Men's Frozen Four

USCHO’s coverage from the Men’s Frozen Four.

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Notebook: Minnesota Duluth wins fourth straight one-goal game

That includes both West Regional victories and the NCHC Frozen Faceoff title game.

Denver leads Notre Dame 2-0 after first period on goals by Romig, Borgström

CHICAGO -- Denver leads Notre Dame 2-0 after the first period in today's second NCAA national semifinal. Pioneer defenseman and member of the Hobey Hat...

Iafallo goal in final minute sends Minnesota Duluth to championship game

Alex Iafallo's redirection of a Willie Raskob pass with 26.6 seconds left in the third period gave Minnesota Duluth a 2-1 victory over Harvard in the first Frozen Four semifinal on Thursday.

Lines for Denver, Notre Dame in the Frozen Four semifinals

Here are the line combinations for the second Frozen Four semifinal game on Thursday between Denver and Notre Dame.
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Scoreless second period leaves Minnesota Duluth, Harvard tied

Harvard goaltender Merrick Madsen stopped all 13 shots he faced in the second period, and the Crimson were tied with Minnesota Duluth 1-1 through 40 minutes Thursday in the Frozen Four semifinals.
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Harvard, Minnesota Duluth even after first period of Frozen Four semifinal

Harvard's Tyler Moy and Minnesota Duluth's Joey Anderson scored in the first period, and the teams were tied 1-1 after 20 minutes of the Frozen Four semifinals.

Line combinations for the Minnesota Duluth-Harvard semifinal

Defenseman Carson Soucy is in the lineup for Minnesota Duluth for the first time since March 3 when the Bulldogs play Harvard in the Frozen Four semifinals on Thursday.
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Thursday Frozen Fest canceled because of inclement weather

CHICAGO -- Thursday's Frozen Fest outside of the United Center has been canceled because of forecast inclement weather. Forecasts call for gusts up to 50...
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Jackson again has Notre Dame close to breakthrough national title

Notre Dame coach Jeff Jackson won national championships at Lake Superior State in 1992 and 1994, while leading the Lakers to four other NCAA tournament appearances.
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Again on opposite benches, Notre Dame’s Jackson, Denver’s Montgomery share coaching bond

The student faces the teacher. It's an age-old theme, one the Frozen Four will see yet again when Denver coach Jim Montgomery, the student, faces Notre Dame coach Jeff Jackson.
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Denver seeks one more step in progress under Montgomery, then another

This is Jim Montgomery's fourth season at the helm of the No. 1 Denver Pioneers, who have made the NCAA tournament in each of those seasons and have advanced one round farther than the last each year.
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On Frozen Four eve, Denver has loose demeanor but stays focused

A semifinal loss last season has been a motivating factor.

Video: Notre Dame gets final Wednesday practice

Notre Dame was the last team on the United Center ice on Wednesday, the day before the Fighting Irish play Denver in the Frozen Four.
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Harvard’s Donatos share special season, but coach hasn’t had time to savor it

The elder Donato said there will be time to reflect once this weekend is over. In the meantime, as it has been all season, it's team first.
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Fox’s rookie-year point production a pleasant surprise for Harvard

"I think we would all have to admit we're a little bit surprised at how successful he's been right away, averaging a point a game," Crimson coach Ted Donato said of defenseman Adam Fox.
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Against Harvard, Minnesota Duluth focuses on tighter defense

"We want to be tighter and not give teams so much time and space," Bulldogs captain Dominic Toninato said.
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Close games helped Minnesota Duluth come together as a team, Sandelin says

It's the third straight NCAA tournament appearance for this senior class, however, and Sandelin thinks that there are a few things that helped his squad advance beyond regional play.

Video: Denver practices at the United Center

Denver ran through drills on Wednesday, a day before it plays Notre Dame in the Frozen Four at the United Center.

Video: Harvard skates at the United Center before national semifinal

Harvard was second on the ice at the United Center on Wednesday in advance of its Frozen Four semifinal game against Minnesota Duluth.

Video: Minnesota Duluth takes the ice for practice at the United Center

Minnesota Duluth has the first practice at the United Center on Wednesday, the day before the Bulldogs play Harvard in the Frozen Four semifinals.

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