Ncaa Men's Hockey Big Ten Tournament
The NCAA Men's Hockey Big Ten Tournament is an annual event that brings together some of the best college teams in the country. The tournament features six teams from the Big Ten Conference, who compete in a single-elimination format to determine the conference champion. The winner of the tournament is also awarded an automatic bid to the NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Championship.
2021 Tournament Schedule
The 2021 NCAA Men's Hockey Big Ten Tournament is scheduled to take place from March 14 to March 20. The tournament will be held at Compton Family Ice Arena in Notre Dame, Indiana, and will feature all six Big Ten teams. The schedule for the tournament is as follows:
- First Round: March 14, 2021
- Quarterfinals: March 18, 2021
- Semifinals: March 19, 2021
- Championship Game: March 20, 2021
The Teams
The six teams that will be competing in the 2021 NCAA Men's Hockey Big Ten Tournament are:
- University of Michigan
- The Ohio State University
- University of Minnesota
- University of Notre Dame
- Penn State University
- University of Wisconsin
Each team will be seeded based on their performance during the regular season. The top two seeds will receive a bye in the first round and advance directly to the quarterfinals.
The Venue
The 2021 NCAA Men's Hockey Big Ten Tournament will be held at Compton Family Ice Arena. The arena is located on the campus of the University of Notre Dame and is home to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's and women's ice hockey teams. The arena opened in 2011 and has a seating capacity of 5,022.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the tournament will be held without fans in attendance. However, the games will be broadcast on television and online, allowing fans to follow the action from home.
Predictions and Expectations
As always, the NCAA Men's Hockey Big Ten Tournament is expected to be fiercely competitive, with each team vying for the conference championship and an automatic bid to the NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Championship.
The University of Minnesota is currently ranked as the top team in the Big Ten Conference and is expected to perform well in the tournament. However, other teams such as the University of Michigan and The Ohio State University are also strong contenders and could pull off upsets.
Regardless of which team comes out on top, the tournament promises to be an exciting showcase of some of the best college ice hockey players in the country.
Conclusion
The NCAA Men's Hockey Big Ten Tournament is a highly anticipated event that showcases some of the best college ice hockey teams in the country. With six teams competing in a single-elimination format, the tournament is sure to be fiercely competitive and full of surprises. Although the tournament will be held without fans in attendance due to COVID-19 restrictions, fans can still follow the action on television and online. So, mark your calendars and get ready to cheer on your favorite team in the 2021 NCAA Men's Hockey Big Ten Tournament!
