The attempts they did allow, they were mostly blocked or came from so far outside, Justen Close had plenty of time to see the puck and eat up the rebounds. After that, Minnesota held Western Michigan to just one shot attempt inside and below the dots. The Gophers held a 2-0 lead in the third period after a power-play goal from Aaron Huglen early in the period doubled their lead. Minnesota's ability to defend, especially in the neutral zone and at the front of Justen Close's net, was elite (to use an overused term). "We played as tight and together for two games as we needed to do and as we wanted to do."Īs talented as Minnesota's roster looks, it wasn't the overwhelming offense that pushed them across the finish line. "This was a really strong weekend for our team," Motzko said. Ironically, the victory on Sunday came four years to the day he was announced as the new Minnesota head coach, taking over for Don Lucia in 2018. It's Minnesota's first trip to the Frozen Four since 2014 and the first trip there for Bob Motzko as head coach of the Gophers. Minnesota shut down Western Michigan on Sunday, 3-0, at the DCU Center in Worcester and advance to the Frozen Four in Boston in two weeks. Minnesota's roster is loaded with 14 NHL Draft picks, and that doesn't include Ben Meyers, the team's captain, who will almost certainly sign an NHL deal once the Gophers' season comes to a close.īut, that's going to have to wait a few more weeks. If It's Like Past Boston Frozen Fours, This Year's Will Be a Classic.NCAA Tournament: Worcester Regional Preview.McKay, Brink, Meyers Part of Hobey Hat Trick.Minnesota Needed Talent and Grit to Get By UMass.
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