Falling short of title a ‘failure’ for North Dakota, LaPoint says
North Dakota players and coaches didn’t envision their season ending like this. Tyler Buckentine reports.
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Role players lead Michigan
The Michigan Wolverines are getting balanced scoring in the playoffs from their role players, and it led them past North Dakota in the Frozen Four semifinals. Paula C. Weston reports.
Notre Dame’s Achilles’ heel: Not-so-special special teams
Notre Dame allowed three power-play goals and didn’t score on its own man advantage. Dave Hendrickson reports.
Frozen Four jitters affect both goalies
Playing in their first Frozen Four and first NCAA tournament, both Notre Dame’s Mike Johnson and Minnesota-Duluth’s Kenny Reiter were shaky in the first period before settling in. Paula Weston reports.
Power play firing on all cylinders for Minnesota-Duluth
Minnesota-Duluth rode a hot power play to its first national championship game since 1984. Theresa Spisak reports.
The scouting reports on the Frozen Four teams
Dave Starman has looked at the film and talked to other scouts, and here’s how he sees Michigan, North Dakota, Notre Dame and Minnesota-Duluth.
College hockey legends to attend “Friday Night at the Frozen Four”
As many as 25 college hockey legends are confirmed to participate in the sixth annual “Friday Night at the Frozen Four” event which will be held from 4:30-9:30 p.m. on Friday, April 8 at the Xcel Energy Center. The popular event, which includes the presentation of the Hobey Baker Memorial Award and the Hockey Humanitarian … Read more
Breaking it down: Coaches analyze Minnesota-Duluth, Notre Dame semifinal matchup
Coaches that played both Minnesota-Duluth and Notre Dame this season take a look at Thursday’s game. Daver Karnosky reports.
Breaking it down: Watch for net-front play in Michigan, North Dakota semifinal
We asked coaches to break down the Michigan-North Dakota semifinal matchup. Jason Karnosky reports.
Frozen Four preview: Resilient freshmen come through at right time for Notre Dame
After stumbling down the stretch, the Fighting Irish put together solid performances in the Northeast Regional. Paula C. Weston reports.
Frozen Four preview: North Dakota’s eyes squarely on semifinal matchup
The Fighting Sioux may be the favorites, but they’re not looking past Michigan. Tyler Buckentine reports.
Frozen Four preview: Defense bolsters ‘underdog’ Michigan
This Wolverines team isn’t the prototypical high-scoring group from Ann Arbor. Paula C. Weston reports.
Frozen Four preview: Minnesota-Duluth overcomes setbacks to live up to potential
A good start to the season set the table for the Bulldogs. Theresa Spisak reports.
Michigan seniors’ decision to return pays off with Frozen Four spot
The balanced group has experience and motivation going into the national semifinals. Candace Horgan reports.
For North Dakota’s Goehring, it’s back to school — this time as teacher
The former Sioux All-American has helped Aaron Dell flourish in the team’s No. 1 spot. Patrick C. Miller reports.
Goalie to goalie: Notre Dame’s Jackson sees maturity, leadership in Johnson
Both the coach and the goaltender grew up in single-parent households. Jim Connelly reports.
Amid talk of everyone else, Minnesota-Duluth makes a name for itself
The Bulldogs get to play in the Frozen Four in their home state.
Series records favor CCHA teams in Frozen Four semifinal matchups
A pair of CCHA-WCHA matchups are in the works for the 2011 Frozen Four in St. Paul, Minn. And if history holds any weight, the CCHA teams have the advantage. Notre Dame and Minnesota-Duluth will play in one national semifinal on Thursday, April 7, and Michigan and North Dakota will square off in the other. … Read more
Skills competition out, open skate in for Frozen Four Friday lineup
After a five-year run, the skills competition is out of the Frozen Four lineup. It will be replaced by an open skate on the Xcel Energy Center ice as part of the Friday night schedule that includes the ceremonies for the Hobey Baker and Hockey Humanitarian awards. Plans are for the open skate to include … Read more
NCAA, Westwood One extend deal to air Frozen Four on radio
The NCAA and Westwood One have announced a multi-year extension to a contract that will keep the men’s Frozen Four on national radio. Details of the agreement were not announced. In addition to the Frozen Four, Westwood One broadcasts the men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball and men’s lacrosse championships.