Anthony Romani and Matthew Lansing are on their way to the NCAA tournament.
The 2026 NCAA DI Men's Ice Hockey Championship bracket has been revealed. 16 teams will enter with hopes of qualifying for the 2026 Frozen Four. Among the players competing are two Vancouver Canucks prospects who will be looking to lead their teams to victory.
Starting with Anthony Romani, Michigan State will battle UConn in the first round. This season, the 2024 sixth-rounder scored 14 goals while recording 27 points in 35 games. Romani and Michigan State's first-round game is scheduled for March 26 at 10:30 am PT.
As for Matthew Lansing, Quinnipiac University will take on Providence in the first round. The 2025 seventh-rounder scored eight times in 38 games this season while recording 18 points. Lansing and Quinnipiac kick off their tournament on March 26 at 2:00 pm PT.
The tournament will also feature some high-end prospects that the Canucks could draft in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Gavin McKenna and Penn State will take on Minnesota-Duluth, while Keaton Verhoeff and North Dakota will battle Merrimack. The 2026 Frozen Four will take place in Vegas, with the championship game scheduled for April 11.
Anthony Romani (Photo Credit: Kaja Antic/The Hockey News)Make sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site and add us to your favourites on Google News for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Also, don't forget to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through our forum. This article originally appeared on The Hockey News.
Latest From THN’s Vancouver Canucks Site:
For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum.
The Hockey News