Three Takeaways From Conference Championship Weekend
Merrimack's goalie dominance, Dartmouth's long-awaited return, and Michigan's explosive offense highlight crucial NCAA tournament previews.
thehockeynews.comHere’s the latest available on the NCAA men’s college hockey championship.
- The 2025 NCAA men’s hockey championship was won by Western Michigan, capturing their first-ever title at the Frozen Four in St. Louis. This ended with a 6-2 victory over Boston University. WMU’s Owen Michaels led the charge with two goals, and the win capped a 34-7-1 season.[1]
- The Frozen Four in 2025 featured WMU’s first title run as a surprise champion, defeating a veteran BU program that reached its third consecutive Frozen Four that year.[1]
- For ongoing 2026 coverage, outlets highlight conference championship weekends and early NCAA tournament projections, with focus on teams such as Michigan, Dartmouth, Merrimack, and Wisconsin as part of the postseason picture. You’ll often see analyses of goalies, offense efficiency, and bracket implications around late March and April.[3]
If you’d like, I can pull the exact latest updates from NCAA and major outlets (e.g., NCAA.com, USCHO, ESPN) and summarize who’s favored for the 2026-27 championship, plus key storylines and upcoming schedule.