Men's Frozen Four

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

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Denver’s Troy Terry becomes third player to win NCAAs, World Juniors gold in same season

The most recent was Chris Kreider, who won both tournaments in 2010 as a Boston College freshman.
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Notebook: Injured Hammond rejoins Denver teammates for celebration

In the postgame news conference, an emotional coach Jim Montgomery said Hammond's prognosis is probably a broken ankle after three orthopedic surgeons on site worked to put it back in place.
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Denver goaltender Jaillet saves best for last in championship victory

Outshot 17-3 in the third period and surrendering a goal with five minutes to play that pulled Minnesota Duluth to within one, Denver at times appeared to lose some poise.

Denver news conference after 2017 NCAA national championship

Denver coach Jim Montgomery and players Jarid Lukosevicius, Tanner Jaillet, and Will Butcher answered questions in the NCAA's official news conference following the Pioneers'...

Minnesota Duluth news conference after 2017 NCAA national championship

Minnesota Duluth coach Scott Sandelin and players Karson Kuhlman, Avery Peterson, and Dominic Toninato answered questions in the NCAA's official news conference following the...

Raw video: Denver celebrates its eighth national championship

Denver players and coaches celebrate on the United Center ice after defeating Minnesota Duluth 3-2 on Saturday in the Frozen Four championship game.

Denver wins national championship on Lukosevicius hat trick

CHICAGO -- Denver's Jarid Lukosevicius scored the first hat trick in an NCAA title game since his coach Jim Montgomery did it for Maine...

Hat trick by Denver’s Jarid Lukosevicius gives Pioneers a 3-1 lead over Minnesota Duluth after two

CHICAGO -- Denver's Jarid Lukosevicius scored the first hat trick in an NCAA national championship game since his coach Jim Montgomery did it for...

Denver and Minnesota Duluth are scoreless after one in the NCAA national championship

CHICAGO -- After the first period of tonight's NCAA national championship, Denver and Minnesota Duluth remain scoreless. Denver had the first eight shots on goal,...

Lines for Denver, Minnesota Duluth in the Frozen Four championship game

Neither Denver nor Minnesota Duluth made changes to its lineup for Saturday's national championship game at the United Center.
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Denver’s Tanner Jaillet wins the Mike Richter Award as top goaltender

The NCHC goaltender of the year is 27-5-4 with a 1.83 goals-against average and .928 save percentage.

Denver’s Will Butcher named 2017 Hobey Baker Award winner

CHICAGO -- Denver defenseman Will Butcher was named the winner of the 2017 Hobey Baker Award as the top player in Division I men's...
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Minnesota Duluth’s ask from players: ‘Go out there and play their best game’

"I think it's going to be a great hockey game if both teams play up to their capabilities," Bulldogs coach Scott Sandelin said.
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Even on final weekend, Minnesota Duluth a team without a simple explanation

"I've told my wife a couple of times, I don't know if I've ever figured this group out all year," Bulldogs coach Scott Sandelin said.
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Denver must match intensity of Minnesota Duluth’s productive top line

"After we make a play on the rush, we have to get back and reload and also get a couple of guys back," captain Will Butcher said.
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After missing series against Minnesota Duluth, Borgström a potential wild card for Denver

Borgström knows that Duluth likes to play physically, and the Bulldogs have clogged up the neutral zone effectively in all their postseason games.

Video: Denver skates at United Center on Friday

Here's how Denver's practice at the United Center looked on Friday, one day before the Pioneers play Minnesota Duluth for the national championship.

Video: Minnesota Duluth practices on Friday at the Frozen Four

Minnesota Duluth took the United Center ice first on Friday, one day before its national championship game against Denver.
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Notebook: First goal a good omen for Denver

The Pioneers are 24-0-1 when scoring the first goal.
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Key play: Butcher helps deliver two-goal lead for Denver

He set up Henrik Borgstrom's goal in the first period.

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