Analysis: Coaches see little separating deep, veteran Quinnipiac, St. Cloud State offenses
The Bobcats and the Huskies face off in the second semifinal Thursday in Pittsburgh. Daver Karnosky reports.
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Analysis: Coaches see Yale’s transition, Massachusetts-Lowell’s physical play as semifinal keys
The Bulldogs and the River Hawks meet in the first semifinal in Pittsburgh. Daver Karnosky breaks it down.
Hartzell, run of success help Quinnipiac make a name for itself going into Frozen Four
The Bobcats posted a 21-game unbeaten streak this season en route to the No. 1 national ranking and the top spot in the PairWIse Rankings. Brian Sullivan reports.
After emotional roller coaster, St. Cloud State rides balance into Frozen Four
The Huskies had a nervous day of waiting to see whether they’d make the NCAA tournament, but once they got in they announced their presence. Tyler Buckentine reports.
Second-half run has Massachusetts-Lowell playing dual roles in Frozen Four
The second installment of our Frozen Four previews looks at the River Hawks, who are 21-3-1 since the holiday break. Jim Connelly reports.
After sweating out entry to NCAA tournament, Yale shows its Frozen Four worthiness
In the first of our Frozen Four previews, we look at the Bulldogs, who aren’t thrilled by suggestions that they backed into the NCAA tournament. Nate Owen reports.
With aggressive style, Quinnipiac’s blue line needs no defending
The Bobcats also stress shot blocking, even from the top forwards. Nate Owen reports.
Quinnipiac, Yale put South Central Connecticut in the national spotlight
The schools are on the same street, less than eight miles apart. Brian Farrell reports.
Massachusetts-Lowell, Bazin share a similar story: Survival, then success
The program returned from the brink of extinction, while the coach overcame a life-threatening car crash. Jim Connelly reports.
Subplots aplenty in St. Cloud State’s breakthrough season
The emergence of a Hobey Baker Award finalist and a late surge by a freshman have the Huskies in their first Frozen Four. Timothy Boger reports.
TMQ: Regionals may have been a sign of what’s to come in college hockey
Jim Connelly and Matthew Semisch recap the regional weekend and look forward to the Frozen Four and the Hobey Hat Trick in this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Peca’s trifecta gives Quinnipiac a flying start en route to Frozen Four
“Peca basically won the game in the first period,” Union coach Rick Bennett said after the Bobcats forward opened with a first-period hat trick. Brian Sullivan reports from the East Regional.
Miami leaves unsatisfied, but RedHawks keep their chins up after regional loss
It’d be fair to call it a modestly surprising year in Oxford thanks to a fiery top line and a good group of seniors that know how to bring hardware home. Timothy Boger reports from the Midwest Regional.
Union defense turns the tables on Boston College
The speed of the Dutchmen’s defense was the key in the Dutchmen’s 5-1 win Saturday night at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center. Nate Owen reports from the East Regional.
In season of firsts for Massachusetts-Lowell, getting to Frozen Four a ‘surreal experience’
The River Hawks came close to the Frozen Four before but a win over New Hampshire sealed the deal in 2013. David H. Hendrickson reports from the Northeast Regional.
Unfazed by deficit, Quinnipiac answers coach’s motivational message
While a 3-1, third-period deficit against Canisius on Saturday was a bit shocking, it wasn’t debilitating. Brian Sullivan reports from the East Regional.
Pain of regional loss clouds analysis of Minnesota State’s turnaround season
“It’s like that Band-Aid that just got ripped off,” Mavericks coach Mike Hastings says after a first-round loss to Miami. Timothy Boger reports from the Midwest Regional.
Yale finds its offense again, and it helps deliver a Frozen Four spot
The Bulldogs didn’t score a goal last weekend but timely scores in the first and second rounds of the NCAA tournament have them in the Frozen Four. John Denny reports from the West Regional.
Effort ‘not enough’ for Notre Dame in regional loss
Notre Dame won’t be satisfied with the CCHA playoff title after crashing out of the NCAA tournament in the first round. J. Justin Boggs reports from the Midwest Regional.
Special teams returns to being a strength for New Hampshire
New Hampshire stymied the Denver power play and scored what amounted to two of its own. David H. Hendrickson reports from the Northeast Regional.