2022 NCHC Frozen Faceoff

Frozen Faceoff Returns to Xcel Energy Center.

After not holding its championship tournament at its true home the last two seasons due to the pandemic, the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) is returning to Saint Paul for the Frozen Faceoff at Xcel Energy Center March 18-19 2022.

Match-Ups & Game Times
Fan Fest
Tickets
Eat & Drink
Hotels

Make plans to attend pre-game festivities at the Frozen Faceoff Fan Fest. Before Saturday's championship game, cheer on the Minnesota Wild against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Match-Ups and Game Times

Friday, March 18

4:07pm | Semifinal 1: University of Minnesota Duluth (4) vs. Denver University (1)

7:37pm | Semifinal 2: Western Michigan (3) vs. University of North Dakota (2)

Saturday, March 19

7:38pm NCHC Frozen Faceoff Championship

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All times are CT.

For those attending the games at Xcel Energy Center, NO BAGS are permitted inside the arena to help reduce staff touchpoints and expedite entry times for guests. This includes clutches, clear bags, purses, backpacks, fanny packs, etc. Medical and diaper bags are permitted at Gate 1 and are subject to x-ray screening. Small wallet in pocket or on lanyard permitted.

NCHC Fan Fest

Official NCHC Frozen Faceoff Pre-Game Party

Friday, March 18 & Saturday March 19, 20223:00 - 7:00pm CST

Herbie's on the Park Courtyard, 317 Washington Street

In addition to the excitement on the ice, you won't want to miss the pre-game fun at the Frozen Faceoff Fan Fest with music, food and more! Test your skills at games like box hockey, bags and Sauce Toss; enjoy food and drinks from Herbie's; and get ready for the games with fellow fans. Saturday afternoon, catch the Minnesota Wild -vs- Chicago Blackhawks game outdoors on a jumbo screen.

Fan Fest is open to the public and free to attend.

Take your turn at Sauce Toss and enter to win a set to be given away each day.

The Ultimate Backyard Hockey Game - Sauce Toss Think bean bag toss or corn hole meets hockey! Use it solo to work on your hockey skills or perfect a new trick shot — the possibilities are endless. Created in the midwest by two former college hockey players, Sauce Toss is the only product on the market with a patented 2-net system allowing for more interactive play.

Challenge opponents to tailgate games like box hockey and bean bag toss from the Minnesota Wild.

There’s nothing like game day at Xcel Energy Center when the NHL Minnesota Wild take the ice and more than 18,000 fans regularly descend upon downtown Saint Paul for the team’s 44 home games. The Wild take on the Chicago Blackhawks Saturday afternoon before the NCHC Championship game.

Enjoy cold beverages and tasty eats from Herbie's on the Park.

Inspired by the legacy of Herb Brooks & the Minnesota Club, Herbie’s on the Park is the quintessential social house. Fan Fest menu includes: Herbie Burger Sliders, Fried Chicken Sliders, Beer Brat, Beer and signature drink: the Fizzy Pink Whitney.

Get a selfie with the Herb Brooks statue.

Outside of the entrance of RiverCentre and Herbie's on the Park, you'll find a statue of Saint Paul icon and 1980 Olympic Gold Medal-winning hockey coach Herb Brooks. Get a peek at his 1980 Olympic ring inside Herbie's.

Win prizes like autographed Minnesota Wild gear and Herbie's gift cards

Scan the QR code from the signs on-site and be entered to win fan prizes like autographed Minnesota Wild gear and gift cards from Herbie's on the Park. Winners selected during both Friday and Saturday Fan Fest events.

Take on your friends and family at bubble hockey tables

Bubble hockey tables from Can Can Wonderland will be available for you to take on your friends and family in your own version of the Frozen Faceoff.

Fan Events

Thursday, March 17

Open Practices 10:15am to 3pm | NCHC welcomes fans to watch their team make final preparations for the tournament by attending select open practice times.

NCHC Fan Skate is your chance to skate on the official ice of the Frozen Faceoff and the Minnesota Wild! Free and open to the public.

St. Patrick's Day Celebrations | Few cities in America celebrate St. Patrick's Day like Saint Paul, Minnesota! Take in the parade at Noon on March 17th, followed by a concert at CHS Field and Irish celebrations at bars and restaurants throughout the city.

Saturday, March 19

Minnesota Wild vs Chicago Blackhawks 1:00pm | In addition to the NCHC hockey, the Wild will host the Chicago Blackhawks before Saturday's Championship game, giving fans the opportunity to take in NHL action for the first time on Frozen Faceoff weekend. A separate ticket is required for the Wild game. Herbie's on the Park will host an outdoor watch party on the Fan Fest jumbotron.

Ticket Info

Tickets for the 2022 Frozen Faceoff are on sale now!

The NCHC Frozen Faceoff is the culmination of the NCHC Tournament, with the two semifinals taking place on Friday followed by the third-place game and championship on Saturday. This season's Frozen Faceoff will take place on March 18-19, 2022 at Xcel Energy Center.

Get tickets

All-session ticket packages to the 2022 NCHC Frozen Faceoff include two tickets:

  • one ticket to see both semifinals on Friday, March 18
  • one ticket to see the championship game on Saturday, March 19

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW | SEATING CHART

Purchase tickets at the Xcel Energy Box Office or online at Ticketmaster

For groups of 12 or more, call 651.312.3486. For suite rental information, please email frozenfaceoff@xcelenergycenter.com or call 651.312.3485.

Eat & Drink

Whether you are looking for a pre-game bite or post-game celebration, you'll find it in Saint Paul.

Your team is competing in a city with one of the best food scenes in the nation — in fact, we won USAToday's 10Best Local Food Scene. Whether you're looking for something simple or celebratory, this dining guide will help you out.

Check out our full list of places to eat below or on our easy to use Restaurant Guide. Still not sure where to go, but you know what you want? Don’t sweat it. We have blogs for the best pizza, the best burgers (we have a lot of Juicy Lucy options) and the hottest new restaurants in town. Let us know what you pick!

The Official Post-Game Party location for all NCHC Frozen Faceoff Fans is Tom Reid’s Hockey City Pub, a family restaurant and sports pub located two blocks from Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul. Owned by a former NHL defenseman, fans can enjoy food and drink specials at this signature hockey themed establishment during the tournament.

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