2018 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey tournament
The 2018 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey tournament was the national championship tournament for men's college ice hockey in the United States. The tournament involved 16 teams in single-elimination play to determine the national champion at the Division I level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the highest level of competition in college hockey. The tournament's Frozen Four – the semifinals and final – were hosted by the University of Minnesota at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota from April 5–7, 2018.[1]
Minnesota-Duluth defeated Notre Dame 2–1 to win the program's 2nd NCAA title.
Tournament procedure
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The tournament is composed of four groups of four teams in regional brackets. The four regionals are officially named after their geographic areas. The following are the sites for the 2018 regionals: [2]
- March 23–24
- East Regional, Webster Bank Arena – Bridgeport, Connecticut (Host: Fairfield and Yale)
- West Regional, Premier Center – Sioux Falls, South Dakota (Host: North Dakota)
- March 24–25
- Northeast Regional, DCU Center – Worcester, Massachusetts (Host: Holy Cross)
- Midwest Regional, PPL Center – Allentown, Pennsylvania (Host: Penn State)
The winner of each regional will advance to the Frozen Four:
- April 5–7
- Xcel Energy Center – St. Paul, Minnesota (Host: University of Minnesota)
Qualifying teams
The at-large bids and seeding for each team in the tournament were announced on March 18.[3] The Big Ten had four teams receive a berth in the tournament, the NCHC, Hockey East, and ECAC Hockey each had three teams receive a berth, the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) had two teams receive a berth, and one team from Atlantic Hockey received a berth.
East Regional – Bridgeport | West Regional – Sioux Falls | ||||||||||||
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Seed | School | Conference | Record | Berth type | Appearance | Last bid | Seed | School | Conference | Record | Berth type | Appearance | Last bid |
1 | Notre Dame (2) | Big Ten | 25–9–2 | Tournament champion | 10th | 2017 | 1 | St. Cloud State (1) | NCHC | 25–8–6 | At-large bid | 13th | 2016 |
2 | Providence | Hockey East | 23–11–4 | At-large bid | 14th | 2017 | 2 | Minnesota State | WCHA | 29–9–1 | At-large bid | 5th | 2015 |
3 | Clarkson | ECAC | 23–10–6 | At-large bid | 21st | 2008 | 3 | Minnesota–Duluth | NCHC | 21–16–3 | At-large bid | 12th | 2017 |
4 | Michigan Tech | WCHA | 22–16–5 | Tournament champion | 13th | 2017 | 4 | Air Force | Atlantic Hockey | 22–14–5 | Tournament champion | 7th | 2017 |
Northeast Regional – Worcester | Midwest Regional – Allentown | ||||||||||||
Seed | School | Conference | Record | Berth type | Appearance | Last bid | Seed | School | Conference | Record | Berth type | Appearance | Last bid |
1 | Cornell (3) | ECAC | 25–5–2 | At-large bid | 21st | 2017 | 1 | Ohio State (4) | Big Ten | 24–9–5 | At-large bid | 8th | 2017 |
2 | Michigan | Big Ten | 20–14–3 | At-large bid | 37th | 2016 | 2 | Denver | NCHC | 20–9–8 | Tournament champion | 28th | 2017 |
3 | Northeastern | Hockey East | 23–9–5 | At-large bid | 6th | 2016 | 3 | Penn State | Big Ten | 18–14–5 | At-large bid | 2nd | 2017 |
4 | Boston University | Hockey East | 21–13–4 | Tournament champion | 36th | 2017 | 4 | Princeton | ECAC | 19–12–4 | Tournament champion | 4th | 2009 |
Number in parentheses denotes overall seed in the tournament.
Tournament bracket
Regional semifinals March 23–24 | Regional Finals March 24–25 | Semifinals April 5 | Championship April 7 | ||||||||||||||||
1 | St. Cloud State (1) | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
4 | Air Force | 4 | |||||||||||||||||
4 | Air Force | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
Sioux Falls – Fri/Sat | |||||||||||||||||||
3 | Minnesota–Duluth | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
2 | Minnesota State | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
3 | Minnesota–Duluth | 3* | |||||||||||||||||
W3 | Minnesota-Duluth | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
MW1 | Ohio State (4) | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
1 | Ohio State (4) | 4 | |||||||||||||||||
4 | Princeton | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
1 | Ohio State (4) | 5 | |||||||||||||||||
Allentown – Sat/Sun | |||||||||||||||||||
2 | Denver | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
2 | Denver | 5 | |||||||||||||||||
3 | Penn State | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
W3 | Minnesota-Duluth | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
E1 | Notre Dame (2) | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
1 | Cornell (3) | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
4 | Boston University | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
4 | Boston University | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
Worcester – Sat/Sun | |||||||||||||||||||
2 | Michigan | 6 | |||||||||||||||||
2 | Michigan | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
3 | Northeastern | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
NE2 | Michigan | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
E1 | Notre Dame (2) | 4 | |||||||||||||||||
1 | Notre Dame (2) | 4* | |||||||||||||||||
4 | Michigan Tech | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
1 | Notre Dame (2) | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
Bridgeport – Fri/Sat | |||||||||||||||||||
2 | Providence | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
2 | Providence | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
3 | Clarkson | 0 |
Note: * denotes overtime period
Results
West Region – Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Regional semifinal
March 23, 2018 3:00 pm | (1) St. Cloud State | 1 – 4 (0–0, 0–2, 1–2) | (4) Air Force | Premier Center, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Attendance: 7,992 |
Game reference | |||||||||||||||||
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Dávid Hrenák | Goalies | Billy Christopoulos | Referees: Tony Czech Brady Johnson Linesmen: Paul Tunison Eric Froberg | ||||||||||||||
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4 min | Penalties | 8 min | |||||||||||||||
40 | Shots | 26 |
March 23, 2018 6:30 pm | (2) Minnesota State | 2 – 3 (OT) (2–0, 0–1, 0–1, 0–1) | (3) Minnesota–Duluth | Premier Center, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Attendance: 7,992 |
Game reference | |||||||||||||||||
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Connor LaCouvee | Goalies | Hunter Shepard | Referees: Geoff Miller Terrence Murphy Linesmen: Kevin Briganti Nick Briganti | ||||||||||||||
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6 min | Penalties | 8 min | |||||||||||||||
21 | Shots | 22 |
Regional Final
March 24, 2018 8:00 pm | (3) Minnesota–Duluth | 2 – 1 (2–0, 0–1, 0–1) | (4) Air Force | Premier Center, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Attendance: 8,015 |
Game reference | |||||||||||
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Hunter Shepard | Goalies | Billy Christopoulos | Referees: Brian Aaron Barry Pochmara Linesmen: Bruce Vida Joe Hutek | ||||||||
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4 min | Penalties | 6 min | |||||||||
26 | Shots | 12 |
East Region – Bridgeport, Connecticut
Regional semifinal
March 23, 2018 3:00 pm | (1) Notre Dame | 4 – 3 (OT) (0–0, 2–1, 1–2, 1–0) | (4) Michigan Tech | Webster Bank Arena, Bridgeport, Connecticut Attendance: 5,014 |
Game reference | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Cale Morris | Goalies | Patrick Munson | Referees: Bryan Hicks Cameron Lynch Linesmen: Jason Shattie Dmitry Antipin | ||||||||||||||||||||
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2 min | Penalties | 4 min | |||||||||||||||||||||
32 | Shots | 39 |
March 23, 2018 7:15 pm | (2) Providence | 1 – 0 (1–0, 0–0, 0–0) | (3) Clarkson | Webster Bank Arena, Bridgeport, Connecticut Attendance: 5,014 |
Game reference | |||||
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Hayden Hawkey | Goalies | Jake Kielly | Referees: Gino Binda Nick Kresbach Linesmen: Joe Filo Sterling Egan | ||
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4 min | Penalties | 8 min | |||
27 | Shots | 18 |
Regional Final
March 24, 2018 6:00 pm | (1) Notre Dame | 2 – 1 (0–1, 1–0, 1–0) | (2) Providence | Webster Bank Arena, Bridgeport, Connecticut Attendance: 5,505 |
Game reference | |||||||||||
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Cale Morris | Goalies | Hayden Hawkey | Referees: Gino Binda Nick Kresbach Linesmen: Joe Filo Sterling Egan | ||||||||
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4 min | Penalties | 8 min | |||||||||
25 | Shots | 20 |
Northeast Region – Worcester, Massachusetts
Regional semifinal
March 24, 2018 1:00 pm | (1) Cornell | 1 – 3 (0–0, 1–1, 0–2) | (4) Boston University | DCU Center, Worcester, Massachusetts Attendance: 8,441 |
Game reference | ||||||||||||||
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Matthew Galajda | Goalies | Jake Oettinger | Referees: Colin Kronforst CJ Beaurline Linesmen: Sam Shikowsky Nick Bradshaw | |||||||||||
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2 min | Penalties | 2 min | ||||||||||||
31 | Shots | 24 |
March 24, 2018 4:30 pm | (2) Michigan | 3 – 2 (0–0, 1–1, 2–1) | (3) Northeastern | DCU Center, Worcester, Massachusetts Attendance: 8,441 |
Game reference | |||||||||||||||||
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Hayden Lavigne | Goalies | Cayden Primeau | Referees: Ryan Hersey Tim Walsh Linesmen: Justin Hills John Grandt | ||||||||||||||
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4 min | Penalties | 2 min | |||||||||||||||
32 | Shots | 21 |
Regional Final
March 25, 2018 4:00 pm | (2) Michigan | 6 – 3 (2–1, 1–1, 3–1) | (4) Boston University | DCU Center, Worcester, Massachusetts Attendance: 5,499 |
Game reference | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Hayden Lavigne | Goalies | Jake Oettinger | Referees: Ryan Hersey Tim Walsh Linesmen: Justin Hills John Grandt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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4 min | Penalties | 4 min | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
22 | Shots | 27 |
Midwest Region – Allentown, Pennsylvania
Regional semifinal
March 24, 2018 3:30 pm | (1) Ohio State | 4 – 2 (2–0, 0–0, 2–2) | (4) Princeton | PPL Center, Allentown, Pennsylvania Attendance: 7,491 |
Game reference | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Sean Romeo | Goalies | Ryan Ferland (out 58:13) Ben Halford (in 58:13) | Referees: Chris Ciamaga Mike Schubert Linesmen: Joe Sherman Brendan Lewis | |||||||||||||||||
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16 min | Penalties | 27 min | ||||||||||||||||||
28 | Shots | 25 |
March 24, 2018 7:00 pm | (2) Denver | 5 – 1 (2–0, 2–0, 1–1) | (3) Penn State | PPL Center, Allentown, Pennsylvania Attendance: 7,491 |
Game reference | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Tanner Jaillet | Goalies | Peyton Jones | Referees: Peter Feola Robert St. Lawrence Linesmen: Jim Briggs Ryan Knapp | |||||||||||||||||
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8 min | Penalties | 6 min | ||||||||||||||||||
42 | Shots | 27 |
Regional Final
March 25, 2018 6:30 pm | (1) Ohio State | 5 – 1 (0–0, 2–0, 3–1) | (2) Denver | PPL Center, Allentown, Pennsylvania Attendance: 5,124 |
Game reference | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Sean Romeo | Goalies | Tanner Jaillet | Referees: Kevin Shea Jamie Koharski Linesmen: Tom George Steven Murray | |||||||||||||||||
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4 min | Penalties | 0 min | ||||||||||||||||||
24 | Shots | 31 |
Frozen Four – Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, Minnesota
National semifinal
April 5, 2018 8:45 pm ESPN2 | (E1) Notre Dame | 4 – 3 (0–1, 2–1, 2–1) | (NE2) Michigan | Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, Minnesota Attendance: 18,026 |
Game reference | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Cale Morris | Goalies | Hayden Lavigne | Referees: Geno Binda Nick Krebsbach Linesmen: Sterling Egan John Philo | ||||||||||||||||||||
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8 min | Penalties | 6 min | |||||||||||||||||||||
29 | Shots | 28 |
April 5, 2018 5:00 pm ESPN2 | (MW1) Ohio State | 1 – 2 (0–2, 0–0, 1–0) | (W3) Minnesota–Duluth | Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, Minnesota Attendance: 18,026 |
Game reference | |||||||||||
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Sean Romeo | Goalies | Hunter Shepard | Referees: Jamie Koharski Kevin Shea Linesmen: Tommy George Steven Murray | ||||||||
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6 min | Penalties | 10 min | |||||||||
20 | Shots | 28 |
2018 National Championship
(E1) Notre Dame vs. (W3) Minnesota–Duluth
April 7[4] | Notre Dame | 1 – 2 | Minnesota–Duluth | Xcel Energy Center | Recap |
Scoring summary | |||||
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Period | Team | Goal | Assist(s) | Time | Score |
1st | UMD | Karson Kuhlman (13) | Miller | 9:06 | 1–0 UMD |
UMD | Jared Thomas (11) – GW | Kuhlman | 18:39 | 2–0 UMD | |
2nd | ND | Andrew Oglevie (15) – PP | Morrison and Evans | 27:40 | 2–1 UMD |
3rd | None | ||||
Penalty summary | |||||
Period | Team | Player | Penalty | Time | PIM |
1st | ND | Mike O'Leary | Hooking | 19:42 | 2:00 |
2nd | ND | Jordan Gross | Tripping | 22:19 | 2:00 |
UMD | Louie Roehl | Interference | 24:35 | 2:00 | |
UMD | Scott Perunovich | Interference | 27:08 | 2:00 | |
ND | Colin Theisen | Kneeing | 30:02 | 2:00 |
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- G: Hunter Shepard (Minnesota–Duluth)
- D: Scott Perunovich (Minnesota–Duluth)
- D: Jordan Gross (Notre Dame)
- F: Karson Kuhlman* (Minnesota–Duluth)
- F: Jared Thomas (Minnesota–Duluth)
- F: Andrew Oglevie (Notre Dame)
[5]
Record by conference
Conference | # of Bids | Record | Win % | Regional Finals | Frozen Four | Championship Game | Champions |
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Big Ten | 4 | 7-4 | .636 | 3 | 3 | 1 | - |
NCHC | 3 | 5-2 | .714 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Hockey East | 3 | 2-3 | .400 | 2 | - | - | - |
ECAC Hockey | 3 | 0-3 | .000 | - | - | - | - |
WCHA | 2 | 0-2 | .000 | - | - | - | - |
Atlantic Hockey | 1 | 1-1 | .500 | 1 | - | - | - |
Media
Television
ESPN has US television rights to all games during the tournament for the fourteenth consecutive year.[6] ESPN will air every game, beginning with the regionals, on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, ESPNU, or ESPN3 and streamed them online via WatchESPN.
In Canada, the tournament will be broadcast by TSN and streamed on TSN Go.
In the UK, the tournament will be broadcast by BT Sport ESPN.
Broadcast assignments
Regionals
- East Regional: John Buccigross, Barry Melrose and Quint Kessenich – Bridgeport, Connecticut
- West Regional: Clay Matvick and Sean Ritchlin – Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Northeast Regional: Joe Beninati and Billy Jaffe – Worcester, Massachusetts
- Midwest Regional: Kevin Brown and Colby Cohen – Allentown, Pennsylvania
Frozen Four
- John Buccigross, Barry Melrose and Quint Kessenich – St. Paul, Minnesota
Radio
Westwood One has exclusive radio rights to the Frozen Four and will air both the semifinals and the championship.[7]
- Brian Tripp, Pat Micheletti, & Shireen Saski
References
- ^ "2014-18 NCAA Championship Sites". NCAA.com.
- ^ "Future NCAA DI Championship sites through 2026". NCAA.com. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
- ^ "2018 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Championship Selections". NCAA.com. 18 March 2018. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
- ^ "Last in, last standing: Minnesota Duluth defeats Notre Dame for second title". USCHO.com. 7 April 2018. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
- ^ "Last in, last standing: Minnesota Duluth defeats Notre Dame for second title". USCHO.com. 7 April 2018. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
- ^ Margolis, Rachel (15 December 2011). "ESPN and NCAA® Extend Rights Agreement through 2023-24". ESPN. Retrieved 15 December 2011.
- ^ "NCAA, Westwood One extend deal". NCAA. 13 January 2011. Archived from the original on 16 May 2013. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
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