With Minnesota Duluth’s win, last team in again will be among last teams playing
Starting with Yale in 2013, the final team to qualify for the tournament has gone 14-3.
Men’s Frozen Four
USCHO’s coverage from the Men’s Frozen Four.
Minnesota Duluth’s Tufte overcomes ‘worst pain that I’ve ever had’ in Frozen Four semifinal
The Bulldogs had jumped out to an early two-goal lead against Ohio State on Thursday evening, but fans may have been left with an uneasy feeling when they saw Riley Tufte heading down the tunnel.
Minnesota Duluth sees similar script in getting past Ohio State
The Bulldogs’ 2-1 win over the Buckeyes was eerily similar to their 2-1 win over Air Force in the NCAA West Regional final two weeks ago in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Picking the 2018 NCAA men’s Frozen Four semifinals: How our writers see it
Minnesota Duluth plays Ohio State, while Michigan plays Notre Dame in the national semifinals (photo: Jim Rosvold).
ESPN’s Ref Cam returns for a second season at the Frozen Four
For the second straight season, ESPN’s production of the Frozen Four will include a camera on a referee’s helmet.
Denver’s Troy Terry becomes third player to win NCAAs, World Juniors gold in same season
The most recent was Chris Kreider, who won both tournaments in 2010 as a Boston College freshman.
Notebook: Injured Hammond rejoins Denver teammates for celebration
In the postgame news conference, an emotional coach Jim Montgomery said Hammond’s prognosis is probably a broken ankle after three orthopedic surgeons on site worked to put it back in place.
Denver goaltender Jaillet saves best for last in championship victory
Outshot 17-3 in the third period and surrendering a goal with five minutes to play that pulled Minnesota Duluth to within one, Denver at times appeared to lose some poise.
Denver news conference after 2017 NCAA national championship
Denver coach Jim Montgomery and players Jarid Lukosevicius, Tanner Jaillet, and Will Butcher answered questions in the NCAA’s official news conference following the Pioneers’ 3-2 win over Minnesota Duluth in the national championship game.
Minnesota Duluth news conference after 2017 NCAA national championship
Minnesota Duluth coach Scott Sandelin and players Karson Kuhlman, Avery Peterson, and Dominic Toninato answered questions in the NCAA’s official news conference following the Bulldogs’ 3-2 loss to Denver in the national championship game.
Raw video: Denver celebrates its eighth national championship
Denver players and coaches celebrate on the United Center ice after defeating Minnesota Duluth 3-2 on Saturday in the Frozen Four championship game.
Denver wins national championship on Lukosevicius hat trick
CHICAGO — Denver’s Jarid Lukosevicius scored the first hat trick in an NCAA title game since his coach Jim Montgomery did it for Maine in 1993, leading the Pioneers to a 3-2 win over Minnesota Duluth for the 2017 NCAA national championship. Lukosevicius’ first two goals came just 16 seconds apart, the fastest two goals … Read more
Hat trick by Denver’s Jarid Lukosevicius gives Pioneers a 3-1 lead over Minnesota Duluth after two
CHICAGO — Denver’s Jarid Lukosevicius scored the first hat trick in an NCAA national championship game since his coach Jim Montgomery did it for Maine in 1993, giving the Pioneers to a 3-1 lead over Minnesota Duluth after two. Lukosevicius deflected a shot by Michael Davies at 4:44 and poked in a goal-mouth feed from … Read more
Denver and Minnesota Duluth are scoreless after one in the NCAA national championship
CHICAGO — After the first period of tonight’s NCAA national championship, Denver and Minnesota Duluth remain scoreless. Denver had the first eight shots on goal, all of which came during the first six minutes of the game. Since then, the Bulldogs have outshot the Pioneers 10 to 5. The Bulldogs have blocked nine shots and … Read more
Lines for Denver, Minnesota Duluth in the Frozen Four championship game
Neither Denver nor Minnesota Duluth made changes to its lineup for Saturday’s national championship game at the United Center.
Denver’s Tanner Jaillet wins the Mike Richter Award as top goaltender
The NCHC goaltender of the year is 27-5-4 with a 1.83 goals-against average and .928 save percentage.
Denver’s Will Butcher named 2017 Hobey Baker Award winner
CHICAGO — Denver defenseman Will Butcher was named the winner of the 2017 Hobey Baker Award as the top player in Division I men’s college hockey. The announcement came after a ceremony Friday at Navy Pier. Butcher, the NCHC player of the year, has led the Pioneers to the national championship game. He’s second in … Read more
Minnesota Duluth’s ask from players: ‘Go out there and play their best game’
“I think it’s going to be a great hockey game if both teams play up to their capabilities,” Bulldogs coach Scott Sandelin said.
Even on final weekend, Minnesota Duluth a team without a simple explanation
“I’ve told my wife a couple of times, I don’t know if I’ve ever figured this group out all year,” Bulldogs coach Scott Sandelin said.
Denver must match intensity of Minnesota Duluth’s productive top line
“After we make a play on the rush, we have to get back and reload and also get a couple of guys back,” captain Will Butcher said.