Men's Frozen Four

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

Suspended 2 years ago, UMass’ Trivigno completes turnaround as Frozen Four Most Outstanding Player

Trivigno scored the goal that capped off UMass' 5-0 victory against St. Cloud State in the NCAA championship game at PPG Paints Arena.

UMass goalie Lindberg’s mental toughness this week and this season leads Minutemen to national championship

Sidelined in a hotel room near campus back in Amherst, Mass., a nervous Filip Lindberg had to watch his teammates play Thursday from a 500-mile distance.

Dazzling Lagunov short-handed goal solidifies UMass’ lead en route to national championship

Philip Lagunov's goal five minutes into the second period was a backbreaker to St. Cloud State's hopes at a rally from a two-goal deficit.

St. Cloud State hopes to take turn using championship loss as fuel for Frozen Four return

The Huskies were shut out by UMass in their first appearance in the national championship game, just like the Minutemen were blanked by Minnesota Duluth in 2019, their first time in the final game of the season.

Gallery: UMass blanks St. Cloud State for national championship

Photos from UMass' 5-0 victory against St. Cloud State in the 2021 Men's Frozen Four championship game at PPG Paints Arena.

UMass leads St. Cloud State by 4 entering third period of national championship game

Special teams helped UMass double its lead in the second period of the 2021 national championship game and the Minutemen lead St. Cloud State, 4-0, with 20 minutes standing between the them and their first national championship.

UMass opens up two-goal lead over St. Cloud State after first period of national championship game

Goals by Aaron Bohlinger and Reed Lebster have UMass ahead of St. Cloud State 2-0 after the first period of the national championship game.

Championship game preview: For St. Cloud State and UMass, Men’s Frozen Four semifinal victories only first step

The Huskies and the Minutemen both go in search of their program's first NCAA championship in Saturday's game.

Lesson learned: UMass eschews busy Friday at Frozen Four in favor of rest

With experience from two years ago, this Friday at the Frozen Four was intentionally calm for the Minutemen ahead of Saturday's game against St. Cloud State at PPG Paints Arena.

Hammer delivers timely postseason scoring as part of ‘great journey’ with St. Cloud State

If St. Cloud State's Will Hammer has one more goal in him, it will make the contrast between his regular season and his postseason more remarkable.

Wisconsin’s Cole Caufield wins 2021 Hobey Baker Award as college hockey’s best player

After a 52-point season for Wisconsin, Cole Caufield has been named the 2021 Hobey Baker Award winner as college hockey's best player.

Michigan freshman Thomas Bordeleau selected 2020-21 Tim Taylor Award winner as national rookie of the year

Michigan freshman forward Thomas Bordeleau has been named the recipient of the 2021 Tim Taylor Award, given annually to the best first-year player in...

Union’s Josh Kosack captures 2020-21 Derek Hines Unsung Hero Award with leadership qualities, community outreach initiatives

Union senior forward Josh Kosack has been named the winner of the 2020-21 Derek Hines Unsung Hero Award. The award was established by the HCA...

Minnesota’s Jack LaFontaine tabbed Mike Richter Award winner as D-I men’s hockey’s top goaltender

Minnesota goalie Jack LaFontaine was announced Friday as the 2021 Mike Richter Award winner as the top goaltender in Division I men’s hockey. The Mississauga,...

Delaney Wolf, 2021 Hockey Humanitarian Award recipient from Saint Mary’s, ‘brings everyone along with her’

In her second year as a finalist for the award, the Bismarck, North Dakota, native was recognized for a long list of volunteer activities.
USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast

Previewing the UMass-St. Cloud 2021 NCAA Frozen Four final and reviewing the semifinals: USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 18

We're joined by Chris Peters and Todd Milewski to look ahead to Saturday's national championship game and back at Thursday's semifinals.

North Dakota top scorer Kawaguchi named winner of 2020-21 Senior CLASS Award

North Dakota forward Jordan Kawaguchi has been selected as the 2020-21 Senior CLASS Award winner. The award, chosen by a nationwide vote of Division I...

UMass overpowers Minnesota Duluth in overtime for spot in Men’s Frozen Four championship game

Garrett Wait buried a pass from linemate Bobby Trivigno at 14:30 in overtime to give UMass a 3-2 victory over Minnesota Duluth.

Last-minute heroics for St. Cloud State give Huskies 5-4 win over Minnesota State, chance to play for school’s first national title

PITTSBURGH – In a year that has been about the next man up and showing resiliency for St. Cloud State, the battle-tested Huskies will now play for a national championship on Saturday night.

In first start since January, UMass goalie Murray’s solid performance eases his coach’s concerns

Matt Murray's last start before the Frozen Four semifinals was Jan. 18, but he made 36 saves to help UMass to victory.

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