Concertgoers celebrate with ‘O Canada’ post 4 Nations win against USA
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The day has arrived to crown a 2025 NCAA Frozen Four champion.
The question is who will emerge as the top team in college hockey: Boston University, which is making its 12th national championship game appearance, or Western Michigan, making its first. The Terriers are coming off a 3-1 win over Penn State in the national semifinal on Thursday, while the Broncos earned a 3-2 double-overtime victory over defending champion Denver to clinch a spot in its first national championship game.
If Western Michigan can pull off the win, it would join Denver (1958), Cornell (1967) and Lake Superior State (1988) as college programs to win a national championship in its Frozen Four debut.
Here’s how to watch the Western Michigan vs. Boston University in Saturday’s national championship game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:
What channel is NCAA hockey championship today?
Western Michigan and Boston will play in the NCAA hockey championship game on Saturday, with the game airing on ESPN2. John Buccigross (play-by-play) and Colby Cohen (analyst) will call the game while Quint Kessenich will serve as the rink side reporter.
Streaming options for the games include the ESPN app, ESPN+, which is ESPN’s subscription streaming service, and Fubo, which offers a free trial for potential subscribers.
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NCAA hockey championship game time
- Date: Saturday, April 12
- Start time: 7:30 p.m. ET
The puck is scheduled to drop between Western Michigan and Boston University to determine this year’s national championship at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 12.
Western Michigan vs Boston University predictions, picks, odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday, April 11
- Spread: Western Michigan (-1.5)
- Over/under: 5.5 goals
- Moneyline: Boston University (-115) | Western Michigan (-115)
Prediction: Western Michigan 3, Boston University 2
The Broncos pull off a close victory behind a two-goal performance from star Liam Valente and win the first national championship in program history in their first Frozen Four appearance.
Western Michigan men’s hockey schedule 2024-25
Here’s a look at Western Michigan’s men’s NCAA Tournament schedule. To see the Broncos’ full 2024-25 schedule, click here.
- Thursday, March 27: Western Michigan 2, Minnesota State 1 (2OT)
- Saturday, March 29: Western Michigan 2, UMass 1
- Thursday, April 10: Western Michigan 3, Denver 2 (2OT)
- Saturday, April 12: vs. Boston University
Boston University men’s hockey schedule 2024-25
Here’s a look at Boston University’s NCAA Tournament schedule. To see the Terriers’ full 2024-25 schedule, click here.
- Thursday, March 27: Boston University 8, Ohio State 3
- Saturday, March 29: Boston University 3, Cornell 2 (OT)
- Thursday, April 10: Boston University 3, Penn State 1
- Saturday, April 12: vs. Western Michigan
