Denver finds a flexible approach to be a winning one in its path to the NCAA final
Two days after defeating Michigan, the Pioneers may be in for a different kind of game against Minnesota State in Saturday’s championship game.
Men’s Frozen Four
USCHO’s coverage from the Men’s Frozen Four.
Minnesota State paying no mind to winning streak as it enters NCAA title game
The Mavericks have won 18 in a row heading into Saturday’s game against Denver.
Minnesota State’s Dryden McKay is first goalie to win Hobey Baker Award since 2001
He broke the single-season record for wins by a goalie this year, shattering the previous record set by Michigan’s Marty Turco and Minnesota’s Robb Stauber.
2022 Hockey Humanitarian Award recipient Josh Kosack of Union filled with gratitude
“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.
Northeastern’s Levi talks returning for ‘unfinished business’ after winning 2022 Mike Richter Award
The sophomore led the nation in save percentage (.952), recording 10 shutouts and posting a goals-against average of 1.54.
Gallery: Photos of Friday practices and awards at the Frozen Four
Denver and Minnesota State skated briefly at TD Garden on Friday before awards ceremonies took place.
USCHO Spotlight live from Boston: Friday 5 to 6 p.m. ET at the NCAA Men’s Frozen Four
USCHO Spotlight hosts Jim Connelly, Derek Schooley, and Ed Trefzger broadcast live from Boston at the Frozen Four.
Four players return to 2021-22 Division I men’s All-American teams, led by three-time pick Dryden McKay
Minnesota State, UMass and Northeastern all had three first-team selections.
Five players score to send Minnesota State past Minnesota for spot in NCAA championship game
Goaltender Dryden McKay (16 saves) earned his 38th win of the season for the Mavericks, who are in their first Division I title game.
Minnesota State generates offense out of its neutral-zone play in downing Minnesota
“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.”
Minnesota struggles to generate offense against Minnesota State’s tough forecheck
Ten of the Gophers’ 17 shots came from defensemen, and six came more specifically from the top pairing of Ryan Johnson and Brock Faber.
Gallery: Photos from Minnesota State’s semifinal win against Minnesota at the Frozen Four
Minnesota State earned a spot in its first Division I NCAA championship game with a 5-1 victory against Minnesota on Thursday at TD Garden.
Knies goal has Minnesota leading Minnesota State after first period of Frozen Four semifinal
The Mavericks had an 11-4 lead in shots on goal but the Gophers took the lead.
Savoie’s overtime goal carries Denver past Michigan in Frozen Four semifinals
“[We’ve] got a chance to win a championship so there’s no better feeling than that,” Carter Savoie said after scoring to push the Pioneers past the Wolverines.
Denver’s Savoie saves the best for last: ‘Best feeling ever,’ OT scorer says
The Pioneers forward was speechless after sending his team to the national championship game.
Senior fourth-liners produce for Michigan but other lines didn’t match
Jimmy Lambert, Nolan Moyle and Garrett Van Wyhe “played their best hockey when they needed to,” Wolverines coach Mel Pearson said.
Gallery: Photos from Denver’s overtime victory against Michigan in the Frozen Four
See photos from Denver’s overtime victory against Michigan in the Frozen Four semifinals.
USCHO Spotlight live from Boston: Listen to Thursday’s preview of the NCAA Men’s Frozen Four
USCHO Spotlight hosts Jim Connelly, Derek Schooley and Ed Trefzger broadcast from Boston at the Frozen Four.
State of Hockey championship at stake for Minnesota State, Minnesota in Frozen Four semifinal
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.
Gallery: See photos of Frozen Four teams practicing at TD Garden
Michigan, Denver, Minnesota State and Minnesota practiced and went through news conferences at TD Garden on Wednesday, the day before the NCAA Men’s Frozen Four starts.