2004 Midwest Regional

The 2004 Midwest Regional of the NCAA Tournament took place on March 27 and 28, 2004, at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The regional was hosted by Western Michigan University.

The participants were:


 * 1. Minnesota Golden Gophers
 * 2. Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs
 * 3. Michigan State Spartans
 * 4. Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Minnesota was the WCHA champion. Minnesota-Duluth, Michigan State, and Notre Dame all recieved at-large bids to the NCAA Tournament.

First Round
The first round games were played on March 27th.

Final
The semifinal winners, Minnesota and Minnesota-Duluth, met on March 28. The Bulldogs defeated their in-state rivals for the fifth time on the season, taking a 3-1 victory in front of 3,206. Netminder Isaac Reichsmuth made 22 saves to pace Minnesota-Duluth to victory. The Bulldogs advanced to the 2004 Frozen Four in Boston, Massachusetts.

All-Regional Team

 * G Isaac Reichmuth, Minnesota-Duluth
 * D Keith Ballard, Minnesota
 * D Chris Harrington, Minnesota
 * F Junior Lessard, Minnesota-Duluth
 * F Evan Schwabe, Minnesota-Duluth
 * F Aaron Gill, Notre Dame

Most Outstanding Player: G Isaac Reichmuth, Minnesota-Duluth

2004 NCAA Tournament Links

 * 2004 East Regional
 * 2004 Northeast Regional
 * 2004 West Regional
 * 2004 Frozen Four