Line combinations for Omaha-Providence semifinal game
Here are the line combinations listed for Thursday’s Frozen Four semifinal between Omaha and Providence (5 p.m. EDT, ESPN2).
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1,500-mile road trip brings three buses of Omaha students to Boston
The students paid $250 each for the trip, with the rest covered by the school, sponsorships and donations.
Gallery: Wednesday Frozen Four practices
The Frozen Four teams each got an hour on the TD Garden ice Wednesday and took part in news conferences.
Video: Wednesday at the Frozen Four
USCHO’s Alex Faust and Dan Rubin break down what teams had to say at Wednesday news conferences and look ahead to Thursday’s Frozen Four semifinals.
With title to chase, nickname search hasn’t come up much with North Dakota players
A new nickname or mascot hasn’t been given much thought by UND players, according to goaltending coach Karl Goehring, who is serving on the official committee to facilitate the selection.
Pattyn on North Dakota’s block party: ‘Everyone’s buying in’
North Dakota blocked 51 shots in the West Regional, a key factor in wins over Quinnipiac (28 blocks) and St. Cloud State (23).
For North Dakota, it’s all about focus entering Frozen Four
BOSTON — Reflecting on last year’s heartbreaking loss to Minnesota in the semifinals, North Dakota made it clear that this time, it’s all about eliminating distractions and focusing on the task ahead. “We’re not as wide-eyed,” said senior defenseman Nick Mattson. “It’s a more focused feel for sure. We’re not here for the events. We’re … Read more
Terriers’ Oksanen adjusts well to wing, but it wasn’t his preference
When Boston University coach David Quinn looked at his roster last offseason and saw a gaping hole on the left wing, he knew the solution was to move offensive defenseman Ahti Oksanen up front.
For Boston University, being at home nice but offers no guarantees
BOSTON — The TD Garden may not be Boston University’s home arena, but it sure feels like it. “I’d be lying to you if I didn’t say it was a little bit extra special [with the Frozen Four] being in the city of Boston,” BU coach David Quinn said. “We’ve got a lot of local … Read more
News of marathon bombing verdict changes tone of Boston University media session
Boston University’s news conference Wednesday began with the usual off-day frivolity and outright buffoonery.
In 2015 Frozen Four semifinals, East meets West
Hockey East’s Boston University and Providence face off against the NCHC’s North Dakota and Omaha on Thursday.
To Omaha’s Blais, one comparison to his time at North Dakota is worth discussing
Dean Blais coached North Dakota to two national championships (1997, 2000), inviting comparisons inevitable between this Omaha squad and the teams Blais coached at UND, but it’s not something the coach himself encourages.
Video: North Dakota meets the media on Wednesday
North Dakota coach Dave Hakstol and some of his players appeared in the TD Garden media room for a news conference on Wednesday.
Video: Boston University’s pre-Frozen Four news conference
Boston University players and coach David Quinn met the media Wednesday, the day before their game against North Dakota in the Frozen Four semifinals.
Omaha gets support from program’s founders, builders
As the Omaha Mavericks make their first Frozen Four appearance, they have plenty of support from the founding days of the program.
Video: Matt Grzelcyk chats after Boston University’s practice
Boston University captain Matt Grzelcyk, a Charlestown, Mass., native, talked after Wednesday’s practice about playing in the Frozen Four close to home.
Video: North Dakota assistant Brad Berry wins the shootout
North Dakota players mobbed assistant coach Brad Berry after he won the shootout at the end of Wednesday’s practice.
A loose feel for Omaha practice on Frozen Four eve
BOSTON — When teams take the ice for practice the day before the Frozen Four semifinal games, everyone watches to gauge each team’s demeanor. Are the players tight? Nervous? Intense? Loose? The consensus is that loose is a good sign, and during Omaha’s practice Wednesday at the TD Garden, the Mavericks looked relaxed. In a … Read more
With three prospects playing, Flames pulling for Providence
The Calgary Flames are big Providence boosters this week, with three prospects — all juniors — playing big roles in the Friars’ postseason success.
Friars’ Mingoia finds Frozen Four again, in a second sweater
Junior forward Trevor Mingoia is a noteworthy name among a Providence roster full of stellar stories.