NCAA Men's Hockey Tournament: Teams Brace for Energy Challenges and Intense Battles.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by 247Sports
The Michigan hockey team will have to bring its own energy to the NCAA Tournament in Allentown, Pennsylvania, as the postseason is known for its unpredictability and empty seats. The Wolverines have played in front of an average of 7,500 fans this season, but their next game against Colgate is likely to have a much smaller crowd. The NCAA Tournament's format makes hosting a relatively niche sport at a neutral site difficult and a dubious investment. However, Michigan might draw a bigger crowd if they play Penn State in the second round, as the Nittany Lions are a host team that made the NCAA Tournament.