Big Ten Changes Men's Hockey Playoff Format with Eye Toward NCAA Tournament

Big Ten changes men's hockey playoff format with eye toward NCAA Tournament

The Big Ten is trying to lessen layoffs for men's hockey teams that lose in the conference quarterfinals but qualify for the NCAA Tournament.

Big Ten makes changes to conference tournament, shifts away from best-of-three series in the quarterfinals

Changes have been made to the Big Ten Tournament.

Big Ten Changing Tournament to 2-Week Format

The Big Ten has formally decided to change its postseason playoff format so that it spans two weeks instead of three. The conference made the official announcement today. The change is effective immediately...