Two NCAA Division I men's hockey programs meet when the Dartmouth Big Green visit the Merrimack Warriors at J. Thom Lawler Rink in North Andover, Massachusetts. Lawler Rink serves as the on‑campus home ice for Merrimack College’s hockey team, noted for its intimate atmosphere and competitive home‑ice edge. The matchup pairs Dartmouth from the ECAC with Merrimack from Hockey East, highlighting a cross‑conference collegiate hockey encounter in a venue popular with local fans.
