Finally, after a grueling regular season, postseason hockey is here and it all comes down to this. The Michigan Wolverines (18-13-2) are set to face Notre Dame (15-17-2) in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament at Yost. The Wolverines are the two-time defending Big Ten Tournament Champions and are 3-1 against the Irish this season, undefeated at home in those matchups.
In what will be the fifth, sixth, and potentially seventh meeting between the two teams this season, readers understand who the Irish are on the ice. Backed by Ryan Bischel in net — one of the favorites for the Mike Richter Award — Notre Dame is a physical, disciplined team that prioritizes defensive hockey.