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

[TLEH]

I thought Denver generally controlled the game. Davis was great, made an incredible save, but I didn’t think he stole the game or anything. Just an all around team win.

 

[RayMartyniukTotems]

Congrats to the Pioneers, played a hell of a game today.
Were my pick in the poll a couple weeks ago, what do I win

I watched the Denver U and Boston U game and came away really underwhelmed. Just did not see a whole lot of intensity and skill from either side actually. Maybe the players are too tight in a 1 game Winner goes on match...why don't US college have a best of 3 semi finals. And then best of 5 Finals... Seems logical

 

[William H Bonney]

They recruit extremely well and have a top ten, maybe top five guy in the 2024 draft on the roster.

I know, but they do not continually get recruits at the same level as the other top programs.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

I know, but they do not continually get recruits at the same level as the other top programs.

Seem to just lack the one-and-dones. Everything else probably pretty similar.

 

[majormajor]

The Denver program is the best ever in college hockey, and they do ur despite not getting the same level of recruits as the other blue bloods.

They had the best freshman recruit in this game.

 

[William H Bonney]

They had the best freshman recruit in this game.

You are missing the point. Go compare their recruiting classes with those from BC, BU, Michigan, Minnesota, etc. every season. And compare the results.

 

[Juxtaposer]

Incredible defensive game from DU and the goalie was crazy. Can’t say they didn’t earn this one.

 

[majormajor]

You are missing the point. Go compare their recruiting classes with those against BC, BU, Michigan, Minnesota, etc. every season. And compare the results.

I know, you're right in your broader point. I'm just saying I'd rather have Zeev Buium than any of the BC freshmen.

 

[sigx15]

See you all in a couple weeks...

 

[TLEH]

Buium was incredible in this game.

 

[Bounces R Way]

I watched the Denver U and Boston U game and came away really underwhelmed. Just did not see a whole lot of intensity and skill from either side actually. Maybe the players are too tight in a 1 game Winner goes on match...why don't US college have a best of 3 semi finals. And then best of 5 Finals... Seems logical

You probably could make the Finals a best of 3 or something with the amount of games college teams play. Talent is just one part of it tho, in playoffs/championship tournaments it's usually the teams that support the puck the best that go far. Denver does it better than anyone else, very mature game from them in this tournament.

 

[Bonin21]

You probably could make the Finals a best of 3 or something with the amount of games college teams play. Talent is just one part of it tho, in playoffs/championship tournaments it's usually the teams that support the puck the best that go far. Denver does it better than anyone else, very mature game from them in this tournament.

Best of three will never happen for any round. Just the reality in how the NCAA works. Fans would love it but it won't happen.

The best we can hope for is home site first and second rounds.

 

[Breakers]

The NCHC continues to embarrass the NCAA

Pretty par for the course

 

[BKarchitect]

Denver always seems to strike the right balance of getting those high-end recruits who aren’t quite “phenom” or “one and done” or even “two and done” level.

It results in a team full of like high-end, NHL-drafted second and more significantly, third year guys with top notch non-pro level seniors and some freshman Zeev’s from time to time.

BC and Michigan and the like are playing much more of the Kentucky basketball model while the Pios are the equivalent of UConn or Villanova. And we see just what the results tend to be in both sports…

 

[Patty Ice]

Lol you're talking to a guy who played D1 sports but sure "William Bonney" I'm sure you know best. Let's just agree to disagree then.

Reminds me of the Shane Gillis joke of him being a D1 athlete, decorated war veteran, and SNL alumni with never having to do any.

 

[Breakers]

“Gonna be a lot of tears over their in that dressing room”


Ironic from the NO SHOW

 

[95snipes]

Denver has underrated talent. Rizzo, Devine, Matikka are all high end college players and have good NHL shots. Harris, Broz, Thompson, Wright, and Lorenz are all good college players and have an NHL chance. King will be an undrafted target.

On defense, you have Behrens who was excellent in the Frozen Four, the Buium brothers, and Buckberger.

Then your goalie is the MVP. Just a great team all around.

 

[William H Bonney]

Matt Savoie at one time could have been on this Denver team

 

[Rob]

The loss looks good on Gauthier.

 

[PanniniClaus]

“Gonna be a lot of tears over their in that dressing room”


Ironic from the NO SHOW

Amazing quote.. enjoy seeing those blow up..

 

[Bonin21]

The loss looks good on Gauthier.

Ya, that really made me pull for DU

 

[Wieters]

About Cutter's quote. Nothing he said was offensive or insensitive. He's playing the heel, and people are literally saying it juices them up and they enjoy the banter. Do we want athletes to be robotic/boring and mumble platitudes whenever asked a question?

If I was Cutter Gauthier and I was just denied an award the day before I think I had every right to after having been harassed by Flyers fans all year, I would lean in to the villain role as well.

 

[S E P H]

What a lucky arse organisation DU is, just pure luck that they even got this far and they win it. Pure rubbish, should have lost in the first game of the tourney in OT. Amazing tournament, but this final and the Michigan/BC games were complete duds.

 

[STL fan in MN]

What a lucky arse organisation DU is, just pure luck that they even got this far and they win it. Pure rubbish, should have lost in the first game of the tourney in OT. Amazing tournament, but this final and the Michigan/BC games were complete duds.

You should probably head the grocery store on the morning. The grapes you currently have appear to be quite sour.

 

[coooldude]

About Cutter's quote. Nothing he said was offensive or insensitive. He's playing the heel, and people are literally saying it juices them up and they enjoy the banter. Do we want athletes to be robotic/boring and mumble platitudes whenever asked a question?

If I was Cutter Gauthier and I was just denied an award the day before I think I had every right to after having been harassed by Flyers fans all year, I would lean in to the villain role as well.

Maybe he's playing the heel or taking the villain role.

Maybe he's just a dick.