2023 NCHC Frozen Faceoff

March 17-18, 2023

Back for another year of exciting hockey, the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) is returning to Saint Paul for the Frozen Faceoff at Xcel Energy Center.

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Frozen Faceoff Tickets

Tickets for the 2023 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 17-18, 2023 at Xcel Energy Center.

Get tickets

All-session ticket packages to the 2023 NCHC Frozen Faceoff include two tickets:

  • one ticket to see both semifinals on Friday, March 17
  • one ticket to see the championship game on Saturday, March 18

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.

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Fan Events

Frozen Faceoff Fan Fest

Official NCHC Frozen Faceoff Pre-Game Party

Friday March 17, 2pm to 6pm

Saturday March 18, 3pm to 7pm

Across the street from the Xcel Energy Center on the patio at The Apostle Supper Club, 253 Kellogg Blvd

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

Friday

  • Come early for St. Patrick's Day festivities 11am-2pm
  • Live Music from The Wild Colonial Bhoys & Red Bull DJ J. Balse
  • Surly Truck complete with GREEN BEER
  • Rince Na Chroi Irish Dancers
  • The MN Wild's Knockout Net
  • Amazing Drink Specials
  • Pink Whitney Shot Sticks
  • Photo Booth
  • Wild Give-aways
  • Lawn Games & More!

Saturday

  • Come early for the MN Wild Pre-Game & Watch Party - 10am-3pm
  • Special Pre-Game Nordy Appearance
  • Live Music from Red Bull DJ J. Balse
  • The MN Wild's Knockout Net
  • Amazing Drink Specials
  • Pink Whitney Shot Sticks
  • Photo Booth
  • Wild Give-aways
  • Lawn Games & More!


Match-Ups and Game Times

Friday, March 17

4:00pm | Semifinal 1: Colorado College vs. University of Denver

7:37pm | Semifinal 2: University of North Dakota vs. St. Cloud State University

Saturday, March 18

7:30pm NCHC Frozen Faceoff Championship

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All times are CT.

It's More Than Hockey...

Saint Paul has served as the NCHC's home since 2018, bringing together a premier hockey town and a premier college hockey conference.

In an effort to show gratitude for the NCHC tournament's host community, the NCHC has partnered with Saint Paul Public schools and Project REACH to promote school stability and academic success of homeless children and youth.

Throughout the NCHC Frozen Faceoff, Project REACH will be accepting donations of winter gear (socks, base layers, gloves) at the NCHC Fan Fest. Online donations are also being accepted.

Together let's make a difference!

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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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