2025 NCAA Men’s Hockey Tournament Set to Begin With Boston College as Top Seed

The 16-team field includes powerhouses like Michigan State and Denver, alongside first-time participants UConn and Bentley, with regional play starting Thursday.

• Boston College enters as the No. 1 overall seed, aiming for redemption after last year’s runner-up finish, with Michigan State, Maine, and Western Michigan rounding out the top four seeds.
• Star players to watch include Boston College’s Ryan Leonard, Michigan State’s Isaac Howard, and Denver’s Jack Devine, alongside elite goaltenders like Alex Tracy and Trey Augustine.
• UConn and Bentley make their tournament debuts, highlighting the growing parity in college hockey as they join established programs in the competition.
• Reigning champion Denver, led by coach David Carle and key returners, seeks to defend its title and secure its third championship in four years.
• The Frozen Four will take place in St. Louis on April 10 and 12, with all games broadcast on ESPN networks, culminating in the crowning of the national champion.

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