Panek, Potomak, Potomak line notches nine points as Minnesota beats Princeton and advances to Frozen Four

Princeton showed Minnesota why it sat atop ECAC Hockey for most of the season, but ultimately, the hosts got just enough offense to advance with a 5-2 win over the Tigers in front of 2,079 fans. Facing Minnesota (31-5-1) in Minneapolis was similar to three years ago, the last time Princeton made the NCAA field. … Read more

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Schammel scores twice as Minnesota defeats Minnesota-Duluth 4-1 to advance

MINNEAPOLIS — Senior Nicole Schammel netted a pair of goals, including the game-winner, as Minnesota used a stifling defense to advance to the WCHA Final Faceoff final with a 4-1 victory over Minnesota-Duluth. “I’m really happy with the way our team played tonight,” coach Brad Frost said. “They were on the puck and taking away … Read more

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Wednesday Women: Princeton and Wisconsin fall from first, CHA down to the wire, playoff previews

Alina Mueller of Northeastern (Northeastern Athletics)

It was a wild final weekend in the ECAC and WCHA, as Princeton fell from first to fourth, Cornell won the ECAC, and Wisconsin was overtaken by Minnesota on the last day of the regular season. Nicole and Arlan review those results, preview the playoffs, and talk about the Patty Kazmaier top ten finalists.

Wednesday Women: Syracuse’s sweep, Bemidji’s big win, and the state of the ECAC and Hockey East races

Lovisa Selander (Rensselaer - 35) makes a save. (Shelley M. Szwast)

Candace and Arlan look at Syracuse’s sweep of Mercyhurst, Bemidji’s win over Ohio State and what it means to the Buckeyes’ NCAA tournament hopes, Boston College’s win over Northeastern, Lovisa Selander setting the NCAA saves record, and the possible nominees for the Patty Kazmaier Award that will be announced next week.

Wednesday Women: Looking at the Minnesota-Wisconsin split, Ohio State’s precarious position, and other bubble teams

Jessie Eldridge (Colgate - 9). ((c) Shelley M. Szwast 2014)

Candace and Arlan look at what Ohio State’s two losses to Minnesota Duluth mean to its NCAA tournament hopes, the split between Minnesota and Wisconsin, the home ice squads in Hockey East and whether they might be upset in the Hockey East tournament, the Cornell-Colgate series this weekend, and the uncertainty in the CHA.

Scobee and Schammel key Minnesota to 3-1 upset of No. 1 Wisconsin

Junior Sydney Scobee made 37 saves to match her jersey number to back Minnesota to a 3-1 win over No. 1 Wisconsin in front of an announced sellout of 3,400 fans. “Huge three points — really wanted that one,” Scobee said. “Every time we face them, it’s always a battle. They’re a really fun opponent … Read more

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