FROZEN FOUR: Wisconsin advances, holds off late ND surge
Wisconsin will play for a national championship after beating North Dakota 2-1 in the Frozen Four semifinal Thursday night in Las Vegas.
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FROZEN FOUR: With 49 saves by Hicks, Denver still dancing
LAS VEGAS — Johnny Hicks was under siege all night, and never broke. The Denver goalie had 49 saves, including 21 in overtime, as Denver survivesd Michigan 4-3 in a double-OT thriller on Thursday night at the Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena. Outshot by a 2-1 ratio over 90 minutes, Denver needed every save Hicks … Read more
FROZEN FOUR: By the numbers, Denver vs. Michigan
LAS VEGAS — Five numbers to know from Thursday’s 4-3 2OT win by Denver over Michigan in the late national semifinal. .667 Denver now has a 6-3 record in NCAA tournament overtime games. The Pioneers lost in the semifinal round in two overtimes to eventual champion Western Michigan, 3-2, last season and beat Boston University … Read more
Watch: Denver overcomes Michigan in 2nd overtime
Denver scored late in regulation and then found the game-winning goal in the 2nd overtime to upset Michigan, despite being outshot, 52-26.
Watch: Wisconsin Beats North Dakota, Advances to National Championship
Watch the 2026 Frozen Four National Semifinal Pregame Show on USCHO.com from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
FROZEN FOUR LIVE FEED: Denver vs. Michigan
[gameday game_id=2655] https://x.com/i/status/2042466306566324535 JD (12:49): Denver is your winner in double overtime. The Pioneers will play Wisconsin Saturday in search of their 11th NCAA championship. Kent Anderson with the game-winner at 12:35 JD (12:45): I have just been informed that the North Dakota team plane has touched down in Grand Forks. Kidding. I have no … Read more
FROZEN FOUR: By the numbers, Wisconsin vs. North Dakota
LAS VEGAS — Five numbers to know from Thursday’s 2-1 win by Wisconsin over North Dakota in the national semifinal. .739 With today’s win, Wisconsin is now 17-6 all-time in Frozen Four play, the best of any program here in Vegas. That’s .739 if you do the math. 2 While they like to say “correlation … Read more
FROZEN FOUR: Five chances, no answers for ND on power play
LAS VEGAS — They say that defense wins championships, and while Wisconsin is still one win away from a title, its penalty kill made it possible to advance, with a 2-1 win over North Dakota. The Fighting Hawks had five power plays, including a lengthy stretch of five on three in the second period, put … Read more
FROZEN FOUR LIVE FEED: Wisconsin vs. North Dakota
[gameday game_id=2654] JD (7:45): It’s all over. Wisconsin will play for the NCAA championship vs. either Michigan or Denver. JD (7:40): North Dakota scores, with Spunar pulled, trail 2-1 with 52.7 seconds left. Hold on to your seats… JD (7:34): SPUNAL PULLED. EMPTY NET FOR NORTH DAKOTA JD (7:32): Can Wisconsin do it? Up 2-0 … Read more
Watch: 2026 Frozen Four National Semifinal Pregame Show
Watch the 2026 Frozen Four National Semifinal Pregame Show on USCHO.com from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
FROZEN FOUR NOTEBOOK: Smaller schools have big dreams
While Denver is obviously a college hockey powerhouse, claiming 10 national titles and shooting for an 11th this weekend. But in the larger sports picture, the Pioneers and fellow NCHA member North Dakota are relatively small compared to their Big 10 counterparts in this year’s Frozen Four, Michigan and Wisconsin. The four teams have combined … Read more
Jackson’s way: Lessons from legends fuel ND’s Frozen Four run
LAS VEGAS — During his playing days, North Dakota coach Dane Jackson got some excellent advice from his mother on coaching. “That’s something my mom told me,” said Jackson. “You can always learn something from every coach.” Jackson has played under some venerable bench bosses like John Tortorella (Rochester Americans), Bruce Boudreau (Manchester Monarchs), Ted … Read more
FROZEN FOUR: Can Wisconsin learn from its mistakes?
Wisconsin Badgers How they got here: Won the Worcester Regional, beating Dartmouth 5-1 and Michigan State 4-3 (OT) Overall season record: 23-12-2 Top players: D Ben Dexheimer (7-20-27), D Luke Osburn (6-15-20), F Quinn Finley (17-16-33), F Christian Fitzgerald (16-15-31), F Gavin Morrissey (9-27-33). Top goalie: Daniel Hauser (20-7-2, 2.56, .899) Why they’ll win the … Read more
FROZEN FOUR: Is title No. 11 in the cards for Denver?
Denver Pioneers Season record: 27-11-3 How they got to Las Vegas: Won the Loveland Regional, beating Cornell 5-0 and Western Michigan 6-2 Top players: F James Reeder (10-23-33), F Rieger Lorenz (16-18-34), D Erik Pohlkamp (18-21-39), F Sam Harris (15-19-34) Top goalie: Johnny Hicks (14-0-1, 1.12, .958) Why they’ll win the national championship: Hicks has … Read more
Tuesday at the Frozen Four: How will coaches handle Vegas?
Jim Connelly and Derek Schooley talk about how each team’s coaches might handle a Frozen Four in a city with many distraction.
FROZEN FOUR: Michigan hopes experience helps
Michigan Wolverines How they got to Las Vegas: Won the Albany Regional, beating Bentley 5-1 and Minnesota Duluth 4-3 Overall season record: 31-7-1 Top players: D Tyler Duke (2-16-18), D Luca Fantilli (4-13-17), F T.J. Hughes (21-35-56), F Michael Hage (13-38-51), F Will Horcoff (25-13-38). Top goalie: Jack Ivankovic (25-7-1, 2.13, .923) Why they’ll win … Read more
LA Kings sign WMU’s Slukynsky brothers
Western Michigan’s Slukynsky brothers are headed to California to play pro hockey. The LA Kings have signed goaltender Hampton Slukynsky to a three-year entry-level contract through the 2028-29 season, and forward Grant Slukynsky to a one-year entry-level contract through the 2026-27 season. Additionally, both players will join the Ontario Reign, the Kings’ AHL affiliate, on … Read more
FROZEN FOUR: Fighting Hawks are back for first time since 2016
North Dakota Fighting Hawks Season record: 29-9-1 How they got to Las Vegas: Won the Sioux Falls Regional, beating Merrimack 3-0 and Quinnipiac 5-0 Top players: F Will Zellers (18-16-34), F Ellis Rickwood (8-28-36), D Abram Wiebe (5-24-29) F Cole Reschny (6-29-35). Top goalie: Jan Špunar (20-4-1, 1.90 goals-against average, .917 save percentage). Why they’ll … Read more
HHA: Goulding has passion for sport and service
Kara Goulding’s support at home turned into a college career defined not only by hockey, but by leadership, service and advocacy for others.
