Dan Rubin

If you asked Providence Friars fans about their chances to win a national championship after the second period Saturday, you would absolutely have sensed some doubt.

Representatives from different areas of the college hockey universe met with the media on Friday afternoon to discuss the current status of the game.

BOSTON — For much of the second period, North Dakota owned Boston University. UND scored early, opened up the pace of play, and took the game to the Terriers. North Dakota had goalie Matt O’Connor off his mark, flopping, uncomfortable and, most importantly, vulnerable. In need of a boost, BU got it from the man … Read more

Goaltender Zane McIntyre spoke in a quiet North Dakota locker room after a 5-3 loss to Boston University on Thursday.

Omaha forward Tyler Vesel and defenseman Brian Cooper react to Thursday’s 4-1 loss to Providence in the Frozen Four semifinal.

Providence forward Shane Luke and defenseman Mark Adams react to Thursday’s 4-1 win over Omaha in the Frozen Four semifinal.

BOSTON — Back in July, well before anyone ever thought about the Frozen Four, the TD Garden or the national championship, Boston University was hard at work. The Terriers were in the process of a refocus, their summer spent in the weight room readying for a new day. Coming off a 10-21-4 season, they accepted … Read more

With both Boston University and Providence advancing to the Frozen Four, there was the potential for some obvious local connection between residents of the area and the competitors on the ice.

It’s a gray, rainy, chilly day outside TD Garden, where Frozen Fest is taking place before the Frozen Four semifinals.