Minnesota shuts down Western Michigan to make its first Frozen Four since 2014
Matthew Knies scored a first-period goal and Justen Close made 24 saves for a shutout to get the Gophers to Boston.
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An early look at the 2022 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four: Denver, Minnesota State, Minnesota and Michigan
Some quick notes on the four teams that advanced to Boston for the April 7 national semifinals.
One goal enough as Minnesota State gets back to the Frozen Four by holding off Notre Dame
“If you’re going to make it to the Frozen Four, you’re going to have to earn it,” Mavericks goalie Dryden McKay said after shutting out the Fighting Irish.
Denver’s Savoie lands last punch in ‘heavyweight bout’ with Minnesota Duluth for spot in Frozen Four
Pioneers forward Carter Savoie called his third-period goal a “lucky bounce” but it helped his team get to Boston and deny the Bulldogs a fifth straight trip to the Frozen Four.
Harvard captain Abruzzese signs with NHL’s Maple Leafs, forgoes senior season with Crimson
Harvard junior captain Nick Abruzzese has signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Abruzzese, a fourth-round selection (124th overall) in the 2019 NHL Draft by Toronto, will forgo his senior season at Harvard. “We would like to congratulate Nick on his signing with the Toronto Maple Leafs,” said Harvard coach Ted Donato … Read more
Quinnipiac holds on to get past St. Cloud State but Bobcats ‘need to clean things up’
The Bobcats allowed more than three goals for the first time this season and were outshot 34-16 but advanced to face Michigan for a spot in the Frozen Four.
Meyers caps Minnesota’s rally in overtime as Gophers get past UMass in NCAA first round
The win took a come-from-behind effort as UMass swung the game open with two goals in a 56-second span in the first period.
Start proves critical as No. 1 overall seed Michigan gets past American International in NCAA tournament
Goals by Garrett Van Wyhe and Ethan Edwards 39 seconds apart early in the first period set the Wolverines on their way in the Allentown Regional semifinals.
After review, Luke Grainger gets overtime goal to send Western Michigan past Northeastern
The Broncos won their first NCAA tournament game after seven losses despite the Huskies’ third-period rally in the Worcester Regional opener.
Here’s who contestants in USCHO’s Bracket Challenge Contest see winning the 2022 NCAA championship
All 16 teams in the field were on the final line of at least one bracket in the contest.
Previewing the 2022 NCAA hockey tournament, Worcester Regional: Western Michigan, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Northeastern
WORCESTER REGIONAL When: Friday, March 25 & Sunday, March 27 Where: DCU Center, Worcester, Mass. Matchups: Western Michigan vs. Northeastern, March 25, noon, ESPNU; Minnesota vs. Massachusetts, March 25, 6 p.m., ESPNU; championship, March 27, 4 p.m./6:30 p.m., ESPN2 1. WESTERN MICHIGAN How they got here: At-large bid Overall season record: 25-11-1 Top players: F … Read more
Wright’s third-period deflection sends Denver past UMass Lowell in NCAA Loveland Regional
No. 1 Denver advanced to Saturday’s regional final, where it will play No. 2 Minnesota Duluth for a trip to the Frozen Four.
Notre Dame turns page from replay drama, gets overtime win against North Dakota in NCAA tournament
An extended video review at the end of regulation overturned a Fighting Irish winning goal but Graham Slaggert scored in overtime.
Fanti backstops ‘fortunate’ Minnesota Duluth’s first-round NCAA tournament win against Michigan Tech
Goalie Ryan Fanti stopped 28 shots for his third consecutive shutout as the Bulldogs advanced in the Loveland Regional.
‘Bend, not break’ philosophy gets Minnesota State past Harvard in NCAA tournament
The Mavericks had to withstand two momentum shifts to hold on for a 4-3 win over Harvard in Thursday’s early Albany Regional semifinal.
Lindenwood University joining NCAA Division I men’s college hockey ranks for 2022-23 season
Lindenwood University announced Thursday that it will add a NCAA Division I men’s ice hockey program beginning in the fall of 2022. This statement comes on the heels of an announcement last month that the university will transition all NCAA athletic programs to the Division I level during a similar timeframe. “This marks an exciting … Read more
Previewing the 2022 NCAA hockey tournament, Allentown Regional: Michigan, Quinnipiac, St. Cloud State, American International
ALLENTOWN REGIONAL When: Friday, March 25 & Sunday, March 27 Where: PPL Center, Allentown, Pa. Matchups: Michigan vs. American International, March 25, 3 p.m., ESPNU; Quinnipiac vs. St. Cloud State, March 25, 8 p.m., ESPNews; championship, March 27, 4 p.m./6:30 p.m., ESPN2 1. MICHIGAN How they got here: Won Big Ten tournament championship Overall season … Read more
UMass’ Trivigno collects second straight Walter Brown Award as top American-born Division I college hockey player in New England
The Gridiron Club of Greater Boston announced Thursday that Massachusetts senior forward Bobby Trivigno is recipient of the 70th Walter Brown Award, presented annually to the best American-born Division I college hockey player in New England. Trivigno also won the award in 2021. Trivigno, a native of Setauket, N.Y., scored 20 goals and added 28 … Read more
USA Hockey announces full staff to return for restart of 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship in August
Providence coach Nate Leaman, who led the United States to the gold medal at the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship in Edmonton, will return as head coach of the 2022 U.S. National Junior Team. Leaman will be joined by Ted Donato (Harvard), Kris Mayotte (Colorado College) and Steve Miller (Ohio State) serving as assistant coaches, … Read more
Providence goaltender Stauber leaves Friars after junior season, inks NHL deal with Blackhawks
Providence junior goaltender Jaxson Stauber has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks, forgoing his senior season with the Friars. Stauber’s contract runs through the 2023-24 season. The native of Plymouth, Minn., who was a Walter Brown Award and Mike Richter Award semifinalist for the second consecutive season, posted a 21-14-2 record with … Read more