College hockey’s national championship tournament season kicked off with the start of the 2026-27 NCAA Division I men’s hockey campaign, as teams across the country begin their push for postseason glory. The regular-season grind has begun, with programs aiming to secure top seeding and momentum heading into conference play and the eventual Frozen Four. With a full slate of games ahead, fans can expect high-stakes matchups and rising talent as squads vie for dominance in their respective leagues. Victory in the standings will determine which programs advance to the NCAA Tournament, where the best teams will battle for a spot in the championship round.

The 2026-27 NCAA Division 1 men’s hockey opened on Friday (Oct. 2). For the next several months, teams will compete with their sights set on reaching the Frozen Four in…