State, vs Michigan State in Joe Louis and at Miami, meaning they went undefeated at Yost Ice Arena. In the first round, number one seeded Michigan defeated Alaska in a two-game sweep by scores of 8–1 and 11–0. In the second round, Michigan defeated number five seed Bowling Green 7–2. In the championship game, they defeated number three Michigan State 3–1. In the 12-team 1997 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament as the number one seed in the west, after a first round bye the team defeated Minnesota 7–4 before losing in the semifinals to Boston University 3–2. See also 1997 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament List of NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament champions References External links Official University of Michigan Athletics website Official hockey team Site Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey seasons Michigan Michigan Michigan Michigan