Michigan Secures Top Seed, Set for David vs. Goliath Clash with Bentley in Albany
Michigan's explosive offense meets underdog Bentley's relentless spirit. Can the Wolverines conquer their historic title quest against a resilient opponent?
The bracket is out, and the path to glory is clear. Following a dominant run through the Big Ten Tournament, the University of Michigan ice hockey team has officially been named the No. 1 overall seed for the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
Their quest for an elusive 10th national title begins this Friday in the Albany Regional, where they will face off against a gritty underdog: the Bentley Falcons. The Wolverines (29-7-1) enter the postseason playing their best hockey of the year. After a season spent largely atop the national polls, Michigan punctuated its resume with a 7-3 thrashing of Ohio State in the Big Ten championship game at a rocking Yost Ice Arena.
Now, they head to MVP Arena in Albany, New York, with a target on their backs and history within their reach. The 2026 Men's Ice Hockey stage is set 🏒🏆 ➡️ https://t. co/XsmZYS8AjF 🎟️ https://t.
co/2tzhEFNKHg #NCAAHockey pic. twitter. com/0SmctqAhQX — NCAA Ice Hockey (@NCAAIceHockey) March 22, 2026 The Matchup at a Glance No.