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.

Tournament bracket

	Semifinals				Final
	Denver	10
	Boston College	4
					Denver	2
					Wisconsin	4
					Third place
	Cornell	5		Boston College	3
	Wisconsin	6 OT			Cornell	1

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.

Team Photos

Cornell Big Red

University of Wisconsin

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