star Game, the 2004 World Cup of Hockey and the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. Xcel Energy Center will also host the 2018 NCAA Frozen Four next April. For more on Xcel Energy Center, click here
Hotels

NCHC Frozen Faceoff fans may reserve discounted room rates in Saint Paul through a special hotel website HERE .

Food & Drinks

Eagle Street Grille
Blocks Away: 0
American Food
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Herbie's on the Park
Blocks Away: 0
American Tavern
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The Liffey
Blocks Away: 0
Irish Pub
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Zamboni’s Pizza Pub
Blocks Away: 0
Pizza & Sandwiches
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Seventh Street Truck Park
Blocks Away: 0
Pizza, Ribs, Tacos, Chicken, Ice Cream
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Cossetta’s
Blocks Away: 1
Italian Eatery
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Patrick McGovern’s Pub
Blocks Away: 1
Irish American Pub
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Tom Reid’s Hockey City Pub
Blocks Away: 2
American Pub
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Attractions

SCIENCE MUSEUM OF MINNESOTA

LANDMARK CENTER

MINNESOTA HISTORY MUSEUM

MINNESOTA STATE CAPITOL

WABASHA STREET CAVES

COMO PARK ZOO & CONSERVATORY

MALL OF AMERICA