Michigan vs Notre Dame in Men's Ice Hockey 2022
The biggest rivalry game in Men's NCAA Ice Hockey may be the annual games between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Michigan Wolverines. Both ND and Michigan are ice hockey powerhouse programs, so their match-up on the ice features many of the best players in college hockey. Fans and players from both squads know the winner of this season series may earn a higher seed in the Big Ten Hockey Tournament and possibly the NCAA Hockey Tournament. The ultimate goal of both programs is to earn a spot in the Frozen Four, and the path to get there always goes through their long-time rival at some point in the season. Fans attending a Michigan vs Notre Dame ice hockey game should expect a loud, capacity crowd in attendance whether the game is in Ann Arbor or South Bend.