HOCKEY
It all comes down to this at the 2025 Frozen Four.
Western Michigan, making its first national championship game appearance in school history, takes on Boston University, which is in the title game after falling in the semifinals each of the last two seasons. One team will finally get its breakthrough on Saturday.
Western Michigan defeated Denver, the reigning champions, 3-2 in double overtime of the semifinal. Boston on the other hand beat Penn State 3-1 behind two goals in the second period.
REQUIRED READING: Frozen Four highlights: Western Michigan downs Denver in double overtime
BU is looking for its sixth-ever national championship and first in 16 years, whereas Western Michigan hopes to bring home its first ever trophy.
Follow along below as USA TODAY Sports brings live analysis, updates and highlights from the Frozen Four national championship game:
NCAA hockey championship score
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Western Michigan with the early goal
That didn’t take long. The Broncos are on the board only 1:38 into the game, as forward Wyatt Schingoethe drops one in for the 1-0 lead.
National championship underway
Western Michigan and Boston U are underway. One final game to decide the national championship.
NCAA trophy on the ice
Here’s a look at what’s at stake on Saturday evening, as Boston U and Western Michigan battle for the national championship.
Who won the Hobey Baker Award?
Michigan State forward Isaac Howard was named the Hobey Baker Award winner on Friday night. The award is given to college hockey’s top player each season.
Howard led the country averaging 1.41 points per game this season. He ranked fifth in points with 26 goals and 26 assists in 37 games, helping lead the Spartans to a Big Ten championship this season.
NCAA hockey championship betting odds
- Spread: Western Michigan (-1.5)
- Over/under: 5.5
- Moneyline: Western Michigan -125 | Boston University +100
NCAA hockey championship time today
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Date: Saturday, April 12
- Location: Enterprise Center (St. Louis)
Where to watch NCAA hockey championship
- TV channel: ESPN2
- Streaming: ESPN app, Fubo
The NCAA hockey national championship game between Western Michigan and Boston University will air live on ESPN2, with streaming options available on the ESPN app or Fubo, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.
