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St. John's basketball team, led by coach Rick Pitino, opened their season with a dominant 108-74 victory over Quinnipiac, showcasing their athleticism and depth, and signaling their potential as a national championship contender, despite some early-game mistakes.
Quinnipiac men's hockey team coach Rand Pecknold got emotional and asked for a hug from ESPN2 analyst Colby Cohen after winning the team's first national championship in program history. The team won in dramatic fashion, scoring just 10 seconds into overtime against No. 1 Minnesota. Pecknold expressed pride in his team and the culture they have built at Quinnipiac University.
Rand Pecknold, head coach of the Quinnipiac men's hockey team, asked for a hug from ESPN analyst Colby Cohen during a postgame interview after the team won its first national championship in program history. Pecknold, who has led the program for 29 seasons, was emotional and proud of his team's accomplishment. The Bobcats defeated No. 1 ranked Minnesota in overtime to cap off a successful postseason run.
Quinnipiac won the NCAA national championship with just two NHL draft picks in its lineup, proving that great college hockey players come from all sorts of NHL draft statuses. The Bobcats were a dominant team from the start of the season, finishing with just four losses and sweeping Harvard, which had more NHL draft picks than anyone in college hockey. Another major factor in Quinnipiac's title was coach Rand Pecknold's use of the NCAA transfer portal, with four transfers on their roster, including Collin Graf, who scored the game-tying goal in the championship game.
Quinnipiac defeated Minnesota 3-2 in overtime to win the 2023 NCAA Division I men’s hockey national championship. Jacob Quillan scored the game-winning goal just 10 seconds into overtime, putting home a forehand-backhand move off a feed from Sam Lipkin. It was Quinnipiac’s first-ever national title in program history.
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's men's hockey team won its first national championship in program history with a thrilling 3-2 overtime win over No. 1-ranked Minnesota. The team had been playing in its third national championship game, having lost in 2013 and 2016. Quinnipiac notched the win with a goal by Jacob Quillan only 10 seconds into the overtime period, off a brilliant assist by Sam Lipkin. The title was a long time coming for head coach Rand Pecknold, who was visibly emotional as he was interviewed on the ESPN2 broadcast.
Quinnipiac's Jacob Quillan scored the game-winning goal in overtime to secure their first-ever NCAA Ice Hockey Championship title with a 3-2 victory over Minnesota Golden Gophers. The Bobcats overcame a 2-0 deficit and tied the game with less than three minutes remaining in regulation before winning in overtime.
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.
Quinnipiac won its first NCAA Division I men's hockey national championship Saturday night, posting 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.
Minnesota and Quinnipiac will face off in the NCAA Men's Frozen Four championship game, marking the first time since 1993 that the highest seeds from each region will compete for the title. This is also only the third time in 53 events that the highest seed from the East has played the highest seed from the West. The championship game will see the top two overall seeds compete, which is a rarity in the 16-team format.
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 and Quinnipiac topped Michigan in the NCAA Frozen Four, advancing to the championship game. Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Matthew Knies played a key role in Minnesota's victory.
Minnesota defeated Boston University 6-2 in the NCAA Frozen Four semifinals, with freshman Luke Mittelstadt scoring two third-period goals. They will face Quinnipiac in the final, who beat Michigan 5-2 with a two-goal game from Jacob Quillan. Minnesota seeks their first title since 2003, while Quinnipiac seeks their first title after losing in 2013 and '16.