The NCAA men's hockey tournament features a strong field with half the teams from Hockey East and the Big Ten. Traditional powerhouses like Boston College and Michigan State lead the bracket as top seeds, while newcomers UConn and Bentley make their debut. Past champions such as Denver, Quinnipiac, and UMass also aim to claim victory. Analysts highlight the depth of the tournament, emphasizing that, although BC and Michigan State are favorites, the potential for upsets exists with formidable challengers like Denver ready to capitalize on opportunities. Regional play begins soon, drawing significant viewer interest.
As good as BC and Michigan State have been this year, it is hard for me to see a scenario where we get all chalk.
There are too many good teams further down the PairWise rankings, such as defending champion Denver, that can cause havoc in the regionals.
Three No. 3 seeds -- Denver, Quinnipiac and UMass -- have recent national championship banners that show they know what it takes to win it all.
Boston College and Michigan State, the top two seeds, have been at the head of the class all season, but the field is deep with legitimate contenders.
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