GDT: 2024 NCAA Frozen Four National Title (BC vs DU: Championship game 4/13 @ 6pm ET, ESPN2 & ESPN+)

[Brodeur]

The good ol' 4 pm local time on a Thursday puck drop. Great way to get casuals interested.

It's tough, I attended in 2022 and it was 5pm/8:30pm EST for Boston as well. I ended up leaving the second game after the second period since I was exhausted and didn't have a particular rooting interest between Minnesota/Minnesota State.

Definitely was a weird vibe in the arena. The fans for the second game were late for the first game. And then most of the Michigan/DU fans didn't stick around for the second game.

Probably no way around it unless you had each semifinal on its own day. Or if they moved the semifinal to Saturday with the championship in prime time on the Monday.

I wish it wasn't the case but I don't think the game time would matter as my casual friends would be watching MLB/NHL/NBA over BU/DU. Maybe it's by design but this Thursday is a light day for baseball.

 

[sigx15]

Who’s everyone got tomorrow? I’m really hoping for a BC vs BU final but both games are going to be incredible. Haven’t been this nervous for a game in a very long time

 

[William H Bonney]

Who’s everyone got tomorrow? I’m really hoping for a BC vs BU final but both games are going to be incredible. Haven’t been this nervous for a game in a very long time

I want that matchup, too, although BC vs DU would be great as well.

 

[95snipes]

Sounds like Denver is getting Rizzo back. I thought he was on track to be a Hobey finalist based on his play before he got hurt. If he can return to anywhere close to that, then it's a big boost for DU. There won't be any time for rust though.

Lining up to be 3 incredible games regardless of what happens. All 4 teams have a wealth of big game experience throughout the roster.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

I want that matchup, too, although BC vs DU would be great as well.

I said it last time

The hockey fan in me wants BC vs BU…. But the Michigan fan in me wants the hockey team to join the football team as national champs

 

[WarriorofTime]

Anyone have line combos for today?

 

[sigx15]

Anyone have line combos for today?

BU line chart

https://x.com/buhockeystats/status/1778471197195243801?s=46&t=C5DlQVhCQ39ollo3Xkd3Lg

 

[sigx15]

Denver just posted as well

https://x.com/du_hockey/status/1778498752925610441?s=46&t=C5DlQVhCQ39ollo3Xkd3Lg

 

[sigx15]

Keep an eye on Cutter Gauthier on McGroaty and Brinkley tonight. I’m guessing that’ll be the matchup Brown will hone in on with last change. Also will be fun to watch Michigans best in the country PP against BC’s best PK in the country. The Michigan PP is nuts

 

[sigx15]

Tough start for Denver. They dont seem like they have a ton of jump early

 

[JMCx4]

The Pios can do no better than survive Period 1 at this point. Regrouping will be the theme of their first intermission.

 

[WarriorofTime]

The BU blue line is so damn good.

 

[sigx15]

The BU blue line is so damn good.

They've come a long way. They were pretty brutal at the beginning of the year. They move the puck so well

 

[JMCx4]

Denver might've been given a gift on that open ice hit, as Coach Pandolfo jawed at the referee about possible head contact.

 

[Tasty Biscuits]

Idk, I only saw it once, but the arm looked completely tucked in.

 

[JMCx4]

Can't score if you can't shoot. BU up after one period 1-0 on a Tuch shorty.

 

[sigx15]

Seems like Denver is playing to try not to make a mistake. I don't watch Denver a ton out east so I don't know how much of the 1-2-2 they normally play but it didn't look great that period

 

[JMCx4]

Celebrini needs to practice his bunting skills, as he can't direct the pop-up rebound in close.

 

[TheBeard]

Feels like the dam is gonna burst soon

 

[WarriorofTime]

Does BU Jack Hughes tell L. Hutson that he will have his father trade him if he doesn’t pass him the puck?

 

[JMCx4]

Does BU Jack Hughes tell L. Hutson that he will have his father trade him if he doesn’t pass him the puck?

I think it's understood.

 

[sigx15]

I think it's understood.

If Hughes could finish, he'd be a hell of a player

 

[sigx15]

Saw that one coming, bad turnover there. Woof

 

[JMCx4]

1-1, now it's a game.

 

[WarriorofTime]

Wtf was that Lane Hutson.