The participants were: 1. * Michigan Wolverines (#1 overall seed) (East) 2. * North Dakota Fighting Sioux (#3 overall seed) (Midwest) 3. * Boston College Eagles (Northeast) 4. * Notre Dame Fighting Irish (West) This was Michigan's first Frozen Four since 2003, North Dakota's fourth straight appearance, Boston College's third straight appearance, and Notre Dame's first-ever appearance. This was Michigan's 23rd Frozen Four, an NCAA record. North Dakota and Boston College faced each other in the semifinal round for the third straight year.