BISMARCK, ND – The 11^th ranked University of Mary hockey team earned the #3 seed in the 2026 Midwest College Hockey playoffs and will open the tournament against #6 seed Iowa State University at 4 pm on Friday, February 20, in Albert Lea, MN.
 
The three-day MCH playoffs features seven teams and runs Friday through Sunday, February 20-22. Waldorf University hosts the six-game tournament at the Albert Lea City Arena in Albert Lea.  
 
The Midwest College Hockey playoff champion claims the Lindsay Cup and the MCH's automatic berth to the American Collegiate Hockey Association Men's Division 1 national tournament.  
 
Regular season MCH champion Minot State University is the #1 seed, followed by #2 University of Jamestown, #3 UMary, #4 Waldorf, #5 McKendree University, #6 Iowa State University and #7 Midland University.
 
2026 MIDWEST COLLEGE HOCKEY PLAYOFF PAIRINGS
Friday, February 20 | MCH Playoff Quarterfinals
1 pm #2 Jamestown vs. #7 Midland
4 pm #3 UMary vs. #6 Iowa State
7 pm #4 Waldorf vs. #5 McKendree
 
Saturday, February 21 | MCH Playoff Semifinals
3 pm #1 Minot State vs. Waldorf/McKendree winner
6 pm UMary/Iowa State winner vs. Jamestown/Midland winner
 
Sunday, February 22 | MCH Championship Game
1 pm Minot State/McKendree/Waldorf bracket winner vs. UMary/Iowa State/Jamestown/Midland bracket winner
 
The MCH playoff champion automatically advances to the 2026 ACHA MD1 national tournament, set for March 12-17 in Maryland Heights, MO.
 
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