North Dakota Secures Home Ice for Frozen Faceoff Quarterfinals

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The postseason will once again begin in Grand Forks as North Dakota has secured home ice for the Frozen Faceoff Quarterfinals on March 6-8, 2026. The best-of-3 series will take place on Friday at 7:07 p.m., Saturday at 6:07 p.m., and Sunday at 6:07 p.m. (if necessary).

Why it matters

Hosting the Frozen Faceoff Quarterfinals is a major accomplishment for the North Dakota hockey program, as it allows them to play in front of their home crowd during the critical postseason tournament.

The details

The Frozen Faceoff Quarterfinals will feature a best-of-3 series at Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The opponent for North Dakota will be determined at a later date.

• The Frozen Faceoff Quarterfinals will take place from March 6-8, 2026.
• Game 1 is scheduled for Friday, March 6 at 7:07 p.m.
• Game 2 is scheduled for Saturday, March 7 at 6:07 p.m.
• Game 3 (if necessary) is scheduled for Sunday, March 8 at 6:07 p.m.