Men’s Frozen Four

PITTSBURGH — Here’s more of what Massachusetts-Lowell players were saying Wednesday, the eve of their Frozen Four semifinal against Yale: “You get get there pretty quick. We were a little early for our flight.” — Chad Ruhwedel on one benefit to getting a police escort to the airport. “It’s one hell of a rink.” — … Read more

PITTSBURGH — Quinnipiac took its turn in the media room Wednesday at Consol Energy Center, and here are a few clips: [youtube_sc url=http://youtu.be/1DbXGl4vpOI width=500] [youtube_sc url=http://youtu.be/RVYNwibDi-c width=500] [youtube_sc url=http://youtu.be/yAd42CdF-oU width=500]

PITTSBURGH — The road to the WCHA’s MacNaughton Cup can be a grueling one — as the chase for the regular season title is in any league — and it has been known to take a toll on teams in the postseason. Not so for St. Cloud State this season, coach Bob Motzko said. St. … Read more

Massachusetts-Lowell players and coaches enjoyed a police escort to Logan International Airport. When the plane landed in Pittsburgh, they were greeted by cheerleaders and a pep band, courtesy of host school Robert Morris. Banners all about the city proclaimed a welcome to the Frozen Four. “[The police escort] was pretty cool,” Chad Ruhwedel said. “I’d … Read more

More thoughts from the Yale camp on Wednesday: “Every time we don’t get to compete for a national championship is a disappointment in our eyes.” — Senior forward Andrew Miller, the 2012-13 Ivy League player of the year. “I personally don’t see us as underdogs.” — Senior defenseman Colin Dueck, who’s played 121 games for … Read more

PITTSBURGH — The ultimate compliment to any player is when his coach moves to a new program and brings the player along with him. Even more so if that involves making the huge leap from Division III hockey to Division I. Massachusetts-Lowell coach Norm Bazin held defenseman Joe Houk in just such a high regard. … Read more

PITTSBURGH — With both Quinnipiac and Yale representing the state of Connecticut and ECAC Hockey, it may be easy to overlook the other league that claims the Bulldogs for its own. Harvard was the last Ivy League school to capture the NCAA championship, back in 1989. Cornell won the title in 1967 and again in … Read more

PITTSBURGH — When Yale played in the West Regional in Grand Rapids, Mich., two weeks ago, junior forward Kenny Agostino was the hot topic because he had been traded by the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Calgary Flames at 1:30 a.m. the day of the first game. Two weeks later, the media was all over Agostino … Read more

PITTSBURGH — Massachusetts-Lowell coach Norm Bazin and players Joseph Pendenza, Chad Ruhwedel and Riley Wetmore talked to the media at their pre-Frozen Four news conference. Here’s the video of the opening moments: [youtube_sc url=http://youtu.be/whWgHgh2JjM width=500]

PITTSBURGH — Yale coach Keith Allain and players Colin Dueck, Andrew Miller and Jesse Root met with the media after their practice. Here are the opening minutes: [youtube_sc url=http://youtu.be/x1TbQrpvMcQ width=500]

PITTSBURGH — It’s a balmy 76 degrees outside Consol Energy Center this morning, which is quite an odd feeling for someone whose definition of warm in the past couple of months has been cracking 40 degrees. Did we bring part of Tampa with us? Regardless, we’re on site at the arena will be bringing you … Read more

Headed to Pittsburgh this week for the 2013 Frozen Four? If so, come join us as we broadcast USCHO Live! from Souper Bowl, the best local sports bar in Pittsburgh, located across the street from Consol Energy Center. Shows will include guests from the college hockey community. Stop by and get a free USCHO label … Read more

It has been a long time since the doors to the NCAA hockey champions club have been this wide open entering the Frozen Four. For the first time since 1958 — and only the second time since the tournament’s inaugural event — the Frozen Four will be made up of four teams all looking for … Read more

TAMPA, Fla. — With Cornell’s defeat at the hands of Ferris State in Green Bay two weeks ago, it was ensured that only two teams would finish the 2011-12 season with a victory: the tournament champs (Boston College, as it turned out) and … Northeastern. The Huskies edged Boston University 5-4 in overtime in the … Read more

TAMPA, Fla. — Boston College forwards Steven Whitney, Paul Carey, Chris Kreider and team chaplain Fr. Tony Penna talk after the 4-1 victory over Ferris State in the national championship game: [youtube_sc url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ldh-6pTubo width=500] [youtube_sc url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icNg48sSsCI width=500] [youtube_sc url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqFOoc_lC_o width=500] [youtube_sc url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88XyAVuZr2Q width=500]

TAMPA, Fla. — Ferris State defenseman Brett Wysopal and winger Garrett Thompson talk after the 4-1 loss to Boston College in the national championship game: [youtube_sc url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXFBnAd7Of0 width=500] [youtube_sc url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4HFL-GzYLE width=500]

TAMPA, Fla. — As you’re watching the game Saturday, listen as well: There’s a very distinctive voice behind the Tampa Bay Times Forum’s public address microphone. Gene Honda may be announcing his first Frozen Four, but he’s no stranger to the stage. The Chicago native is the regular PA personality for the Chicago Blackhawks, White … Read more

TAMPA, Fla. — This ain’t Seth Appert’s first rodeo … but it is his first time with this particular bull(dog). Rensselaer’s sixth-year head coach already has two rings, won as an assistant with George Gwozdecky and Denver in the springs of 2004 and ’05. He’s been to the Frozen Four numerous other times, fulfilling his … Read more

TAMPA, Fla. — In a meeting on Thursday before the broadcast of the national semifinal games, NCAA officials and ESPN production staffers met to improve communication about replays and agreed on a method to let the broadcast crew know what was being reviewed. “We’ve actually taken some steps here at the Frozen Four to make … Read more

TAMPA, Fla. — Here are the line charts for Saturday’s national championship game, Boston College vs. Ferris State: BOSTON COLLEGE (32-10-1) 9 Barry Almeida-24 Bill Arnold-21 Steven Whitney 19 Chris Kreider-12 Kevin Hayes-17 Destry Straight 13 Johnny Gaudreau-11 Pat Mullane-22 Paul Carey 27 Quinn Smith-18 Michael Sit-10 Danny Linell 4 Tommy Cross-8 Edwin Shea 2 … Read more