Hockey East women's playoffs - College Hockey

Format: Top eight of nine teams qualify.

Quarterfinals: Best-of-three series at campus sites, Feb. 23-25. Seed 8 at 1, 7 at 2, 6 at 3, 5 at 4.

Championship: At Matthews Arena, Boston. March 3: Semifinals. March 4: Championship game.

Hockey East women’s playoffs