CHICAGO – The final four on the hardwood ended Monday night in Phoenix with North Carolina celebrating center court. The final four on the frozen sheet front at the United Center in Chicago.
Last year in Tampa, North Dakota cruised past Quinnipiac, 5-1, in the final game of 2016.
Three No. 1 seeds moved on from three of the regionals played two weekends back; one No. 4. One a historic presence in NCAA postseason play with seven national championships and 15 trips to the Frozen Four – the Denver Pioneers. Two teams seeking a second title – the Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs and the Harvard Crimson.