2004 Northeast Regional

The 2004 Northeast Regional of the NCAA Tournament took place March 27 and 28, 2004, at Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire. The regional was hosted by the University of New Hampshire.

The participants were:


 * 1. Boston College Eagles
 * 2. Michigan Wolverines
 * 3. New Hampshire Wildcats
 * 4. Niagara Purple Eagles

Boston College, Michigan, and New Hampshire all advanced to the NCAA Tournament by way of at-large bids. Niagara was the College Hockey America champion.

First Round
The first round games were played on March 27th.

Final
Boston College and Michigan faced off in the Northeast Regional Final on March 28. Ben Eaves scored 10:08 into the first overtime period to send the Eagles to their first Frozen Four since 2001, when they won the National Championship.

All-Regional Team

 * F Patrick Eaves, Boston College
 * F Brandon Kaleniecki, Michigan
 * F Ryan Shannon, Boston College
 * D Andrew Alberts, Boston College
 * D Andy Burnes, Michigan
 * G Al Montoya, Michigan

Most Outstanding Player: F Patrick Eaves, Boston College

2004 NCAA Tournament Links

 * 2004 East Regional
 * 2004 Midwest Regional
 * 2004 West Regional
 * 2004 Frozen Four