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10 players who went straight from college hockey to the NHL playoffs

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Each year, the NCAA DI men's ice hockey tournament continues almost right up to when the NHL playoffs begin. This fun scheduling situation means that some of the nation's top NCAA DI players from Frozen Four teams can go straight from college hockey to the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Looking back at college hockey's best freshmen from 2024-25

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Several freshman players across NCAA DI men's hockey made significant impacts this season, standing out with strong campaigns and showing promise for the future of college hockey. Now that the season is over, let's take a look back at some of this season's top freshmen.

The moment Western Michigan won its first men's hockey title, from the bleachers

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Check out the final moments from Western Michigan's 6-2 championship victory over Boston U. in the 2025 Frozen Four.

Western Michigan vs. Boston University: 2025 Men's Frozen Four championship highlights

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Watch the highlights from Western Michigan and Boston University men's hockey in the championship game of the 2025 Frozen Four. Western Michigan defeated Boston U, 6-2, for their first title in program history.

Final minutes, celebration from Western Michigan's 2025 men's hockey title

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Western Michigan defeated Boston U. to win the program's first men's hockey title. Watch the final minutes and postgame celebration from Western Michigan's 2025 NCAA men's hockey championship win.

Final minutes, celebration from Western Michigan's 2025 men's hockey title

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Western Michigan defeated Boston U. to win the program's first men's hockey title. Watch the final minutes and postgame celebration from Western Michigan's 2025 NCAA men's hockey championship win.

Western Michigan wins the 2025 NCAA DI Men's Ice Hockey Championship

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Western Michigan University won the 2025 NCAA DI men's ice hockey championship. The Broncos beat Boston University in the championship game of the Men's Frozen Four 6-2.

Breaking down the seasons of the Hobey Baker and Patty Kazmaier award winners

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Each year, the top players in NCAA men's and women's college hockey are recognized with the two most prestigious awards in college hockey, the Hobey Baker Memorial Award and the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award. Let's break down the seasons of this year's winners.

A history of college hockey's Hobey Baker Award

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Known as the most prestigious award in college hockey, the Hobey Baker Memorial award annually recognizes the top NCAA men’s ice hockey player in the country. Take a dive into the history and selection process of the award.

Boston U. vs. Penn State: 2025 Men's Frozen Four semifinal highlights

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Watch the highlights from Boston U. and Penn State men's hockey in the semifinal game of the 2025 Frozen Four.

Birds-eye view of Western Michigan OT victory over Denver in the 2025 Frozen Four

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Check out the game winning goal from Western Michigan's 3-2 overtime victory over Denver in the 2025 Frozen Four. Western Michigan moves on to face Penn State or Boston University in the national championship.

Western Michigan heads to first ever Frozen Four Championship in 2OT thriller

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Watch the fantastic finish in the second overtime of the Frozen Four matchup between Western Michigan and Denver.

Western Michigan vs. Denver: 2025 Men's Frozen Four semifinal highlights

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Watch the highlights from No. 4 Western Michigan and Denver men's hockey in the semifinal game of the 2025 Frozen Four.

Dramatic OT goal sends Penn State to Frozen Four

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Penn State forward Matt DiMarsico scored the overtime game winner against Uconn to send Penn State to its first ever Frozen Four. Watch the entire game winning goal sequence here.

Boston U scores OT goal to advance to 2025 Frozen Four over Cornell

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Boston U's Quinn Hutson scored in OT against Cornell in the 2025 NCAA men's hockey regional final to advance to the Frozen Four.

James Hagens scores go-ahead goal to help BC hockey survive Bentley

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No. 1 overall seed Boston College squeaked by Bentley 3-1 in the first round of NCAA men's hockey tournament regionals thanks to a go-ahead goal from Jake Hagens with 1:17 left, followed quickly by a Ryan Leonard empty netter to seal the win.

UMass hockey scores overtime winner vs. Minnesota in NCAA regionals

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After being down 3-1 in the third period, UMass forced overtime with Minnesota where sophomore Aydar Suniev pocketed the game winner in regionals. Watch the full goal scoring sequence here.

Western Michigan nets 2OT winner vs. Minnesota State in hockey regionals

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After being deadlocked at 1-1 for an entire overtime period in the regional semifinal, Western Michigan forward Grant Slukynsky scored the game winner in the second overtime. Watch the full sequence here.

Cornell scores last-second goal to eliminate Michigan State in regionals

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Cornell's Sullivan Mack scored with 10 seconds remaining in the NCAA men's hockey regionals to defeat top-seeded Michigan State.

2025 NCAA DI men's hockey championship selection show

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The 2025 DI men’s ice hockey championship bracket has been revealed, with Boston College earning the No. 1 overall seed for the second straight year. Watch the full selection show here.

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Hobart’s Kahlil Fontana reflects on game-winning goal and Bobby Orr shoutout

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In the NCAA Division III Men's Ice Hockey Championship game with 1:38 remaining in overtime, junior forward Kahlil Fontana deked around a Pioneer defender and dove across the front of the goal, slipping a shot inside the far post.

Hobart wins 2025 NCAA DIII men's hockey championship

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Hobart won 2025 NCAA DIII men's hockey championship, beating Utica in overtime 2-1 behind a goal from Kahlil Fontana. It's the program's third straight title.

Hobart wins the 2025 DIII men's ice hockey championship

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Hobart beat Utica 2-1 in OT to win the 2025 DIII men's ice hockey championship. This is Hobart's third straight national championship.

2025 DIII men's ice hockey championship: Utica vs. Hobart full replay

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Watch the full event replay from the title game match-up between Utica vs. Hobart at the 2025 DIII men's ice hockey championship.

2025 DIII men's ice hockey semifinal: Utica vs. Curry full replay

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Watch the full event replay from the semifinal match-up between Utica vs. Curry at the 2025 DIII men's ice hockey championship.

2025 DIII men's ice hockey semifinal: SUNY Geneseo vs. Hobart full replay

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Watch the full event replay from the semifinal match-up between SUNY Geneseo vs. Hobart at the 2025 DIII men's ice hockey championship.

2025 NCAA DIII Men’s Ice Hockey Committee selects championship field

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The NCAA Division III Men’s Ice Hockey Committee revealed the 14-team field for the 2025 championship, set to compete for the national title.

DIII men's ice hockey: 2025 selection show

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Watch the selection show for the 2025 DIII men's ice hockey championship.

Endicott’s Jack Smiley: The Comeback of a Lifetime

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Nearly three years to the day after a devastating stroke sidelined him at just 22, Jack Smiley made his triumphant return to the ice on Senior Day. As the men's ice hockey team faced off against Johnson & Wales, their captain stepped back into the rink—not just as a player but as a symbol of resilience, perseverance, and the unbreakable spirit of the game.

Tennessee State hires first men's hockey head coach at an HBCU

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Tennessee State University President Glenda Glover and Director of Athletics Dr. Mikki Allen are pleased to welcome Duanté Abercrombie as the inaugural head coach of the men's hockey team. The historic hire makes Abercrombie the first head coach of a hockey program at a historically Black college or university (HBCU).

Hobart wins 2024 NCAA DIII men's ice hockey championship

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Hobart won the NCAA Division III men's ice hockey championship over Trinity (CT) in Hartford, CT, at the Koeppel Community Center.

2024 DIII men's ice hockey championship: Hobart vs. Trinity (CT) full replay

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Watch the full event replay from the championship match-up between Hobart and Trinity (CT) at the 2024 DIII men's ice hockey championship.

Hobart wins the 2024 DIII men's ice hockey championship

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Look back on the day of championship play at the 2024 DIII men's ice hockey championship. Hobart defeated Trinity (CT) 2-0.

2024 DIII men's ice hockey semifinal: Utica vs. Hobart full replay

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Watch the full event replay from the semifinal match-up between Utica vs. Hobart at the 2024 DIII men's ice hockey championship.

2024 DIII men's ice hockey semifinal: Adrian vs. Trinity (CT) full replay

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Watch the full event replay from the semifinal match-up between Adrian vs. Trinity (CT) at the 2024 DIII men's ice hockey championship.

2024 DIII men's ice hockey championship: semifinal recap

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Look back on the day of semifinal play at the 2024 DIII men's ice hockey championship. Trinity (CT) and Hobart will square off in the championship game.

2024 NCAA Division III men's ice hockey committee selects championship field

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The NCAA Division III Men’s Ice Hockey Committee announced today the field of 13 teams for the 2024 NCAA Division III Men’s Ice Hockey Championship.

DIII men's ice hockey: 2024 selection show

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Watch the selection show for the 2024 DIII men's ice hockey championship.

Hobart wins the 2023 DIII men's ice hockey championship

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Look back on the day of championship play at the 2023 DIII men's ice hockey championship. Hobart defeated Adrian 3-2 in OT securing the team's first national championship title.

DIII men's ice hockey championship: Adrian vs. Hobart full replay

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Watch the full event replay from the championship match-up between Adrian and Hobart at the 2023 DIII men's ice hockey championship.

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Wisconsin-River Falls wins the 2025 NCAA DIII women's ice hockey championship

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The 2025 DIII women’s ice hockey championship selection show aired Sunday, March 9, at 8:30 p.m. ET on NCAA.com. The 12-team tournament begins on March 15.

Wisconsin-River Falls wins the 2025 DIII women's ice hockey championship

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Wisconsin-River Falls topped Amherst 3-1 to win the 2025 DIII women's ice hockey championship. Wisconsin-River Falls have won back-to-back championships.

2025 DIII women's ice hockey championship: Wisconsin-River Falls vs. Amherst

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Watch the full event replay from the title game match-up between Wisconsin-River Falls and Amherst at the 2025 DIII women's ice hockey championship.

2025 DIII women's ice hockey semifinal: Wisconsin-River Falls vs. Augsburg

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Watch the full event replay from the semifinal match-up between Wisconsin-River Falls and Augsburg at the 2025 DIII women's ice hockey championship.

2025 DIII women's ice hockey semifinal: Amherst vs. Middlebury

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Watch the full event replay from the semifinal match-up between Amherst and Middlebury at the 2025 DIII women's ice hockey championship.

2025 NCAA DIII women's hockey championship bracket announced

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The NCAA Division III Women’s Ice Hockey Committee has announced the twelve teams selected for the 2025 NCAA Division III Women’s Ice Hockey Championship.

DIII women's ice hockey: 2025 selection show

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Watch the selection show for the 2025 DIII women's ice hockey championship.

NCAA Division III women's ice hockey 2025 championship host announced

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The University of Wisconsin-River Falls was named the host of the NCAA 2025 Division III Women's Ice Hockey Championship.

UW-River Falls wins the 2024 DIII women’s ice hockey championship

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The River Falls Falcons hosted and won the 2024 DIII women’s ice hockey championship in Wisconsin.

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls wins the 2024 DIII women's ice hockey championship

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Watch the recap of all the DIII 2024 women's ice hockey championship action. This is Wisconsin-River Falls first championship in program history.

2024 DIII women's ice hockey championship: Elmira vs. Wisconsin-River Falls full replay

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Watch the full event replay from the championship match-up between Elmira vs. Wisconsin-River Falls at the 2024 DIII women's ice hockey championship.

2024 DIII women's ice hockey semifinal: Adrian vs. Wisconsin-River Falls full replay

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Watch the full event replay from the semifinal match-up between Adrian and Wisconsin-River Falls at the 2024 DIII women's ice hockey championship.

2024 DIII women's ice hockey semifinal: Elmira vs. Middlebury full replay

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Watch the full event replay from the semifinal match-up between Elmira and Middlebury at the 2024 DIII women's ice hockey championship.

2024 DIII women's ice hockey championship: semifinal recap

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Look back on the day of semifinal play at the 2024 DIII women's ice hockey championship. The University of Wisconsin-River Falls and Elmira will square off in the championship game.

2024 NCAA DIII women’s ice hockey selections announced

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The NCAA Division III Women’s Ice Hockey Committee has announced the eleven teams selected for the 2024 NCAA Division III Women’s Ice Hockey Championship.

DIII women's ice hockey: 2024 selection show

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Watch the selection show for the 2024 DIII women's ice hockey championship.

Gustavus Adolphus wins the 2023 DIII women's ice hockey championship

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Gustavus Adolphus won the 2023 DIII women's ice hockey championship with a 2-1 win in triple overtime over Amherst on the road.

Gustavus Adolphus wins the 2023 DIII women's ice hockey championship

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Watch the recap from all the action at the DIII 2023 women's ice hockey championship. For the first time in DIII women's ice hockey championship history, the national title game went to triple overtime. Gustavus Adolphus topped Amherst 2-1 to claim the program's first national title.

2023 DIII women's ice hockey championship: Amherst vs Gustavus Adolphus full replay

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Watch the full event replay from the championship match-up between Amherst and Gustavus Adolphus at the 2023 DIII women's ice hockey championship.

2023 DIII women's ice hockey championship: semifinal recap

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Look back on the day of semifinal play at the 2023 DIII women's ice hockey championship. Gustavus Adolphus and Amherst will square off in the championship game.

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Breaking down the seasons of the Hobey Baker and Patty Kazmaier award winners

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Each year, the top players in NCAA men's and women's college hockey are recognized with the two most prestigious awards in college hockey, the Hobey Baker Memorial Award and the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award. Let's break down the seasons of this year's winners.

Patty Kazmaier Award: History, winners, selection process

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The Patty Kazmaier Memorial award is regarded as one of the most prestigious accolades in women's college hockey. The award recognizes the top player in NCAA NC women’s ice hockey each year.

Wisconsin vs. Ohio State: 2025 Women's Frozen Four hockey title highlights

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Watch the highlights from No. 1 Wisconsin and No. 2 Ohio State women's hockey in the championship game of the 2025 Women's Frozen Four.

Full OT of Wisconsin-Ohio State 2025 Women's Frozen Four title game

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Watch the full overtime period, after an exciting finish to regulation, between Wisconsin and Ohio State women's hockey in the 2025 Frozen Four championship.

Wisconsin wins the 2025 NC women's hockey championship

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The 2025 NCAA Women's Ice Hockey Championship will feature 11 teams competing for the national title. The tournament kicks off with regional matchups on March 15, leading to the Frozen Four in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

WILD game-tying penalty shot in Women's Frozen Four championship

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Wisconsin women's hockey trailed by one goal in the final minute of regulation against Ohio State in the 2025 Women's Final Four championship game, but a penalty shot with 18.9 seconds left sent the thriller to overtime.

Wisconsin vs. Minnesota: 2025 NCAA women's hockey semifinal highlights

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Watch the highlights from No. 1 Wisconsin and No. 4 Minnesota's Frozen Four matchup in the NCAA women's hockey semifinals.

Ohio State vs. Cornell: 2025 Frozen Four women's hockey semifinal highlights

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Watch the highlights from No. 2 Ohio State and No. 3 Cornell’s Frozen Four matchup in the NCAA women's hockey semifinals.

2025 NCAA women's hockey championship bracket selection show

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Watch the 2025 NCAA women's ice hockey bracket selection show from March 9 on ESPNU. The championship begins March 13.

2025 NCAA women's hockey championship bracket announced

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The National Collegiate Women’s Ice Hockey Committee announced today the field of 11 teams that will compete in the 24th National Collegiate Women’s Ice Hockey Championships. 

Northeastern wins 2025 Women's Beanpot

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The 46th Women's Beanpot begins January 14 and runs through Jan. 21. The 2025 tournament marks the second year that the women's championship game will be played at TD Garden.

Ohio State takes down Wisconsin to win 2024 NCAA women’s hockey title

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Just one year after losing to the Badgers in the championship game, Ohio State took down Wisconsin 1-0 to capture the 2024 NC women's hockey title. Watch the full game highlights here.

Ohio State wins 2024 NCAA NC women's ice hockey championship

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Ohio State defeated Wisconsin to claim the 2024 NC women's ice hockey championship title.

2024 NC women's ice hockey selection show

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See who qualified for the 2024 NC women's ice hockey championship. The bracket was revealed on March 10, 2024, on ESPNews.

2024 National Collegiate women's ice hockey championship field announced

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The 2024 National Collegiate women's ice hockey championship field announced, with the regionals starting on Thursday, March 14.

Ohio State tops final Power 5 of women's hockey season

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For the final time this season, NCAA.com correspondent Jordan Menard will unveil her women's hockey Power 5 rankings as conference tournaments around the country will come to a close this weekend. 

Video: Ohio State tops final Power 5 of women's hockey season

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After sweeping Bemidji State in the WCHA playoffs, Ohio State tops NCAA.com correspondent Jordan Menard's final Power 5 rankings.

Minnesota enters women's hockey Power 5 ahead of conference tournament

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After a strong weekend showing, Minnesota surged into NCAA.com correspondent Jordan Menard's penultimate Power 5 rankings before the NCAA Tournament Selection Show.

Minnesota enters women's hockey Power 5 ahead of conference tournament play

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After a strong weekend showing, Minnesota surged into NCAA.com correspondent Jordan Menard's penultimate Power 5 rankings before the NCAA Tournament Selection Show.

WCHA champs remain atop Power 5 heading into the final weekend of the regular season

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Before meeting in Madison this week, Ohio State and Wisconsin lead the final Power 5 rankings of the regular season.