A Frozen Four in Texas? A look at destination games

A near-capacity crowd watched Michigan State and North Dakota in Austin. Could Texas eventually host a Frozen Four?

Ed Trefzger, Jim Connelly and Derek Schooley explore destination hockey: what Austin demonstrated, what a Texas Frozen Four would require, and how these events benefit players, fans and universities.

The discussion spans Belfast’s Friendship Four, Cornell’s Madison Square Garden traditions and outdoor spectacles at Wrigley Field and Beaver Stadium. Are these games attracting new fans, bringing alumni together or creating unforgettable experiences—and how should we measure their success?

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