Most Outstanding Player Benning redeems himself for penalty with Denver’s game-winning goal
Minnesota State scored with Mike Benning in the penalty box but he contributed a goal and an assist in the Pioneers' third-period rally.
Credit to Chrona: Goalie held Denver in championship game until Pioneers took over in third
Magnus Chrona stopped two short-handed breakaways in the first two periods before the Pioneers broke through.
A look inside the stretch that swung the NCAA championship game in Denver’s favor
"Once we started helping each other out, it made a huge difference," said Denver's Mike Benning, who scored the go-ahead goal.
‘Couldn’t stop the bleeding:’ Third period becomes a nightmare for Minnesota State
The Mavericks hadn't lost when leading after two since a mid-October matchup against Michigan.
Gallery: Photos from Denver’s NCAA championship victory against Minnesota State
Denver captured its record-tying ninth NCAA championship Saturday by rallying for a 5-1 victory against Minnesota State at TD Garden.
Listen to Saturday’s USCHO Spotlight from Boston at the NCAA Men’s Frozen Four
USCHO Spotlight hosts Jim Connelly, Derek Schooley, and Ed Trefzger broadcast live from Boston at the Frozen Four.
The waiting can be the hardest part on Frozen Four championship Saturday for NCAA title hopefuls
Denver and Minnesota State have hours to kill before a scheduled faceoff just after 8 p.m. at TD Garden.
With top two offenses playing for NCAA title, Denver and Minnesota State eye defensive tactics
Mavericks coach Mike Hastings and Pioneers coach David Carle see the transition game as dangerous with their opponents in Saturday's men's hockey championship game.
Denver finds a flexible approach to be a winning one in its path to the NCAA final
Two days after defeating Michigan, the Pioneers may be in for a different kind of game against Minnesota State in Saturday's championship game.
Minnesota State paying no mind to winning streak as it enters NCAA title game
The Mavericks have won 18 in a row heading into Saturday's game against Denver.
Minnesota State’s Dryden McKay is first goalie to win Hobey Baker Award since 2001
He broke the single-season record for wins by a goalie this year, shattering the previous record set by Michigan's Marty Turco and Minnesota's Robb Stauber.
2022 Hockey Humanitarian Award recipient Josh Kosack of Union filled with gratitude
"You never know what impact you'll have on somebody else's life by a small gesture," said Kosack, who received the award recognizing college hockey's finest citizen.
Northeastern’s Levi talks returning for ‘unfinished business’ after winning 2022 Mike Richter Award
The sophomore led the nation in save percentage (.952), recording 10 shutouts and posting a goals-against average of 1.54.
Gallery: Photos of Friday practices and awards at the Frozen Four
Denver and Minnesota State skated briefly at TD Garden on Friday before awards ceremonies took place.
USCHO Spotlight live from Boston: Friday 5 to 6 p.m. ET at the NCAA Men’s Frozen Four
USCHO Spotlight hosts Jim Connelly, Derek Schooley, and Ed Trefzger broadcast live from Boston at the Frozen Four.
Four players return to 2021-22 Division I men’s All-American teams, led by three-time pick Dryden McKay
Minnesota State, UMass and Northeastern all had three first-team selections.
Five players score to send Minnesota State past Minnesota for spot in NCAA championship game
Goaltender Dryden McKay (16 saves) earned his 38th win of the season for the Mavericks, who are in their first Division I title game.
Minnesota State generates offense out of its neutral-zone play in downing Minnesota
"We play from our end out," Mavericks captain Wyatt Aamodt said. "That's always been our identity and made us successful and I think everyone bought in tonight."
Minnesota struggles to generate offense against Minnesota State’s tough forecheck
Ten of the Gophers' 17 shots came from defensemen, and six came more specifically from the top pairing of Ryan Johnson and Brock Faber.
Gallery: Photos from Minnesota State’s semifinal win against Minnesota at the Frozen Four
Minnesota State earned a spot in its first Division I NCAA championship game with a 5-1 victory against Minnesota on Thursday at TD Garden.
