1956 Frozen Four

The 1956 Frozen Four was held March 15-17, 1956, in Colorado Springs, Colorado at Broadmoor Ice Palace.

The participants were:


 * Boston College
 * Michigan Technological University
 * St. Lawrence University
 * University of Michigan

Michigan, playing its ninth Frozen Four in as many opportunities, defeated Michigan Tech 7-5 in the first national championship game to be played between schools from the same state, winning its second straight national championship, its fifth in six years, and its sixth overall.

Bracket

 * Overtime

Consolation Game: St. Lawrence 6, Boston College 2

All-Tournament Team
First Team
 * G Lorne Howes, Michigan
 * D Bob Schiller, Michigan
 * D Bob Pitts, Michigan
 * F Pete Aubry, Michigan Tech
 * F Ed Switzer, Michigan
 * F Tom Rendall, Michigan

Second Team
 * G Sarge Whittier, St. Lawrence
 * D Bill Renner, St. Lawrence
 * D Willie Tattersall, Michigan Tech
 * F Cliff Wylie, Michigan Tech
 * F Ron Stenlund, Michigan Tech
 * F Joe McLean, St. Lawrence

Most Outstanding Player: G Lorne Howes, Michigan