The Michigan Wolverines are back in the NCAA Tournament and are pursuing their third straight Frozen Four appearance. The only thing standing between them and this reality — and hopefully more — is the hardest path of any of the 16 teams in the tournament.
First up, Michigan has to face former teammate Keaton Pehrson and North Dakota in the opening round before potentially facing the Western Michigan/Michigan State winner. If the Wolverines can win this region of death, they will likely face either defending national champion Quinnipiac or the top overall seed, Boston College, in the Frozen Four.