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As we look ahead to Thursday’s opening round of the 2022 NHL Draft, those who follow college hockey shouldn’t be as optimistic for the same success as there was in 2021.
The transfer portal is akin to the intercollegiate athletics version of free agency — more so now than ever — with the NCAA relaxing its transfer rules last year, at least where ice hockey was concerned. Previously, student-athletes in most NCAA sports who transferred to a new school were required to sit out a full … Read more
Minnesota State scored with Mike Benning in the penalty box but he contributed a goal and an assist in the Pioneers’ third-period rally.
Magnus Chrona stopped two short-handed breakaways in the first two periods before the Pioneers broke through.
“Once we started helping each other out, it made a huge difference,” said Denver’s Mike Benning, who scored the go-ahead goal.
The Mavericks hadn’t lost when leading after two since a mid-October matchup against Michigan.
USCHO Spotlight hosts Jim Connelly, Derek Schooley, and Ed Trefzger broadcast live from Boston at the Frozen Four.
Mavericks coach Mike Hastings and Pioneers coach David Carle see the transition game as dangerous with their opponents in Saturday’s men’s hockey championship game.
Two days after defeating Michigan, the Pioneers may be in for a different kind of game against Minnesota State in Saturday’s championship game.
The Mavericks have won 18 in a row heading into Saturday’s game against Denver.
“You never know what impact you’ll have on somebody else’s life by a small gesture,” said Kosack, who received the award recognizing college hockey’s finest citizen.
USCHO Spotlight hosts Jim Connelly, Derek Schooley, and Ed Trefzger broadcast live from Boston at the Frozen Four.
“We play from our end out,” Mavericks captain Wyatt Aamodt said. “That’s always been our identity and made us successful and I think everyone bought in tonight.”
Ten of the Gophers’ 17 shots came from defensemen, and six came more specifically from the top pairing of Ryan Johnson and Brock Faber.
The Pioneers forward was speechless after sending his team to the national championship game.
Jimmy Lambert, Nolan Moyle and Garrett Van Wyhe “played their best hockey when they needed to,” Wolverines coach Mel Pearson said.
USCHO Spotlight hosts Jim Connelly, Derek Schooley and Ed Trefzger broadcast from Boston at the Frozen Four.
The Mavericks and the Golden Gophers met in the 2021 regional final and now collide again, this time on the grandest stage in college hockey.
The Pioneers and the Wolverines, who play in Thursday’s first semifinal in Boston, have combined for 17 NCAA championships from different types of schools.
USCHO Spotlight hosts Jim Connelly, Derek Schooley, and Ed Trefzger broadcast live from Boston at the Frozen Four.