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

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 Boston Bruins.

Match-Ups and Game Times

Friday, March 17

4:00pm | Semifinal 1: teams to be determined

7:37pm | Semifinal 2: teams to be determined

Saturday, March 18

7:30pm 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 17 & Saturday March 18, 2023

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Check back for more details on all the Fan Fest fun!

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! Mark your calendars and be sure to check back for more details. You won't want to miss this.

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



Fan Events

Thursday, March 16

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.

Saturday, March 18

Minnesota Wild vs Boston Bruins 1:00pm | In addition to the NCHC hockey, the Wild will host the Boston Bruins 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.

Ticket Info

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.

Hotels

Find your room for the NCHC Frozen Faceoff.

Find special NCHC Fan rates at these Saint Paul Hotels.

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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