Frozen Four Preview

[schwartzwatch]

Boston University first team in. 3-2 over Cornell in overtime at the Toledo Regional final. Latest Hutson, Celebrini software. And Jack Hughes (no, not THAT Jack Hughes ).

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BU will be joined by Western Michigan University, who defeated Umass 2-1 at the Fargo Regional. First-ever Final Four appearance by the Broncos. Two more regional finals tomorrow.

[Hooking]

Hope lots of people show up at Enterprise to watch! I would if I was there.

[STL fan in MN]

The game to watch tomorrow is Denver and Boston College. Rematch of the national title game from a year ago. Two heavyweights going at it. Only one makes the Frozen Four again.

[schwartzwatch]

The game to watch tomorrow is Denver and Boston College. Rematch of the national title game from a year ago. Two heavyweights going at it. Only one makes the Frozen Four again.

Arguably, the two best players in college hockey squaring off again. Leonard v. Buium. Sounds like a Supreme Court case.

[STL fan in MN]

The game to watch tomorrow is Denver and Boston College. Rematch of the national title game from a year ago. Two heavyweights going at it. Only one makes the Frozen Four again.

Arguably, the two best players in college hockey squaring off again. Leonard v. Buium. Sounds like a Supreme Court case.

I’d agree with that but there’s a bunch of talent on both sides. Denver has been hit or miss this season and that’s reflected with only being a 3 seed in this tourney but if I had a vote for Hobey Baker, I’d probably go with Denver’s Jack Devine. He’s been that good. An excellent distributor (led the league in points and assists). He’s not going to be as good of a pro as Leonard, Buium and others (he’s a late ‘03 so he’s a bit older than most of the top college players) but he’s been the best overall player in college hockey this season IMO.

Denver doesn’t have the name recognition of BC’s roster but they still have 11 guys drafted by NHL teams on their roster. And they're generally older and more experienced too.

I’d say Leonard is BC’s best player (leads the league with 30 goals) but Perreault is right there and they of course have Hagens as well. And arguably the best goalie in the league in Fowler. They have 12 drafted players and then Hagens who will be as well in a few months.

I’ll give #1 BC the edge here today but wouldn’t be at all surprised if Denver pulls it off. They have the experience and I think Carle is the better coach. Greg Brown is a decent coach but I watched last year’s title game in person and it was clear Carle outcoached him badly in terms of in-game adjustments. BC just hasn’t been the same since legendary coach Jerry York retired.

[moose-and-squirrel]

The game to watch tomorrow is Denver and Boston College. Rematch of the national title game from a year ago. Two heavyweights going at it. Only one makes the Frozen Four again.

Arguably, the two best players in college hockey squaring off again. Leonard v. Buium. Sounds like a Supreme Court case.

I’d agree with that but there’s a bunch of talent on both sides. Denver has been hit or miss this season and that’s reflected with only being a 3 seed in this tourney but if I had a vote for Hobey Baker, I’d probably go with Denver’s Jack Devine. He’s been that good. An excellent distributor (led the league in points and assists). He’s not going to be as good of a pro as Leonard, Buium and others (he’s a late ‘03 so he’s a bit older than most of the top college players) but he’s been the best overall player in college hockey this season IMO.

if my memory serves me right (and at my age it prolly doesn't) this sounds a lot like Monty his last year in Maine

[Cujo's Mask]

The game to watch tomorrow is Denver and Boston College. Rematch of the national title game from a year ago. Two heavyweights going at it. Only one makes the Frozen Four again.

Arguably, the two best players in college hockey squaring off again. Leonard v. Buium. Sounds like a Supreme Court case.

I’d agree with that but there’s a bunch of talent on both sides. Denver has been hit or miss this season and that’s reflected with only being a 3 seed in this tourney but if I had a vote for Hobey Baker, I’d probably go with Denver’s Jack Devine. He’s been that good. An excellent distributor (led the league in points and assists). He’s not going to be as good of a pro as Leonard, Buium and others (he’s a late ‘03 so he’s a bit older than most of the top college players) but he’s been the best overall player in college hockey this season IMO.

Denver doesn’t have the name recognition of BC’s roster but they still have 11 guys drafted by NHL teams on their roster. And they're generally older and more experienced too.

I’d say Leonard is BC’s best player (leads the league with 30 goals) but Perreault is right there and they of course have Hagens as well. And arguably the best goalie in the league in Fowler. They have 12 drafted players and then Hagens who will be as well in a few months.

I’ll give #1 BC the edge here today but wouldn’t be at all surprised if Denver pulls it off. They have the experience and I think Carle is the better coach. Greg Brown is a decent coach but I watched last year’s title game in person and it was clear Carle outcoached him badly in terms of in-game adjustments. BC just hasn’t been the same since legendary coach Jerry York retired.

MN, if DU wins this game (and potentially more), do you think Carle jumps ship to the NHL? Dude has an impeccable post season/tournament record at this point between DU and the WJC’s.

[bud white]

Well, one local individual has a vetted interest...

Jamal Mayers played his college hawkey at WMU. As did the late ESPN broadcaster John Saunders

[schwartzwatch]

The game to watch tomorrow is Denver and Boston College. Rematch of the national title game from a year ago. Two heavyweights going at it. Only one makes the Frozen Four again.

Arguably, the two best players in college hockey squaring off again. Leonard v. Buium. Sounds like a Supreme Court case.

I’d agree with that but there’s a bunch of talent on both sides. Denver has been hit or miss this season and that’s reflected with only being a 3 seed in this tourney but if I had a vote for Hobey Baker, I’d probably go with Denver’s Jack Devine. He’s been that good. An excellent distributor (led the league in points and assists). He’s not going to be as good of a pro as Leonard, Buium and others (he’s a late ‘03 so he’s a bit older than most of the top college players) but he’s been the best overall player in college hockey this season IMO.

Denver doesn’t have the name recognition of BC’s roster but they still have 11 guys drafted by NHL teams on their roster. And they're generally older and more experienced too.

I’d say Leonard is BC’s best player (leads the league with 30 goals) but Perreault is right there and they of course have Hagens as well. And arguably the best goalie in the league in Fowler. They have 12 drafted players and then Hagens who will be as well in a few months.

I’ll give #1 BC the edge here today but wouldn’t be at all surprised if Denver pulls it off. They have the experience and I think Carle is the better coach. Greg Brown is a decent coach but I watched last year’s title game in person and it was clear Carle outcoached him badly in terms of in-game adjustments. BC just hasn’t been the same since legendary coach Jerry York retired.

MN, if DU wins this game (and potentially more), do you think Carle jumps ship to the NHL? Dude has an impeccable post season/tournament record at this point between DU and the WJC’s.

I know you posed the question to the fan, and I would like to hear his opinion as well. I know (1) Carle gets the question relentlessly, and (2) the hockey media in Philly are wet with anticipation (Shaw is not long-term). DC has always brushed off the question by saying "if/when the right opportunity comes along". He's an Alaska native with a heart condition. So, Fan, what constitutes "the right opportunity"?

[Cujo's Mask]

That’s a great point sw. I wonder if a team like Seattle should go all in on him? Closer to home and they really need a star coach at this point. I’m thinking Philly won’t be the right fit in his eyes, but maybe $ can make it so.

[2forDiving]

This UConn/Penn St OT has been great! Both teams are emptying the tanks.

[Aesa]

Penn State wins in OT

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Penn State wins in OT

I think PSU had lost three regional finals. First-ever trip to the Frozen Four. Sugar daddy Pegula must be proud.

[Aesa]

Denver up 2-1 over Boston College, end of 2nd.

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Denver up 2-1 over Boston College, end of 2nd.

Teddy Stiga with the breakaway five-hole goal in the final minute. Predators 2nd rounder (will be a thorn in the Blues' side in the Central Division, though probably not as much as Buium at Minnesota).