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In one corner, the number-one team in the nation, sporting the top defense and a Hobey Baker finalist in goal. In the other — the favorite, New Hampshire? Maybe not, but Thursday, Cornell will look to silence the naysayers while simultaneously exacting revenge for a loss in last year’s NCAA quarterfinals. The Wildcats, meanwhile, seek … Read more
It’s a rematch of last year’s national semifinal Thursday evening, with 2002 titlist Minnesota taking on Michigan, back for its third straight Frozen Four. No matter the winner, youth will be served: neither team closely resembles last year’s edition thanks to graduation, early departure, academics and injury. Minnesota (26-8-9) vs. Michigan (30-9-3) Thursday, 6 p.m. … Read more
Three finalists — the “Hobey Hat Trick” — are left in the race for the 2003 Hobey Baker Memorial Award, presented annually to college hockey’s most outstanding player. Peter Sejna Team: Colorado College. Position: Forward. Class: Junior. Height, weight: 5-foot-11, 198 pounds. Hometown: Liptovsky Mikulas, Slovakia. Peter Sejna leads the nation in scoring (photo: Christopher … Read more
One year after close-but-no-cigar, Cornell returns to the Frozen Four.
Minnesota’s youth movement has kept the Gophers in the chase for a repeat NCAA title.
UNH’s Lanny Gare has been a pleasant surprise, but the sparkplug may miss Thursday’s semifinal.
For Michigan, the NCAA tournament has historically been a showcase.
Mike Schafer has come full circle by leading Cornell back to the Frozen Four.
Minnesota, plagued by slow starts early in the season, has turned it up.
It took 23 years and 22 extra minutes, but Cornell is back in the Frozen Four. Matt McRae hit the top corner on a sharp angle shot 1:09 into double overtime to snap a 1-1 tie and send Cornell into the Frozen Four for the first time since 1980. Boston College gave the Big Red … Read more
Thanks to Ayers & Co., UNH isn’t just about offense anymore.
Wayne State’s long-term future is bright.
For UNH, Josh Prudden does the little things that win games.
New fans might not remember Cornell’s dominant history, but new players do.
Goaltending at Minnesota is a bit unsettled entering the Frozen Four.
Matti Kaltiainen has a postseason to build on.
With a big hole to fill this year, UNH has relied on the emergence of Preston Callander and Justin Aikins.
If goalies are a breed apart, Sean Fields may be in a class by himself.
BU’s struggles on the power play were critical in Saturday’s season-ending loss.
Tony Voce was all the offense Boston College needed Saturday.