The Clarkson Golden Knights will make their 12th NCAA Tournament appearance when they host an NCAA Quarterfinal Regional at Cheel Arena on Saturday March 16th at 2:00 pm.

Clarkson was awarded the #4 seed in the national field and will host the #5 seed Golden Gophers of Minnesota.  

These two teams have met three times in the NCAA Tournament.  The Gophers won in the 2010 Regional 3-2 in ot.  In 2014, Clarkson stunned the University of Minnesota in Hamden, CT wining their first National Championship and becoming the first and only eastern school to win the National Championship. Then in 2017, in St. Charles, MO, the Golden Knights defeated the Gophers again in Frozen Four competition, this time in the Semi-Finals en route to their 2nd National Championship.

Tickets are on sale now via the Cheel Box Office.  Fans can call 315-268-7750 to purchase between 2-4 pm this week or can purchase on line via NCAA Hockey Regional Tickets.  Fans are encouraged to pre purchase for easy entrance on Saturday.  Seating will be all General Admission for the entire arena.  Groups of 20 or more can access group pricing on the site or by calling the box office at 315-268-7750. 

The rest of the field has a strong ECAC presence as 4 teams from the league make up the 11 overall seeds.  Ohio State was the overall #1 seed, followed by #2 Wisconsin, #3 Colgate, and #4 Clarkson.