The 2025 men’s Frozen Four has culminated in an exciting showdown between the Western Michigan Broncos, champions of the NCHC, and the Boston University Terriers from Hockey East.
In an intense semifinal matchup on Thursday, reigning national champions Denver fought hard to defend their title but ultimately fell short, losing to Western Michigan 3-2 in double overtime. This marks a significant milestone for the Broncos, as they reach the Frozen Four championship for the very first time after having previously defeated Denver in a thrilling double overtime during the NCHC championship game. Interestingly, the two teams faced each other twice in the regular season, splitting the outcomes.
Frozen Four Championship Details:
- Date: Saturday, April 12
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 6:30 p.m. CT
- Location: Enterprise Center, St. Louis, Missouri (home of the NHL’s St. Louis Blues)
- Live Stream: Watch Anywhere
For Boston University, the third attempt was the winning charm as they triumphed over Penn State with a score of 3-1 to secure their spot in the championship game, after disappointing finishes in the national semifinals over the last two years.
Where to watch Western Michigan vs Boston hockey today?
The championship clash will see the Broncos and Terriers compete for the coveted national title at the Enterprise Center on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN2 or stream it via ESPN+ or SteadyFlix anywhere
Team Highlights:
Western Michigan (33-7-1)
The Broncos carved their path to the championship by dominating the first two periods against Denver, jumping to a 2-0 lead and overwhelming the Pioneers with a 32-8 shot advantage. Although Denver rallied in the third period to equalize the score at 2-2, Western Michigan sealed their victory just 26 seconds into double overtime, with Owen Michaels netting his second goal of the game.
Boston University (24-13-2)
The Terriers showed their determination against Penn State, taking charge in the second period after a cautious first period. Jack Hughes ignited the scoring early in the second period, taking advantage of a mistake by the Nittany Lions’ goalkeeper, followed by a sensational goal from Cole Eiserman, assisted by Cole Hutson, extending BU’s lead to 2-0. Although Penn State made a push in the third by cutting the lead to 2-1, BU’s Mikhail Yegorov (with 32 saves) held strong, while Jack Harvey sealed the victory with an empty-net goal.
