The 1996 Frozen Four was held March 30 and April 1, 1996 in Cincinnati, Ohio at Riverfront Coliseum. It was the first Frozen Four to be held in the state of Ohio and was hosted by Miami University. The participants were: * Boston University * Colorado College * University of Michigan * University of Vermont Michigan, winners of six of the first nine Frozen Fours, won their first National Championship since 1964, and their eighth overall, defeating Colorado College 3-2 in overtime. The Tigers were appearing in their first Frozen Four since winning in 1957.