ROAD TO THE FROZEN FOUR: Merrimack vs. Notre Dame Game Day Planner

Merrimack takes on Notre Dame today in a hockey showdown with a berth in the elite eight on the line.

Whether you are in Manchester for the big game or watching from home, there are plenty of ways to get involved with the pregame activity, follow the action of the game itself, and get caught up on the postgame banter.

If you're invading Manchester:

4:30 p.m.: Get ready to party. Merrimack will host a pregame party at the Radisson Hotel in Manchester.

The Warriors’ first appearance in the NCAA tournament in 23 years is definitely worth celebrating, which is why the college is holding the event at the hotel’s Armory Room.

The Radisson Hotel is located at 700 Elm St., in Manchester. The event is open to all fans of .

7 p.m.: Get to your seats early! Merrimack fans’ primary sections are 122, 222 and 223 at the Verizon Wireless Arena. Additional seating for Warriors supporters are in sections 123-126, 101-104, 221-226 and 201-203.

Not making the trip, but still want to be part of the action? Don’t fear…

7 p.m.: North Andover Patch is here for you. Tune in to our live blog hosted by Sports Editor . Starting at about 7, you can log on to get some pre-game notes, in game play by play, intermission analysis, and postgame statistics.

7:30 p.m.: The puck drops in Manchester. The game will be broadcasted live on Comcast SportsNet New England and ESPN3.com.

After the game: You can watch the postgame press conferences streaming live online. Each coach and key players from each time will take the podium to break down what happened in the game.

Just follow this link for the live streaming press conferences.

The aftermath

Log back onto Patch at 6 a.m. tomorrow for the full story on tonight's game.

If Merrimack beats Notre Dame, they will take on the winner of Miami of Ohio vs. University of New Hampshire. If that’s the case, North Andover Patch will once again be your place to follow the game with our live blog.