Notebook: Unstoppable North Dakota prevails over immovable Quinnipiac
Entering Saturday’s game, Quinnipiac was undefeated when it ended the first period trailing, going 6-0-2 on the season.
USCHO’s coverage from the Men’s Frozen Four.
Entering Saturday’s game, Quinnipiac was undefeated when it ended the first period trailing, going 6-0-2 on the season.
North Dakota celebrated winning the 2016 national championship on the ice at Amalie Arena on Saturday after defeating Quinnipiac 5-1.
TAMPA, Fla. — North Dakota coach Brad Berry, captain Gage Ausmus, assistant captain Drake Caggiula and goalie Cam Johnson answered questions from the media after Saturday’s 5-1 national championship win over Quinnipiac. (Video: NCAA On Demand)
TAMPA, Fla. — Quinnipiac coach Rand Pecknold, captain Soren Jonzzon, assistant captain Travis St. Denis and goalie Michael Garteig answered questions from the media after Saturday’s national championship loss to North Dakota. (Video: NCAA On Demand)
TAMPA, Fla. — Drake Caggiula scored his 24th and 25th goals of the season and Cam Johnson made 32 saves as North Dakota captured its first NCAA men’s ice hockey national championship since 2000 and its eighth overall. North Dakota’s Brock Boeser made it 2-0 on a shorthanded goal when he was able to block … Read more
TAMPA, Fla. — A scoreless second period kept North Dakota in the lead, 2-1, in the NCAA men’s ice hockey national championship. Both teams had power plays in the period. Quinnipiac is 1-for-4, while the Fighting Hawks failed to score on their only opportunity. North Dakota leads in shots on goal, 25-22. Both teams had … Read more
TAMPA, Fla. — A late power-play goal by Quinnipiac cut the North Dakota lead to 2-1 at the end of one period. Tim Clifton roofed a one-timer on a 5-on-3 man advantage with 1:07 left in the first period to put Quinnipiac on the board. He took the pass from defenseman Connor Clifton, who swept … Read more
North Dakota has two changes to its lineup for Saturday’s national championship game, while Quinnipiac has one.
Boston College’s Thatcher Demko was named Friday the 2016 winner of the Mike Richter Award as Division I men’s college hockey’s top goaltender.
Jimmy Vesey made his return for his senior season pay off with the Hobey Baker Award.
This week, Bobcats coach Rand Pecknold and his players have talked about the importance of focusing on the style of play that’s resulted in a 32-3-7 record and a place in the national title game.
The Bobcats lost to Yale in the championship game in their first Frozen Four appearance.
The Fighting Hawks coach was asked to join the North Dakota staff by Dean Blais in 2000.
The Fighting Hawks had lost in the semifinals in each of the last two seasons before Thursday’s victory over Denver.
This season, rather than being issued a single ticket, fans had a separate one for each semifinal game and were required to leave after the early game and reenter.
The associate head coach was the Bobcats’ first player to earn national recognition.
The forward was injured in Thursday’s game against Denver.
In the days leading up to the Frozen Four, most of the buzz surrounding this year’s goaltenders centered on Boston College’s Thatcher Demko and Quinnipiac’s Michael Garteig.
TAMPA, Fla. — Quinnipiac coach Rand Pecknold and players Devon Toews and Soren Johnzzon answered questions from the media after their Friday practice in preparation for Saturday’s national championship game against North Dakota. (Video: NCAA On Demand)
TAMPA, Fla. — North Dakota coach Brad Berry and players Austin Poganski and Troy Stecher answered questions from the media after their Friday practice in preparation for Saturday’s national championship game against Quinnipiac. (Video: NCAA On Demand)