Denver's shock victory upsetting both BU and BC in the Frozen Four tournament
In the world of college hockey, the 2023 Frozen Four tournament, held in St. Paul, Minnesota, was a thrilling spectacle filled with unexpected twists and historic moments.
The tournament kicked off with the regional games, where Boston University made a strong statement, scoring six goals in both of their games, setting a high bar for the competition. However, only one of the top four seeds advanced to the Frozen Four, adding an element of unpredictability to the tournament.
Two teams from Massachusetts, Boston University and Harvard, participated in the Frozen Four for the first time since 1994. Denver, a team known for its consistent success, narrowly advanced to the Frozen Four, with both of their regional wins being one-score games.
The semi-finals took place on April 11th, 2023, with Boston University facing off against Denver in the first match. Denver emerged victorious with a 2-1 overtime win, securing their spot in the national championship.
Meanwhile, Michigan, the only unseeded team, made history by advancing to the Frozen Four for the third year in a row.
The national championship saw Denver take on Boston College. In a tight match, Denver clinched their 10th title with a 2-0 victory, becoming the winningest program in men's college hockey history.
On the other side of the sports world, the NBA Playoffs were equally exciting. The Golden State Warriors won in Game 7 of the first round, setting the stage for an anticipated second round. The exact outcomes and dates of the second-round games are yet to be determined.
Elsewhere in the college hockey scene, Holy Cross Women's Hockey snapped an 8-game losing streak, while Holy Cross Men's Hockey moved up to third place in Atlantic Hockey.
The 2023 NCAA Hockey Tournament took place in St. Louis, and the University of Connecticut (UConn) made headlines by winning the NCAA men's ice hockey national title in 2024.
All four teams in the tournament were among the most successful in terms of Frozen Fours won, with Denver and Michigan having won nine, Boston College and Boston University having won five, and Wisconsin having won six.
As the dust settles on these exciting tournaments, fans eagerly await the next season, where new stories and records are sure to be made.
