LOVELAND: Minnesota State earns a Frozen Four debut by blanking Minnesota
Minnesota State will be in the Frozen Four for the first time after defeating Minnesota to win the Loveland Regional (photo: Ashley Potts, Minnesota State).
ALBANY: St. Cloud State shuts down Boston College for its second Frozen Four berth
The Huskies scored three times in the second period to overcome the Eagles (photo: Rich Gagnon).
Notre Dame top scorer Steeves gives up senior season, signs NHL deal with Toronto
Notre Dame junior forward and leading scorer Alex Steeves has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs, giving up his senior season with the Fighting Irish.
Sabres turn rebuild year into championship season
Victory had eluded the grasp of Marian’s men’s hockey team once again on a Friday night in late February. The losing streak was now at four games. Forget about the possibility of winning a championship. The Sabres weren’t even sure if they would make the NCHA tournament. “There wasn’t a lot of opportunity left,” Marian … Read more
FARGO: Minnesota Duluth wins longest game in NCAA tournament history, 3-2 over North Dakota, on Mylymok goal in fifth overtime; will face UMass in Frozen Four
It took five overtimes but Minnesota Duluth, which led 2-0 late in regulation, beat North Dakota, 3-2, to end the longest game in NCAA Tournament history (File photo)
FARGO: In longest NCAA tournament game ever, Minnesota Duluth knocks off top-seed North Dakota 3-2 on Mylymok’s game-winner
In one of college hockey’s longest NCAA Tournament game of all time, Minnesota Duluth beat North Dakota, 3-2 in five overtimes, to advance the Bulldogs to their fourth straight Frozen Four. (Photo by Russell Hons)
BRIDGEPORT: UMass punches ticket to Frozen Four with shutout win over Bemidji State to win Bridgeport regional
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — With a 4-0 win over Bemidji State – and a natural hat trick by senior Carson Gicewicz – the UMass Minutemen advance to Pittsburgh, making their second consecutive Frozen Four appearance.
LOVELAND: Minnesota offense too much for Omaha as Gophers drop Mavericks to head to regional title game
LOVELAND, Colo. — Brock Faber had four assists, Mason Nevers scored twice, and Ben Meyers, Sampo Ranta, and Ryan Johnson each had a goal and an assist as Minnesota rolled over Omaha 7-2 Saturday night to advance to the final of the West Regional, where the Gophers will play Minnesota State Sunday.
LOVELAND: Minnesota State rallies to gain first-ever NCAA tournament win with OT victory over Quinnipiac
LOVELAND, Colo. — A goal by Ryan Sandelin 11:13 into overtime capped a dramatic comeback as Minnesota State defeated Quinnipiac 4-3 to advance to the West Regional final against the winner of Minnesota versus Omaha.
ALBANY: St. Cloud State, Brodzinski break open game in the third, knock off Boston University 6-2; will face Boston College in regional final
St. Cloud State was all smiles as Easton Brodzinski broke a 2-2 tie in the second and added a second goal in an explosive third period as the Huskies beat Boston University, 6-2, in the Albany Regional (photo: Rich Gagnon)
Northeastern’s Aerin Frankel wins 2021 Patty Kazmaier Award
Northeastern senior goaltender Aerin Frankel has been awarded the 2021 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award. The honors were presented live on NHL Network this year as the in-person Patty Kazmaier Ceremony was cancelled due to COVID-19. The award, which is in its 24th year, is presented annually to the top player in NCAA Division … Read more
Wisconsin, Team USA standout Caufield signs with Montreal, leaves Badgers after sophomore season
The NHL’s Montreal Canadiens announced Saturday that the team has agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract with Wisconsin sophomore forward Cole Caufield that will begin with the current 2020-21 season.
FARGO: Top overall seed North Dakota leads from start to finish, bounces American International
FARGO, N.D. — After a slow start in the first six minutes against upset-minded American International, North Dakota scored four times inside an eight-minute span to cruise to a 4-0 lead and an eventual 5-1 win from Scheels Arena.
BRIDGEPORT: After 1-1 first period, UMass scores four unanswered goals to knock off Lake Superior State 5-1
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — For a man whose team advanced to an NCAA regional championship game with a 5-1 win, UMass coach Greg Carvel gave a frank, negative assessment of the Minutemen’s performance.
BRIDGEPORT: No. 4 seed Bemidji State never trails, opens 2021 NCAA tournament with 6-3 upset of top-seed Wisconsin
Bemidji State captain Ethan Somoza scored twice and added an assist as the Beavers pulled the major upset, knocking off Bridgeport Region top seed, Wisconsin, 6-3 (photo: Matt Dewkett)
Michigan withdraws from NCAA men’s D-I hockey tournament due to COVID-19 protocols
Michigan has withdrawn from the NCAA tournament. The Michigan-Minnesota Duluth game scheduled for Friday will now be considered a no-contest.
North Dakota-American International game time moved up one hour after Michigan-Minnesota Duluth cancellation
Friday’s North Dakota-AIC NCAA D-I men’s ice hockey regional game has been moved up one hour to 7:30 p.m. CDT, still on ESPN3.
Knight, LaFontaine, McKay voted three finalists for 2021 Mike Richter Award
The Hockey Commissioners Association announced Friday the final three candidates for this year’s Mike Richter Award, given annually to the top goalie in men’s NCAA Division I hockey since 2014.
NCAA Hockey Tournament Loveland Regional Preview: Minnesota, Minnesota State, Omaha, Quinnipiac
Check out our preview of the Loveland Regional, which will be played March 27-28 at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland, Colo.
NCAA Hockey Tournament Albany Regional Preview: Boston College, Boston University, St. Cloud State
Check out our preview of the Albany Regional, which takes place March 27-28 from the Times Union Center in Albany, N.Y.