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Michigan vs. Denver Score, Live Updates, Highlights From 2026 NCAA Frozen Four
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Michigan faces Denver in the 2026 NCAA Frozen Four, with Denver aiming for its 11th title after winning in 2024. This matchup is crucial for both teams as they vie for a chance at the NCAA championship.
Michigan vs. Denver
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Michigan and Denver will go head-to-head in a Frozen Four matchup on Thursday night to determine which team will take a massive step toward winning an NCAA championship.
Denver, which owns the record for most NCAA titles with 10, has reached the Frozen Four for the third year in a row. The Pioneers won the championship in 2024, but they fell in the semifinal round last year.
Michigan, sitting right behind Denver with nine trophies, will try to capture its first national championship since 1998. Can the Wolverines finally end their title drought?
Follow along right here for the latest updates and highlights from Michigan vs. Denver.
Michigan vs. Denver score
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Michigan vs. Denver live updates, highlights from 2026 Frozen Four game
Welcome to NESN's live coverage of Michigan vs. Denver. Updates will be provided here before the Frozen Four game begins.
How to watch Michigan vs. Denver: TV channels, live streams
Michigan vs. Denver will air nationally on ESPN2. The game will also be available to stream on fubo and the ESPN app.
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Michigan vs. Denver start time
- Date: Thursday, April 9
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
Michigan vs. Denver is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 9. The Frozen Four game will be held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
NCAA men's hockey tournament schedule, results 2026
Thursday, March 26 — Regional Semifinals
| Game |
|---|
| Michigan State 2, UConn 1 |
| Wisconsin 5, Dartmouth 1 |
| Quinnipiac 5, Providence 2 |
| North Dakota 3, Merrimack 0 |
Friday, March 27 — Regional Semifinals
| Game |
|---|
| Western Michigan 3, Minnesota State 1 |
| Michigan 5, Bentley 1 |
| Denver 5, Cornell 0 |
| Minnesota Duluth 3, Penn State 1 |
Saturday, March 28 — Regional Finals
| Game |
|---|
| Wisconsin 4, Michigan State 3 (OT) |
| North Dakota 5, Quinnipiac 0 |
Sunday, March 29 — Regional Finals
| Game |
|---|
| Denver 6, Western Michigan 2 |
| Michigan 4, Minnesota Duluth 3 |
**Thursday, April 9 —**Semifinals
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live Stream |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota vs. Wisconsin | 5 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app, fubo |
| Michigan vs. Denver | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app, fubo |
**Saturday, April 11 —**Finals
NCAA men's hockey tournament champions by year
Here are the last 10 tournament champions:
| Year | Champion | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Western Michigan | Boston University |
| 2024 | Denver | Boston College |
| 2023 | Quinnipiac | Minnesota |
| 2022 | Denver | Minnesota State |
| 2021 | Massachusetts | St. Cloud State |
| 2020 | No tournament (COVID-19 pandemic) | — |
| 2019 | Minnesota Duluth | Massachusetts |
| 2018 | Minnesota Duluth | Notre Dame |
| 2017 | Denver | Minnesota Duluth |
| 2016 | North Dakota | Quinnipiac |
| 2015 | Providence | Boston University |
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Q&A
What is the significance of the Michigan vs. Denver game in the 2026 NCAA Frozen Four?
The game determines which team advances closer to winning the NCAA championship, making it a critical matchup.
How many NCAA titles has Denver won in total?
Denver has won a record 10 NCAA titles, the most in NCAA history.
When did Denver last win the NCAA championship?
Denver last won the NCAA championship in 2024.
What was Denver's performance in the Frozen Four last year?
Denver reached the Frozen Four but lost in the semifinal round last year.
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