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2025 NCAA Frozen Four Kicks Off with Semifinals in St. Louis

Defending champions Denver face Western Michigan, while Penn State debuts against Boston University in the national semifinals.

Zeev Buium #28 of the Denver Pioneers skates against the Boston University Terriers in the first period during the NCAA Mens Hockey Frozen Four semifinal at the Xcel Energy Center on April 11, 2024 in St. Paul, Minnesota. The Pioneers won 2-1 in overtime.
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Overview

  • The 2025 NCAA Frozen Four begins April 10 at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, featuring two semifinal matchups and the championship game on April 12.
  • Denver, the defending champions with 10 national titles, aims to secure an 11th championship but faces a familiar Western Michigan team, which defeated them in the NCHC final last month.
  • Western Michigan and Penn State are making their first-ever Frozen Four appearances, showcasing the growing competitiveness of college hockey programs.
  • Boston University, with 25 Frozen Four appearances and five national titles, brings experience and a strong roster led by the Hutson brothers and Cole Eiserman.
  • Betting markets favor Denver as the likely champion, but underdogs Penn State and Western Michigan bring momentum and compelling narratives into the semifinals.