Semifinal Matchups, Times Set for 2024 NCHC Frozen Faceoff |
Omaha to face North Dakota in first semifinal at 4 p.m. on Friday at Xcel Energy Center, followed by St. Cloud State against Denver at 7:30 p.m. Following a pair of NCHC Quarterfinal Game 3s Sunday night, all four berths in the 2024 NCHC Frozen Faceoff, set for March 22-23, have been locked up. No. 5 ranked North Dakota and No. 3 Denver swept their way to Saint Paul, while No. 18 St. Cloud State and No. 12 Omaha needed all three games to book their trip to Xcel Energy Center. With matchups set, the National Collegiate Hockey Conference announced the start times for each Frozen Faceoff semifinal at Xcel Energy Center on Friday, March 22. Fifth-seeded Omaha will face top-seeded North Dakota in the first contest at 4 p.m., while No. 3 seed St. Cloud State will tangle with second-seeded Denver in the night cap at 7:30 p.m. The winners then advance to the championship game on Saturday, March 23 with puck drop set for 7:38 p.m. at Xcel Energy Center. All three Frozen Faceoff games will be televised nationally on CBS Sports Network. Fan Fest once again returns to the Frozen Faceoff on Friday and Saturday, before the hockey games each day. Featuring music, tasty food and drinks, interactive games like bubble hockey, air hockey and more, Fan Fest will take place on Friday from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. and Saturday from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at a new location, Smorgie’s Bar & Restaurant (127 7th St. W), across from Xcel Energy Center. Fan Fest is free and open to the public. |
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