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The University of Michigan ice hockey team secured a 5-2 victory over Michigan State, earning their third consecutive trip to the Frozen Four. Dylan Duke's two goals and an assist propelled him to 100 career points, while Ethan Edwards contributed a goal and two assists. The win marked the program's 1,800th victory and 59th NCAA tournament win. Michigan will face No. 1 ranked Boston College in the 2024 Frozen Four.
Michigan State's hockey team fell to Michigan in the NCAA tournament regional final, ending their season with a 25-10-3 record after winning the Big Ten regular season and tournament championships. Michigan's two quick goals in the third period secured a 5-2 win, sending them to the Frozen Four for the third straight year. Junior forward Dylan Duke and sophomore forward Gavin Brindley scored the crucial goals for Michigan, while MSU's season ends despite a strong performance.
Boston University's men's ice hockey team defeated Minnesota Gophers 6-3 to win the NCAA Sioux Falls Regional, securing a spot in the Frozen Four for the 24th time. Freshmen Jack Harvey and Shane Lachance contributed to the victory, with Macklin Celebrini earning Most Outstanding Player of the regional. The Terriers will face Denver in the national semifinals, with Lane Hutson scoring his 30th goal of the season and junior Mathieu Caron making 25 saves in the game.
The University of Michigan ice hockey team is set to face off against rival Michigan State in the NCAA Midwest Regional final, with the winner advancing to the Frozen Four. This marks the 343rd all-time meeting between the two teams and the first in the NCAA tournament. Michigan's recent victory over North Dakota showcased strong performances from key players, and the team's impressive statistics and history in the NCAA tournament highlight their competitive edge.
Michigan State and Michigan will face off for the sixth time this season in an NCAA tournament regional final, with a Frozen Four berth at stake. Both teams secured close wins in the regional semifinals, setting the stage for another intense matchup. Michigan has a 4-1 record against Michigan State this season, and the rivalry is expected to continue with high stakes on the line.
Michigan and Michigan State hockey will face off in the NCAA tournament quarterfinals with a trip to the Frozen Four at stake, marking their sixth meeting of the season. The Spartans seek to continue their recent dominance over the Wolverines, while Michigan aims to avenge previous losses. The game will be televised on ESPN2 at 6:30 p.m. Sunday from Maryland Heights, Missouri.
Ohio State women's hockey team claimed their second national title in three years by defeating Wisconsin 1-0 in the Frozen Four final. Joy Dunne scored the game-winning goal, and the Buckeyes' defense held off the Badgers' attacks. The game was attended by 4,378 fans, marking the third-highest attendance for a women's hockey title game. Ohio State's win extends their program record for victories in a season to 36 and marks their sixth 20-win season in coach Nadine Muzerall's eight years at the helm.
The 2023 Frozen Four showcased some of the top NHL prospects in college hockey, including Hobey Baker winner Adam Fantilli and top picks Logan Cooley and Matthew Knies. Their peers provided scouting reports on each other, with a scout weighing in on their potential at the next level. Fantilli was praised for his 200-foot game, while Cooley was compared to a young Wayne Gretzky. Hutson was noted for his creativity but may struggle with physicality in the NHL. Snuggerud was praised for his powerful shot and competitive edge.
The Gophers men's hockey team lost 3-2 in overtime to Quinnipiac in the Frozen Four semifinals in Tampa, ending their season and hopes of a national championship.
Quinnipiac won its first NCAA Division I men's hockey national championship in a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory in overtime over Minnesota at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Sophomore forward Jacob Quillan scored 10 seconds into the extra session on a pass from forward Sam Lipkin to finish off the Bobcats' rally. This was the third attempt by Quinnipiac to win the national title, having lost in 2013 and 2016.
The NCAA Division I men's hockey championship game will feature the top two seeds, No. 1 Minnesota and No. 2 Quinnipiac, in a matchup of the nation's top offense against the top defense. Quinnipiac's 1-1-3 forecheck and stingy defense will be a challenge for Minnesota's high-scoring offense, but both teams will need to avoid mistakes in the one-and-done game. Goaltending is expected to be solid on both sides, with Quinnipiac's Yaniv Perets leading the nation in goals-against average and Minnesota's Justen Close ranking fourth.
The University of Michigan ice hockey team's season ended with a 5-2 loss to Quinnipiac in the 2023 Frozen Four national semifinal. Despite tying the game multiple times, Michigan was unable to mount a comeback in the final minutes. Quinnipiac's faceoff prowess was overshadowed by Michigan's 28-26 edge in faceoffs won. Michigan's Seamus Casey and Adam Fantilli scored the team's two goals, with Fantilli's goal marking his 30th of the season and 65th point overall. The Wolverines end the season with a 26-12-3 record and their third Big Ten Tournament title.
Minnesota defeated Boston University 6-2 in the NCAA men’s Frozen Four semifinal to reach its first national championship game since 2014. Luke Mittelstadt scored two goals early in the third period to put Minnesota ahead, and Logan Cooley sealed the victory with two goals, including an empty-netter. Minnesota will face Quinnipiac in the national championship game on Saturday.
Minnesota and Quinnipiac advance to the NCAA Frozen Four final after defeating Boston University and Michigan, respectively. Minnesota's Luke Mittelstadt scored two goals in the third period to secure a 6-2 win over Boston University, while Quinnipiac's Jacob Quillan scored two goals in a 5-2 win over Michigan. Minnesota seeks its first title since 2003, while Quinnipiac seeks its first title after losing in 2013 and 2016.
Minnesota defeated Boston University 6-2 in the Frozen Four semifinal of the NCAA Tournament. Luke Mittelstadt, a freshman defenseman for Minnesota, scored his first multi-goal game and game-winning goal, and was named first star of the game. Boston University lost for the first time this season after scoring first in a game. Minnesota has taken the lead all time in games against Boston University with a head-to-head record of 13-12-2 since their series began in 1963. Minnesota is now 15-3-0 when taking fewer penalties than their opponents.