The Boston College men's ice hockey teams title defense begins tonight in Providence against the East Regional #3 seed Union Dutchmen. Game is at 9 PM (approx.) on ESPNU.

With Michigan's 22 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance streak snapped, which college hockey program takes top billing atop the NCAA's consecutive tournament appearance list?

The final weekend of competition before the Hobey Baker vote is upon us.

In our third and final part of The Banter this week, we look at the Northeast and East regionals and throw some predictions at the wall.

In part 2 this week, we look at the Midwest and West regionals and give our predictions for each.

In part 1 of 3 in this week's Hockey Banter, we take a look at the conference tournament results and look back at the reaction from the selection show.

Atmosphere > bracket integrity

The Eagles win the lottery.

Join us for a live chat to discuss the upcoming NCAA tournament selection show. We'll also be updating the post with the NCAA tournament bracket as they it is announced.

Decisions, decisions ...