2008 East Regional

The 2008 East Regional of the NCAA Tournament took place March 28 and 29, 2008, at the Times Union Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. The regional was hosted by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and ECAC Hockey.

The participants were:


 * 1) Michigan Wolverines (#1 overall seed)
 * 2) St. Cloud State Huskies
 * 3) Clarkson Golden Knights
 * 4) Niagara Purple Eagles

Michigan was the CCHA champion, and Niagara was the College Hockey America champion. St. Cloud State and Clarkson advanced to the NCAA Tournament by way of at-large bids.

First Round
The first round games were played on Friday, March 28. Of the four games played that day (including the two at the 2008 West Regional), three were upsets; only Michigan won as a higher seed.

Final
The semifinal winners played in the final on Saturday, March 29.


 * 1) 1 seed Michigan advances to the 2008 Frozen Four.

All-Regional Team
Kevin Porter was named the East Regional Most Outstanding Player.

2008 NCAA Tournament Links

 * 2008 Midwest Regional
 * 2008 Northeast Regional
 * 2008 West Regional
 * 2008 Frozen Four