Maine Hockey Shoots for National Title - AmericaEast.com The Black Bears will take part in the NCAA Frozen Four for the second straight season when they face Michigan State on Thursday, April 5 in St. Louis, Missouri. It marks the Black Bears eleventh overall trip to the Frozen Four and the fourth time in the last six seasons. The Black Bears will face the winner of the Midwest Regional, Michigan State. In the other semifinal game, Northeast Region Champion Boston College will face West Regional Champion North Dakota at 8 p.m. The NCAA Championship game will be played on April 7 at 7 p.m. Visit Frozen Four Central for more information.