Frozen Four teams look back on turning points that directed them toward Philadelphia
North Dakota, Union and Boston College are able to pinpoint key moments in the season, but Minnesota doesn’t identify a crossroads.
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Gostisbehere, Union show they can match up with physical teams
The Dutchmen defensemen have been lauded for their ability to jump-start the transition game, but they showed in the East Regional they can hold their own in a physical game.
Amazing Aveson
Goaltender Sydney Aveson of Plattsburgh has been named USCHO’s women’s D-III player of the year.
TMQ: How teams got to Frozen Four may be more of a surprise than which teams did
Tuesday Morning Quarterback addresses the big issues and big events in Division I men’s college hockey.
After offensive show, Minnesota dominates defensively to secure Frozen Four berth
The Gophers allowed only six shot attempts from between the circles in a shutout win over St. Cloud State.
The irresistible force wins, but Boston College needed more to get past Massachusetts-Lowell
The Eagles got four goals past Connor Hellebuyck and Massachusetts-Lowell but it had to blend in a strong defense, too.
The other guy: In loss, Minnesota State’s Huggins does his best to match Hellebuyck
The Mavericks goaltender stopped 34 of 35 shots in a loss to Massachusetts-Lowell
Amid large shots disparity, Faragher backs St. Cloud State
The Huskies goaltender made 39 saves, 17 of them in the second period, in an overtime victory over Notre Dame in the NCAA Midwest Regional semifinals.
‘Greasy’ Gaarder scores ‘greasy’ goal, and it fits Frozen Four-bound North Dakota’s persona
North Dakota is into the Frozen Four for the first time since 2011 after a double-overtime goal by a player who represents the team’s unheralded nature.
For Robert Morris, applause from Minnesota fans after loss caps ‘great experience’
The Colonials made their first NCAA tournament appearance in a 7-3 loss to the Gophers in the West Regional.
Concerns put to rest after Boston College dominates in regional opener
The Eagles scored three first-period goals after a 13-day layoff to rout Denver.
Another quick response for Union, and it seals a Frozen Four spot
The Dutchmen answered a Providence goal after just 78 seconds in the East Regional final to clinch their second trip to the Frozen Four in three years.
A bounce of the puck separates old rivals North Dakota, Wisconsin
Brendan O’Donnell’s point shot ricocheted off Mark MacMillan in front of the net for the go-ahead goal in North Dakota’s regional win over the Badgers.
Providence suffocates Quinnipiac in Bobcats’ second straight NCAA shutout exit
The Bobcats were stymied, stalled and stonewalled at every turn against the surprising Friars, who handed Quinnipiac its first shutout of the season — and the first since last April’s soberingly similar 4-0 loss to Yale in the national title game.
A bounce-back performance for Ferris State goaltender Motte, who blanks Colgate
He allowed seven goals in two games at the WCHA Final Five but stopped all 35 shots he faced against the Raiders in the NCAA Midwest Regional semifinals.
A more physical game, but another consistent effort for Union in a season full of them
The Dutchmen used a decisive counterpunch to beat Vermont in the East Regional semifinals.
Minnesota, Clarkson lead All-USCHO teams
Minnesota and Clarkson lead the All-USCHO teams, which represent 15 different women’s D-I squads.
Staggering numbers make St. Norbert goalie Jacobson USCHO D-III player of the year
St. Norbert sweeps the USCHO.com Division III awards for the 2013-14 season as Green Knights’ junior goaltender David Jacobson was picked as the Player of the Year.
Our conference columnists offer NCAA regionals thoughts, predictions
USCHO’s conference writers analyze the games in which the teams they cover are involved.
2014 West Regional preview: Top overall seed Minnesota looks to again enjoy comforts of home
Minnesota plays Robert Morris and Notre Dame plays St. Cloud State in the first round at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn.