UMass doesn’t buy into battle-tested talk ahead of final
The Minutemen played their first close game of the NCAA tournament on Thursday and go for their first title on Saturday.
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Photo gallery: Minnesota Duluth, UMass get ready for Frozen Four title game
Minnesota Duluth and Massachusetts met with the media and practiced on Friday, the day before they meet for the NCAA title.
NCAA issues suspension to UMass’ Trivigno, who is ineligible for national championship game
Massachusetts forward Bobby Trivigno has been suspended for one game under the NCAA’s supplemental discipline process.
UMass gets boost from special teams in victory over Denver
The Minutemen scored three times on the power play in the first period in the Frozen Four semifinal on Thursday.
Marc Del Gaizo engineers dream finish to Frozen Four semifinal for UMass
Massachusetts blue liner Cale Makar is the odds-on favorite to win the Hobey Baker Award on Friday, but it was his defensive partner, freshman Marc Del Gaizo, who stepped into the spotlight against Denver.
Photo gallery: UMass wins Frozen Four semifinal over Denver in OT
Marc Del Gaizo’s overtime goal lifted Massachusetts past Denver in the Frozen Four semifinals.
Goaltender interference overturns Minnesota Duluth goal against Providence
The Bulldogs had two shots get past Providence goalie Hayden Hawkey in the first period Thursday but neither counted.
Marc Del Gaizo’s overtime goal sends UMass past Denver in Frozen Four
Marc Del Gaizo scored on a slap shot 15:18 into overtime, giving Massachusetts a 4-3 victory over Denver on Thursday in the Frozen Four semifinals at KeyBank Center.
Providence can’t capitalize on chances in Frozen Four loss
It wasn’t the desired outcome for the Providence Friars, but they walked off the ice at KeyBank Center with their pride intact.
Photo gallery: Minnesota Duluth defeats Providence in Frozen Four semifinals
Minnesota Duluth advanced to the national championship game with a 4-1 victory over Providence.
Faceoff wins, Exell third-period goal key Minnesota Duluth’s semifinal victory over Providence
Billy Exell’s rebound goal with 9:53 remaining in the third period broke a tie in the Bulldogs’ 4-1 victory over Providence in the Frozen Four semifinals on Thursday at KeyBank Center.
UMass confident it can handle whatever comes under Frozen Four’s bright lights
“We don’t have that experience, but that’s all right,” UMass coach Greg Carvel says. “We have a lot of other things I’m excited about.”
Photo gallery: Providence, Minnesota Duluth, UMass, Denver practice in Buffalo
Providence, Minnesota Duluth, Massachusetts and Denver each took the ice at KeyBank Center on Wednesday.
Wilkins brings big-game attitude to Frozen Four for Providence
Providence’s Josh Wilkins offers a flair for the dramatic that helped boost his team to its fifth national semifinal appearance and first since 2015.
UMass’ Carvel tabbed 2019 Spencer Penrose Award winner as national coach of the year
UMass’ Greg Carvel has been chosen the winner of the 2019 Spencer Penrose Award as Division I Men’s Ice Hockey CCM/AHCA Coach of the Year (photo: Thom Kendall/UMass Athletics).
Frozen Four preview: After tackling ‘a lot of new situations’ this year, Massachusetts finds itself in rare territory in Buffalo
In the second Frozen Four preview, Massachusetts is looking for its first national championship and will lean heavily on Hobey Baker hopeful Cale Makar, in addition to depth throughout the lineup (photo: Melissa Wade).
Trio of blueliners – Schuldt, Makar, Fox – comprise 2019 Hobey Hat Trick
The Hobey Baker Memorial Award Committee announced Thursday the three Hobey Baker Hat Trick finalists for the 2019 award, honoring college hockey’s top player (photos: St. Cloud State, Massachusetts, Harvard athletic departments).
Northeastern top scorer Davies leaves Huskies after junior year, inks deal with Devils
Jeremy Davies will forgo his senior season with Northeastern to sign a two-year, entry-level contract with the New Jersey Devils (photo: Northeastern Athletics).
Bound for Frozen Four, Providence has earned its spot based on ‘trusting fully in each other’
Following his team’s win over Cornell in Sunday’s East Regional final, Providence coach Nate Leaman was asked to compare this year’s team to the Friars’ 2015 national championship team (photo: Melissa Wade).
Lindberg taking firm grasp of goaltending reins for UMass as Minutemen head to Frozen Four
“The team is behind the success. It’s not any individual. I’ve been playing with confidence and I have my team to thank for that.” – UMass freshman goalie Filip Lindberg (photo: Melissa Wade).