1977 Frozen Four

The 1977 Frozen Four was held March 24-26, 1977. The tournament was held in Detroit, Michigan at Olympia Stadium.

The participants were:


 * Boston University
 * University of Michigan
 * University of New Hampshire
 * University of Wisconsin

1977 was the first year that the Frozen Four did not comprise the entire NCAA tournament. On March 20th, the Michigan Wolverines earned a spot in the Frozen Four by defeating Bowling Green in the NCAA's first official "play-in" game, 7-5.

Michigan would advance to the championship game of the tournament, losing to Wisconsin 6-5 in overtime. It was the Badgers' second national title.

The New Hampshire Wildcats made their first Frozen Four appearance this year. It was also the first Frozen Four in a decade that did not include at least one Ivy League team.

Bracket

 * Overtime

Consolation Game: Boston University 6, New Hampshire 5

All-Tournament Team

 * G Julian Baretta, Wisconsin
 * D Craig Norwich, Wisconsin
 * D John Taft, Wisconsin
 * F Dave Debol, Michigan
 * F Rick Meagher, Boston University
 * F Dave Silk, Boston University

Most Outstanding Player: G Julian Baretta, Wisconsin