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The 2023 NCHC Tournament will once again consist of four quarterfinal series on the first weekend following regular-season play (March 10-12, 2023), followed by the Frozen Faceoff on March 17-18, 2023 at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minn.
Following the regular season, the four higher seeds will host the four lower seeds in the best-of-3 quarterfinal series. Seed #1 will host Seed #8, Seed #2 will host Seed #7, Seed #3 will host Seed #6, and Seed #4 will host Seed #5. The winners of the four quarterfinal series will advance to the NCHC Frozen Faceoff at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minn. for the two semifinal games on Friday, March 17.
Semifinal games will be reseeded based on the final regular-season standings. The winners of the two semifinal games will then meet in the Championship Game (7:38 p.m. CT) on Saturday, March 18 for an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. The third-place game was eliminated beginning in 2021.
All games will be played with complete sudden-death overtime periods (per NCAA Rules). If the teams are tied at the end of regulation, the ice shall be resurfaced and the teams will return to the locker room for the intermission. Upon returning to the ice, the teams shall change ends to begin a 20-minute sudden-death period. This shall continue until a goal is scored and a winner is determined. CBS Sports Network will broadcast both Frozen Faceoff semifinals and the championship game, while all four quarterfinal series will be available on NCHC.tv.
GAME SCHEDULE
Friday, March 17 (times CT)
- Colorado College vs. Denver - 4:07 p.m.
- North Dakota vs. St. Cloud State - 7:37 p.m.
Saturday, March 18 (times CT)
- Minnesota Wild vs. Boston Bruins - 1:00 p.m. (separate ticket required)
- Championship Game - 7:38 p.m.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE (open to public/enter through Gate 1)
Thursday, March 16 (times CT)
- CC Practice: 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
- Denver Practice: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- SCSU Practice: 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
- UND Practice: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Dates
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Accessibility Accommodations
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible elevator
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Wheelchair accessible restrooms
- Companion restrooms
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Wheelchair-friendly inside walkways
- Assistive listening headsets available
- Captioned videos/performance
- Sensory kits available
- Other Accessibility Features: Headsets and receivers for the ADA approved Telex ALD system are available free of charge at the Guest Services desk near section 104/105 and at the Suite Concierge desk near Gate 5. A driver’s license or state-issued ID is required to ensure the return To request an ASL interpreter, contact the Xcel Energy Center Box Office at 651-726-8240 a minimum of ten (10) business days prior to the date of the event you are attending. An ASL interpreter will not be provided unless specifically requested.
Event Attributes
- Accessible to people with disabilities