Four teams remain vying for the Big Ten hockey tournament title as the event shifts to a single-elimination format with a pair of semifinal bouts on Saturday, March 16.
No. 4 Michigan State will host Ohio State in the first game. Both teams are eyeing their first Big Ten Tournament championship. The Spartans glided through the regular season, earning the No. 1 seed in the event; the Buckeyes, meanwhile, pulled off the stunning upset of the two seed, Wisconsin, in the quarterfinals.
No. 6 Minnesota will host No. 11 Michigan in the second semifinal. The two programs have combined to win the last three Big Ten Tournament championships, with the Wolverines defeating the Golden Gophers in each of the last two finals.
Who will take home this year’s title? The answer will begin to reveal itself during the semifinals.
The Sporting News has you covered with all the information you need to know about an exciting weekend in Big Ten hockey.
When are the Big Ten hockey tournament semifinals?
- Dates: Saturday, March 16
- Time: 6:30 p.m. ET and 9 p.m. ET
The first semifinal matchup, between Michigan State and Ohio State, is slated to begin at 6:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 16. It will take place at Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing, Michigan.
The second semifinal matchup, between Minnesota and Michigan, will begin at approximately 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 16. It will occur at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis.
How to watch the Big Ten hockey tournament semifinals: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: Big Ten Network
- Live stream: Fubo
Both semifinal matchups will air live on the Big Ten Network. They can also be streamed on Fubo, which offers a free trial, so you can try before you buy.
Big Ten hockey tournament schedule 2024
The entire schedule, updated with results, for the 2024 Big Ten hockey tournament is included below.
March 8-10 (Quarterfinals)
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Game 1: No. 4 Michigan 5, No. 5 Notre Dame 4 |
Game 2: No. 4 Michigan 4, No. 5 Notre Dame 3 |
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Game 1: No. 3 Minnesota 5, No. 6 Penn State 1 |
Game 2: No. 3 Minnesota 3, No. 6 Penn State 2 |
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Game 1: No. 7 Ohio State 3, No. 2 Wisconsin 1 |
Game 2: No. 2 Wisconsin 4,No. 7 Ohio State 2 |
Game 3: No. 7 Ohio State 3, No. 2 Wisconsin 1 |
March 16 (Semifinals)
Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live Stream |
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No. 7 Ohio State at No. 1 Michigan State | 6:30 p.m. ET | BTN, Fubo |
No. 4 Michigan at No. 3 Minnesota | 9:00 p.m. ET | BTN, Fubo |
March 23 (Final)
Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live Stream |
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Semifinal 1 Winner vs. Semifinal 2 Winner | 8:00 p.m. ET | BTN, Fubo |
Big Ten hockey tournament tickets 2024
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