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2026 Men's Hockey Tournaments Kick Off: Bracket Revealed Soon!

3/4/2026

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Six conferences have begun the 2026 men's hockey tournaments, with Minnesota State, Augustana, and Providence contending.
Champions earn automatic NCAA berths.
Remaining spots are filled by NPI rankings.
The bracket will be revealed on March 22, 2026.
Regional play begins March 26, 2026, with the Frozen Four set for April 9 and 11, 2026.

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Story summary

Six conferences have begun the 2026 men's hockey tournaments, with Minnesota State, Augustana, and Providence contending.
Champions earn automatic NCAA berths.
Remaining spots are filled by NPI rankings.
The bracket will be revealed on March 22, 2026.
Regional play begins March 26, 2026, with the Frozen Four set for April 9 and 11, 2026.