NCAA Frozen Four: Four underdogs that could win it all

In the NCAA Frozen Four, everyone is going to be heavy on their favorites. Minnesota and Michigan have flexed their muscles all season in the Big 10 conference with a ton of NHL-level talent on each team. But as we’ve seen before, having NHL talent does not make a champion.

Sometimes the biggest thing in a championship is being able to play in all the right factors, catching lightning in a bottle and fighting your way to a title.

Here are four NCAA Men’s Hockey tournament teams that although underdogs, could win the NCAA Frozen Four.

#1 Penn State

Penn State Hockey has a solid chance of winning the NCAA Frozen Four in 2023. They have consistently been strong contenders in the Big Ten conference and have made appearances in the tournament in recent years. They have a talented coaching staff and a roster that has demonstrated the ability to compete with some of the best teams in the nation.

Additionally, Penn State's home ice advantage at the Allentown regional could prove to be a significant factor in their success. With a combination of skill, experience, and home ice advantage, Penn State Hockey could come out on top in the Frozen Four in 2023.

#2 Minnesota State

The Minnesota State Mavericks have a strong chance of winning the Frozen Four this season. They have been one of the most consistently successful teams in recent years, with multiple appearances in the tournament and regular season championships in the WCHA. Last season, they made it into the Frozen Four before being taken out in the semifinals. This season, they’re smelling blood..

Minnesota State has a strong culture of success and a winning mentality that could give them an edge in high-pressure situations. With a combination of skill, experience, and a winning culture, Minnesota State could come out on top in the Frozen Four in 2023.

#3 Harvard

Harvard were shocked in the ECAC title game against Colgate a week ago. They’ll be hungry to set the record straight in the NCAA regionals. Their team could be a dark horse to win the NCAA Frozen Four in 2023. While they have not been a dominant force in recent years, they have a talented coaching staff and a roster that has shown potential.

They play in the highly competitive ECAC, which provides them with the opportunity to play against some of the top teams in the country.

Additionally, Harvard has a history of success in men's hockey, including several national championships. With a combination of skill, coaching, and the element of surprise, Harvard could surprise many teams and make a deep run in the tournament in 2023.

#4 Western Michigan

Western Michigan could be a dark horse to win the NCAA Frozen Four in 2023. Western Michigan has been quietly building a contender in college hockey and it could all flourish in 2023. They have a talented coaching staff and a roster that has shown flashes of greatness in recent years.

Western Michigan also has a history of making deep runs in the tournament, including a Frozen Four appearance in 2012. With a combination of skill, experience, and a never-say-die attitude, Western Michigan could surprise many teams and make a run for the national championship in 2023.