The 2023 NCAA hockey national champion is going to be decided tonight, as Minnesota and Quinnipiac meet in the Frozen Four title game.
The Golden Gophers are looking to add a sixth NCAA title to its storied program history. Minnesota has not won the national championship since going back-to-back in 2002 and 2003.
Meanwhile, the Bobcats have never won a Frozen Four championship. In 2013, Quinnipiac lost to Yale in the title game and then suffered the same fate in 2016 against North Dakota.
Minnesota punched its ticket to the national championship with a 6-2 win over Boston University in its semifinal game on Thursday. Golden Gophers defenseman Luke Mittelstadt scored two goals in under two minutes in the third period to break a 2-2 tie, leading to the eventual win.
Quinnipiac defeated Michigan in its semifinal game by a score of 5-2. Bobcats forward Jacob Quillan recorded two goals to get the program to its third national title game in 10 years.
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It's only the second time ever that the two hockey programs are playing each other. The lone game was an 11-2 win for Minnesota, which came in 2000.
Minnesota vs. Quinnipiac start time
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
The puck drops at 8 p.m. ET, 7 p.m. CT, from Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla.
What channel is Minnesota vs. Quinnipiac on today?
- TV Channel (U.S.): ESPN2
Every Frozen Four game will be broadcast on ESPN2, including the championship game.
The game is not available to watch on TV in Canada.
How to live stream Minnesota vs. Quinnipiac
- Live stream (U.S.): ESPN+, Fubo
- Live stream (Canada): TSN+
For those looking to stream Frozen Four games, they will be available on ESPN+ and the ESPN app.
Fans can also stream the event on Fubo. Fubo carries ESPN, and ESPN2 and also offers a free trial, so hockey fans tuning in to the main broadcast can use the streaming service throughout the tournament.
Canadian viewers can stream the championship game on TSN+.
Where is the 2023 Frozen Four?
- Location: Tampa, Fla.
- Venue: Amalie Arena
This year's Frozen Four is heading down south, as the NCAA men's hockey tournament will play its final three games in Tampa, Fla.
Amalie Arena will host the 2023 Frozen Four, the home arena of the Lightning. It is the third time the venue is hosting the event, as the 2016 and 2012 Frozen Fours took place at the stadium.
Minnesota vs. Quinnipiac odds
- Minnesota: -1.5 (+150)
- Quinnipiac: +1.5 (-217)
- O/U: 6.0
Minnesota enters the national championship as the favorite over Quinnipiac, according to Sports Interaction.
