"Six automatic bids to the NCAA tournament will be awarded to the winners of the six conference tournaments, with championship games scheduled for March 20 and 21. Ten more teams will earn at-large spots determined by the NPI formula, which replaces the PairWise rankings this season. Every game can impact the NPI rankings, which factor in strength of schedule, home/road splits and overtime results."
"Once the NCAA field is set, the four regional brackets will be announced March 22. Regional games will be played March 26-29; the sites are Albany, New York; Loveland, Colorado; Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Worcester, Massachusetts. The Frozen Four will be held April 9 and 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Every game of the NCAA tournament, and the selection show, will be available on ESPN networks and the ESPN app."
"Here's a look at the NCAA contenders, listed with their NPI rankings, key results and remaining regular-season schedules. NPI rankings as of Feb. 20. Frozen Four or bust Michigan State and Michigan have been at or near the top of the rankings all season as the top teams in the best conference in the country. North Dakota and Western Michigan are not far behind as their counterparts in the always-rugged NCHC."
Six automatic bids to the NCAA tournament go to conference tournament winners on March 20-21. Ten at-large bids will be determined by the NPI, which replaces PairWise and factors strength of schedule, home/road splits and overtime results. Regional brackets will be announced March 22, and regional games are scheduled March 26-29 at Albany, Loveland, Sioux Falls and Worcester. The Frozen Four takes place April 9 and 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Every tournament game and the selection show will air on ESPN networks and the ESPN app. Michigan State and Michigan sit near the top, with North Dakota and Western Michigan close behind.
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