Minnesota Duluth’s balance shows in an unexpected source scoring go-ahead goal
Heading into the postseason, Billy Exell, a fourth-liner, had accumulated a grand total of one goal and two assists for the Bulldogs.
Heading into the postseason, Billy Exell, a fourth-liner, had accumulated a grand total of one goal and two assists for the Bulldogs.
The Bulldogs had two shots get past Providence goalie Hayden Hawkey in the first period Thursday but neither counted.
It wasn’t the desired outcome for the Providence Friars, but they walked off the ice at KeyBank Center with their pride intact.
The Bulldogs foiled Providence’s chance to break a third-period tie.
Minnesota Duluth advanced to the national championship game with a 4-1 victory over Providence.
Billy Exell’s rebound goal with 9:53 remaining in the third period broke a tie in the Bulldogs’ 4-1 victory over Providence in the Frozen Four semifinals on Thursday at KeyBank Center.