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No. 2 North Dakota, No. 11/10 Quinnipiac Clash for NCAA Frozen Four Berth
The two teams meet in the regional final in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on Saturday night.
Mar. 28, 2026 at 8:07am
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No. 2 North Dakota (28-9-1) will take on No. 11/10 Quinnipiac (27-9-3) in the NCAA Tournament regional final on Saturday night in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The winner will advance to the Frozen Four. This will be the ninth all-time meeting between the two programs, with North Dakota holding a 5-2-1 advantage in the series. The last meetings came during the 2022-23 season, when the teams played to a 5-5 tie and Quinnipiac won 6-2 the following night in Grand Forks.
Why it matters
This game represents a chance for both teams to punch their ticket to the Frozen Four, college hockey's version of the Final Four. North Dakota is looking to return to the Frozen Four for the first time since 2021, while Quinnipiac is seeking its first Frozen Four appearance since 2016.
The details
Saturday's game will be the third meeting between North Dakota and Quinnipiac in the NCAA Tournament, with UND winning the previous two matchups. The Fighting Hawks are coming off their first NCAA Tournament win since 2021, while Quinnipiac is looking to build on its strong regular season and tournament run so far.
- The game is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 6:02 p.m.
- The last meetings between the two teams were during the 2022-23 season.
The players
North Dakota Fighting Hawks
The No. 2 ranked men's ice hockey team from the University of North Dakota, a perennial NCAA Tournament contender.
Quinnipiac Bobcats
The No. 11/10 ranked men's ice hockey team from Quinnipiac University, making its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2016.
What’s next
The winner of Saturday's game will advance to the NCAA Frozen Four, college hockey's version of the Final Four.
The takeaway
This matchup between two highly-ranked teams represents a great opportunity for both North Dakota and Quinnipiac to reach the pinnacle of college hockey. The winner will punch their ticket to the Frozen Four, a chance to compete for a national championship.
