1978 Frozen Four

The 1978 Frozen Four was held March 23-25, 1978 in Providence, Rhode Island at the Providence Civic Center.

The participants were:


 * Boston College
 * Boston University
 * Bowling Green State University
 * University of Wisconsin

In a matchup between two Beanpot arch-rivals, the Boston University Terriers defeated Boston College 5-3 to win their third national title. In doing so, the Terriers became the first team to win the NCAA title after qualifying for the Frozen Four through an NCAA "play-in" game.

Defenseman Jack O'Callahan, who would later play for the 1980 US Olympic Team, was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player.

All-Tournament Team

 * G Paul Skidmore, Boston College
 * D Dick Lamby, Boston University
 * D Jack O'Callahan, Boston University
 * F Mark Fidler, Boston University
 * F Joe Mullen, Boston College
 * F Dave Silk, Boston University

Most Outstanding Player: D Jack O'Callahan, Boston University