1973 Frozen Four

The 1973 Frozen Four was held March 15-17, 1973. The tournament took place in Boston, Massachusetts at Boston Garden for the second straight year.

The participants were:


 * Boston College
 * Cornell University
 * University of Denver
 * University of Wisconsin

In its third attempt, the Wisconsin Badgers won their first national championship, defeating Denver 4-2.

Denver's participation in the tournament, however, was later vacated by the NCAA Committee on Infractions. Therefore, the Pioneers did not officially participate in the 1973 Frozen Four, despite a second place finish.

All-Tournament Team

 * G Jim Makey, Wisconsin
 * D Bruce Affleck, Denver
 * D John Taft, Wisconsin
 * F Stan Hinkley, Wisconsin
 * F Peter McNab, Denver
 * F Dean Talafous, Wisconsin

Most Outstanding Player: F Dean Talafous, Wisconsin

Affleck and McNab were officially removed from the All-Tournament Team following Denver's rules violation.