Minnesota–Duluth Bulldogs men's ice hockey

Minnesota–Duluth Bulldogs men's ice hockey
University University of Minnesota at Duluth
Conference NCHC
Head coach Scott Sandelin
18th season, 308–283–81 (.519)
Captain(s) Karson Kuhlman
Alternate captain(s) Adam Johnson
Parker Mackay
Arena AMSOIL Arena
Capacity: 6,800
Surface: 200' x 85'
Location Duluth, Minnesota
Colors Maroon and Gold[1]
         
NCAA Tournament championships
2011
NCAA Tournament Frozen Four
1984, 1985, 2004, 2011, 2017
NCAA Tournament appearances
1983, 1984, 1985, 1993, 2004, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017
Conference Tournament championships
1984, 1985, 2009, 2017
Conference regular season championships
1951–52, 1952–53, 1955–56, 1956–57, 1957–58, 1958–59, 1959–60, 1960–61, 1983–84, 1984–85, 1992–93
Current uniform

The Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs men's ice hockey team is a NCAA Division I college ice hockey program that represents the University of Minnesota Duluth. The Bulldogs are a member of the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC). The team plays home games at the 6,800-seat AMSOIL Arena at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.[2]

The Bulldogs program has produced many NHL players such as Glenn 'Chico' Resch, Jim Johnson who is currently the assistant coach for the San Jose Sharks, Tom Kurvers, Dave Langevin, and Bob Mason. Perhaps the best known alumni of Minnesota-Duluth include Hockey Hall of Fame member Brett Hull, as well as Mark Pavelich and John Harrington, both of whom were members of the Miracle on Ice gold-medal winning 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team. On April 9, 2011, the Bulldogs beat the University of Michigan, 3-2 in overtime, to win its first NCAA Division I Championship.

History

Early history

From 1930 until 1965 UMD played an independent schedule at the NCAA Division I level. The program was accepted into the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) beginning in the 1965-66 season, in which, UMD played until the end of the 2012-13 season. For the 2013-14 season UMD started play in the National Collegiate Hockey Conference.[3]

1980s success

The program's first postseason success came in the 1980s. UMD made the NCAA Tournament three straight seasons from 1983-1985.[3] The Bulldogs advanced to the NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament for the first time in school history in 1983, but were defeated by Providence College in a two-game series by the scores of 3-7 and 2-3.[4]

In 1983-84 UMD won its first conference regular season title and conference postseason tournament to receive the program's second bid to the NCAA tournament. UMD defeated Clarkson University in the quarterfinals and advanced to the 1984 Frozen Four in Lake Placid, New York.[5] UMD reached the title game by defeating WCHA foe, University of North Dakota, 2-1 in overtime.[5] The championship game featured a match-up between Minnesota–Duluth and Bowling Green (CCHA).[5] After 60 minutes of hockey, the game remained tied, 4-4. Bowling Green's Gino Cavallini scored a goal in the fourth overtime to defeat UMD in the longest NCAA Division I ice hockey championship game in history, 97 minutes and 11 seconds of playing time.[6]

For the third season in a row, the Bulldogs reached the NCAA tournament and for the second straight season UMD reached the Frozen Four.[7] The team had their hopes for a national championship lost in another overtime game, this time a 6-5 semifinal loss in three overtimes to Rensselaer.[8] The Bulldogs would rebound in the third place game to defeat Boston College, 2-1 in overtime.[9]

Minnesota–Duluth next bid to the NCAA tournament would come in 1993. The Bulldogs faced Brown University in the first round, winning 7-3.[10] UMD was defeated by Lake Superior State in the quarterfinals, 4-3. Lake Superior State would go on to the Frozen Four, losing in the national title game to Maine.[10]

Recent history

UMD's next NCAA post-season berth came after an eleven-year drought in 2004. The Bulldogs won the first game in the Midwest Regional, shutting out Michigan State 5–0.[11] The win over Michigan State set up a game against WCHA rival and the defending back-to-back national champions, Minnesota.[12] UMD advanced to the Frozen Four by defeating Minnesota 3–1 and faced another WCHA rival, Denver, in the semifinal game.[12] After two periods, with UMD leading, it was looking very likely that UMD would make it into the NCAA Championship game since UMD hadn't lost all season when leading after two periods, but the Bulldogs lost to the Pioneers 5–3 after a four-goal third period by Denver.[13]

The 2008-09 season marked a historic season for the Bulldogs. The 5th-seeded Minnesota–Duluth swept through the 2009 WCHA playoffs. UMD swept Colorado College in the opening round by scores of 4-1 and 3-1.[14][15] The Bulldogs advanced to the WCHA Final Five and won 2-1 against Minnesota in the opening game at the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota;[16] In the next game, the team beat North Dakota with a 3–0 shutout victory and advanced to the WCHA championship against Denver.[17] Playing in the third game in three days, the Bulldogs shocked the crowd when the team defeated Denver with a 4-0 shutout win.[18] The win over DU was the program's third WCHA Playoff Championship in the school's history and marked the first time that a 4th or 5th-seeded team had won the WCHA Final Five.[19] The historic playoff run by UMD was punctuated by winning three games against ranked teams in three consecutive nights, including back-to-back shutouts from goaltender Alex Stalock; in addition to the shutouts, the Bulldogs allowed only three goals against through the entire WCHA playoffs.[19]

With the WCHA title, Minnesota–Duluth secured an automatic bid to the 2009 NCAA Tournament. The Bulldogs entered tournament play and amazingly forced overtime by scoring two goals in the last 40 seconds of regulation and then scored in overtime for a 5-4 overtime win over Princeton.[20] The team advanced to the West Regional final against first-ranked Miami (Ohio). In the game the RedHawks took a 2-0 lead into the third period when the team rallied back and scored late in the game.[21]

The 2010-11 season marked a historic year for the UMD program. On December 30, 2010, the Bulldogs moved into the new 6,800-seat AMSOIL Arena located at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.[22] In 2011, the Bulldogs earned an at-large NCAA Tournament bid. They reached the Frozen Four for the fourth time in the school's history with 2-0 and 5-3 wins over Union College and Yale University, respectively.[23] UMD was the only Minnesota team competing in the 2011 Frozen Four at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, essentially making it a home series for the team.[24] On April 7, the Bulldogs defeated Notre Dame by a score of 4-3 to secure its first trip to the championship game since the 1983-84 season.[25] On April 9, the Bulldogs beat the Michigan Wolverines 3-2 in overtime to win their first men's ice hockey championship in school history.[26]

In the summer of 2011, Minnesota Duluth, along with five other schools, announced the formation of a new conference, known as the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC). The conference will begin competition for the 2013-14 season with six founding members: Colorado College, University of Denver, Miami University, University of Minnesota Duluth, University of Nebraska Omaha and University of North Dakota.[27] In the 2011-12 season, the Bulldogs would again make it to the NCAA Tournament. The team defeated Maine by a score of 5-2, but lost to Boston College 4-0 the following evening in the regional finals.[28][29] Jack Connolly was awarded the 2012 Hobey Baker award on April 6, 2012 for his performance during the season.[30]

Minnesota-Duluth returned to the NCAA Tournament during the 2014-2015 season where they defeated the University of Minnesota 4-1 in the Northeast Regional Semifinal before losing to Boston University, 3-2, in the Northeast Regional Final.

In 2016-17, the Bulldogs compiled a 28-7-7 record and advanced to their first Frozen Four since 2011, but lost to Denver 3-2 in the national championship game.

Players

Current roster

As of January 11, 2017.[31]

# S/P/C Player Class Pos Height Weight DoB Hometown Previous team NHL rights
3 Minnesota Molenaar, DanDan Molenaar Senior D 5' 11" (1.8 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1993-05-07 Eden Prairie, Minnesota Sioux City (USHL) —
4 Minnesota Pionk, NealNeal Pionk Sophomore D 6' 0" (1.83 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1995-07-29 Hermantown, Minnesota Sioux City (USHL) —
5 Minnesota Wolff, NickNick Wolff Freshman D 6' 4" (1.93 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 1996-07-21 Eagan, Minnesota Des Moines (USHL) —
7 Minnesota Johnson, AdamAdam Johnson Sophomore F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 1994-06-22 Hibbing, Minnesota Sioux City (USHL) —
8 Minnesota Osterberg, KyleKyle Osterberg Senior F 5' 8" (1.73 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 1994-09-05 Lakeville, Minnesota Omaha (USHL) —
10 Saskatchewan Kotyk, BrendenBrenden Kotyk (A) Senior D 6' 6" (1.98 m) 240 lb (109 kg) 1991-08-27 Regina, Saskatchewan St. Scholastica (NCHA) —
11 Minnesota Peterson, AveryAvery Peterson Junior F 6' 3" (1.91 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 1995-06-20 Grand Rapids, Minnesota Omaha (NCHC) MIN, 167th overall 2013
12 Saskatchewan Hilderman, JarodJarod Hilderman Freshman D 6' 1" (1.85 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 1997-04-11 Kamsack, Saskatchewan Fargo (USHL) —
13 Minnesota Anderson, JoeyJoey Anderson Freshman F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 1998-06-19 Roseville, Minnesota USNTDP (USHL) NJD, 73rd overall 2016
14 New York (state) Iafallo, AlexAlex Iafallo Senior F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1993-12-21 Eden, New York Fargo (USHL) —
15 Minnesota Raskob, WillieWillie Raskob Senior D 5' 10" (1.78 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1995-03-14 Hastings, Minnesota Shattuck-St. Mary's (Midget AAA) —
16 Ontario Exell, BillyBilly Exell Sophomore F 5' 10" (1.78 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 1995-10-04 Thunder Bay, Ontario Minnesota Wilderness (NAHL) —
17 Saskatchewan Young, BlakeBlake Young Junior F 6' 3" (1.91 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 1994-02-11 Battleford, Saskatchewan Battlefords (SJHL) —
18 Minnesota McCormack, NickNick McCormack Junior D 5' 11" (1.8 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1993-09-09 Ramsey, Minnesota Brooks (AJHL) —
19 Minnesota Toninato, DominicDominic Toninato (C) Senior F 6' 2" (1.88 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 1994-03-09 Duluth, Minnesota Fargo (USHL) TOR, 126th overall 2012
20 Minnesota Kuhlman, KarsonKarson Kuhlman (A) Junior F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1995-09-26 Esko, Minnesota Dubuque (USHL) —
21 Alberta Soucy, CarsonCarson Soucy (A) Senior D 6' 4" (1.93 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 1994-07-24 Irma, Alberta Spruce Grove (AJHL) MIN, 137th overall 2013
22 Minnesota Thomas, JaredJared Thomas Junior D 6' 2" (1.88 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 1994-02-21 Hermantown, Minnesota Sioux City (USHL) —
24 New York (state) Campion, WillWill Campion Freshman D 6' 3" (1.91 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 1995-03-07 Seaford, New York Langley (BCHL) —
25 Minnesota Krieger, PeterPeter Krieger Junior F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1993-12-09 Oakdale, Minnesota Alaska (WCHA) —
26 North Dakota Miller, JadeJade Miller Freshman F 5' 10" (1.78 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1995-07-01 Minot, North Dakota Austin (NAHL) —
27 Minnesota Tufte, RileyRiley Tufte Freshman F 6' 5" (1.96 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 1998-04-10 Ham Lake, Minnesota Blaine (USHS–MN) DAL, 25th overall 2016
28 Alberta Spurrell, SammySammy Spurrell Junior F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1992-10-05 Sherwood Park, Alberta Spruce Grove (AJHL) —
32 Minnesota Shepard, HunterHunter Shepard Freshman G 6' 0" (1.83 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 1995-11-07 Cohasset, Minnesota Bismarck (NAHL) —
35 Minnesota Miska, HunterHunter Miska Freshman G 6' 1" (1.85 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 1995-07-07 Stacy, Minnesota Dubuque (USHL) —
37 Wisconsin Deery, NickNick Deery Freshman (RS) G 6' 2" (1.88 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 1994-05-25 La Crosse, Wisconsin Steinbach (MJHL) —
39 Alberta Mackay, ParkerParker Mackay Sophomore F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1994-06-10 Irma, Alberta Spruce Grove (AJHL) —

Hobey Baker Award winners

The following players have won the Hobey Baker Award while playing at UMD. No other school in the country has had more Hobey Baker winners than UMD.

Bulldogs in the NHL

UMD has sent a number of players to play professionally, including the National Hockey League:[32]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "UMD Brand". Retrieved May 31, 2016.
  2. ↑ "AMSOIL Arena". Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Archived from the original on July 24, 2012. Retrieved May 31, 2012.
  3. 1 2 "Minnesota-Duluth Men's Hockey Team History". U.S. College Hockey Online. 2012. Retrieved May 31, 2012.
  4. ↑ "1983 NCAA Tournament". Inside College Hockey. Retrieved 2010-09-08.
  5. 1 2 3 "1984 NCAA Tournament". Inside College Hockey. Retrieved 2010-09-08.
  6. ↑ "Longest Games". College Hockey News. Retrieved May 31, 2012.
  7. ↑ Official 2008 NCAA Men's and Women's Ice Hockey Records Book (PDF). Indianapolis: National Collegiate Athletic Association. pp. 54, 58. ISSN 1089-0092. Retrieved 2010-09-08.
  8. ↑ "1985 NCAA Tournament". Inside College Hockey. Retrieved 2010-09-08.
  9. ↑ "1985 NCAA Tournament". Inside College Hockey. Retrieved 2008-09-08.
  10. 1 2 "1993 NCAA Tournament". Inside College Hockey. Retrieved May 31, 2012.
  11. ↑ Paula C., Weston (March 27, 2004). "Leaving No Doubt: UMD Pastes Michigan State". U.S. College Hockey Online. Retrieved May 31, 2012.
  12. 1 2 Paula C., Weston (March 28, 2004). "Gopher Fall; Minnesota-Duluth Knocks Off Champs, Heads to FF". U.S. College Hockey Online. Retrieved May 31, 2012.
  13. ↑ Todd D., Milewski (April 8, 2004). "Never Say Die: Pioneers Rally, Stun Bulldogs". U.S. College Hockey Online. Retrieved May 31, 2012.
  14. ↑ Spisak, Theresa (March 13, 2009). "Duluth Shocks CC". U.S. College Hockey Online. Retrieved May 31, 2012.
  15. ↑ "Minnesota-Duluth 3, Colorado College 1". U.S. College Hockey Online. March 14, 2009. Retrieved May 31, 2012.
  16. ↑ Milewski, Todd D. (March 19, 2009). "Past Is Past: UMD Continues Resurgence With Play-In Victory Over Minnesota". U.S. College Hockey Online. Retrieved May 31, 2012.
  17. ↑ Milewski, Todd D. (March 20, 2009). "Stalock, Bulldogs Ride Familiar Playoff Formula, Oust Sioux". U.S. College Hockey Online. Retrieved May 31, 2012.
  18. ↑ Spisak, Theresa (March 21, 2009). "From Play-In Game to Champions: Bulldogs Shut Out Pioneers". U.S. College Hockey Online. Retrieved May 31, 2012.
  19. 1 2 Ciskie, Bruce (March 22, 2009). "WCHA Final Five: Minnesota-Duluth Makes History, Wins Title". The Huffington Post. Retrieved May 31, 2012.
  20. ↑ Milewski, Todd D. (March 27, 2009). "Bulldogs Pull Off Rally to Remember, Topple Tigers in OT". U.S. College Hockey Online. Retrieved May 31, 2012.
  21. ↑ Milewski, Todd D. (March 28, 2009). "A Frozen First: Miami Stops Minnesota-Duluth, Earns First Trip to Frozen Four". U.S. College Hockey Online. Retrieved May 31, 2012.
  22. ↑ "Bulldogs Unveil 2010-11 Men's Hockey Schedule". University of Minnesota Duluth. April 30, 2010. Archived from the original on March 18, 2012. Retrieved May 31, 2012.
  23. ↑ Connelly, Jim (March 26, 2011). "Minnesota-Duluth beats Yale, makes Frozen Four on strength of second-period surge". U.S. College Hockey Online. Retrieved May 31, 2012.
  24. ↑ Gardiner, Andy (April 7, 2011). "Minnesota-Duluth tops Notre Dame for spot in title game". USA Today. Retrieved May 31, 2012.
  25. ↑ Connelly, Jim (April 7, 2011). "Jack Connolly goal helps Minnesota-Duluth edge Notre Dame". U.S. College Hockey Online. Retrieved May 31, 2012.
  26. ↑ Borzi, Pat (April 9, 2011). "Minnesota-Duluth Overcomes Michigan for Its First N.C.A.A. Title". The New York Times. Retrieved May 31, 2012.
  27. ↑ Staff (July 13, 2011). "National Collegiate Hockey Conference announced". Fox News. Retrieved May 31, 2012.
  28. ↑ Kaczmarek, Conrad (March 25, 2012). "NCAA Hockey Tournament Live Blog: Minnesota-Duluth Defeats Maine 5-2, Will Face Boston College In Next Round". NESN. Retrieved May 31, 2012.
  29. ↑ Staff (March 26, 2012). "Boston College reaches Frozen Four". ESPN. Retrieved May 31, 2012.
  30. ↑ AP Staff (April 6, 2011). "Jack Connolly wins Hobey Baker". ESPN. Retrieved May 31, 2012.
  31. ↑ "2016–17 Men's Hockey Roster". University of Minnesota–Duluth Bulldogs. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
  32. ↑ "Alumni report for U. of Minnesota-Duluth". Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved May 31, 2012.
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