ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Duluth has proven its ability to persevere while reaching its first Frozen Four since 2004.
With a knack for scoring clutch goals, the Bulldogs ascended to the top of the college hockey rankings in November. However, a midseason slip in which UMD went 1-3-1 in December had the Bulldogs’ chances of reaching the Frozen Four in their home state slipping away.
With a renewed approach focused on special teams and team unity, UMD got its momentum back and will face Notre Dame in Thursday’s first semifinal in St. Paul.
The Bulldogs traveled some 150 miles south to St. Paul for the Frozen Four after knocking off No. 1 overall seed Yale in the East Regional.
