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Utica Today
By the People, for the People
Utica, Hamilton Host Division III Hockey Playoff Games
Teams look to advance to NCAA Frozen Four tournament next weekend
Mar. 21, 2026 at 10:12pm
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Utica University and Hamilton College's men's hockey teams are both one win away from earning a spot in the NCAA's Division III Frozen Four tournament, which will be held at the Adirondack Bank Center next weekend. Both teams will host quarterfinal games on Saturday as they look to advance to the national semifinals.
Why it matters
The Division III Frozen Four tournament is a prestigious event that showcases the top college hockey programs at the non-Division I level. Having two local teams reach this stage is a significant accomplishment and will generate excitement in the Utica and Hamilton communities.
The details
Utica University and Hamilton College both won their opening-round playoff games last weekend to advance to the quarterfinal round. Utica defeated Hobart College, while Hamilton took down Elmira College. The winners of Saturday's quarterfinal games will move on to the Frozen Four tournament, which will be held at the Adirondack Bank Center in Utica next weekend.
- The quarterfinal games will be played on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
- The NCAA Division III Frozen Four tournament will take place next weekend at the Adirondack Bank Center in Utica.
The players
Utica University
A college located in Utica, New York that fields a men's hockey team that has advanced to the quarterfinal round of the NCAA Division III tournament.
Hamilton College
A liberal arts college located in Clinton, New York that also has a men's hockey team that has advanced to the quarterfinal round of the NCAA Division III tournament.
What’s next
The winners of Saturday's quarterfinal games will advance to the NCAA Division III Frozen Four tournament, which will be held at the Adirondack Bank Center in Utica next weekend.
The takeaway
The presence of both Utica University and Hamilton College in the quarterfinal round of the NCAA Division III hockey tournament showcases the strength of college hockey programs in the local region and will provide an exciting opportunity for fans to see top-level non-Division I talent compete for a national championship.
