The North Dakota coach has come close before but has never won a national title in six previous Frozen Four appearances. Sean Davich thinks things will be different in Boston.
The history and the dining are impressive, but beware of the tourist traps.
The Mavericks’ top seven scorers are freshmen and sophomores, but seniors like goaltender Ryan Massa helped guide the young group.
The Friars haven’t played in a Frozen Four since 1985.
The UND defenseman was inserted into the lineup for the West Regional final just before the game when a regular was unable to play because of illness, and he scored his first goal of the season.
Overshadowed by linemate Jack Eichel, Evan Rodrigues has 16 goals and 45 points in his last 23 games.
The two national semifinals are polar opposites in terms of the pedigrees of the teams involved.
Providence plays Omaha in one semifinal in Boston, while Boston University plays North Dakota.