NCHC Championship: Denver vs. Western Michigan Saturday

The NCHC Championship Game is set for Saturday night between the Denver Pioneers and the Western Michigan Broncos. This game is important for national tournament seeding and for bragging rights in the conference. Western Michigan is making its second appearance in the NCHC Championship Game. The Broncos reached the final after winning the regular-season title. They won against St. Cloud State in the quarterfinals and then defeated North Dakota in the semifinals. Historically, the Broncos have won two conference championships, both in the old CCHA. On the other hand, Denver is looking to win its fourth conference championship. Despite a tough regular season, the Pioneers managed to perform well in the tournament. They defeated their rivals, Colorado College, in the quarterfinals. In the semifinals, they overcame a two-goal deficit to beat Arizona State 4-2. The game will take place at 8:30 p.m. ET at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. Fans can watch the game on CBS Sports Network. It is also available for streaming through services like FuboTV, Sling, DirecTV Stream, and Paramount+ with a free trial option.