Overview
- Semifinals are Friday at Pegula Ice Arena: Ohio State vs. Northeastern at 4:00 p.m. ET and Wisconsin vs. Penn State at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with the title game Sunday at 4:00 p.m. on ESPNU.
- Top-seeded Ohio State reaches a record sixth straight Frozen Four, powered by Joy Dunne and standout freshman Hilda Svensson, with Hailey MacLeod anchoring in net.
- Defending champion Wisconsin enters as the No. 2 seed seeking a record ninth NCAA title, led by scoring stars Lacey Eden and Caroline Harvey plus goalie Ava McNaughton.
- Host Penn State makes its first Frozen Four after a 33-5 season and a 3-0 regional win over UConn, featuring Patty Kazmaier finalist Tessa Janecke and AHA goaltender of the year Katie DeSa.
- No. 5 Northeastern advances after upsetting No. 4 Minnesota 4-2 behind 45 saves from Lisa Jönsson, setting up a rematch with Ohio State in the opening semifinal.