National Championship: Union vs. Minnesota (Choaches stay out of it!)

[Buck 'em]

Re: National Championship: Union vs. Minnesota (Choaches stay out of it!)

Congrats to Union! Was a fun game to watch.

[LTsatch]

Re: National Championship: Union vs. Minnesota (Choaches stay out of it!)

These guys beat two seriously good teams to win this. One of the best champs we've had in a while, no offense to others.

Congrats to Union, but Yale's run last year was more difficult, 3 seed winning it all vs. a 15 seed taking out 3 regional one seeds and a two might be considered in your equation. They were a much better all around team than 2013 Yale, but they learned how to win this thing by beating the best in their own league. The ECAC is a league to be reckoned with now.

[Rabid Gopher]

Re: National Championship: Union vs. Minnesota (Choaches stay out of it!)

I can't help but wonder what might have been if the Gophers would have kept Union's goal #3 or #4 out of the net. We could have had an epic multi OT game possibly.

Mmmm...... this will sting for a while. At least the weather is finally not so depressing anymore

[Tipsy McStagger]

Doosh

I am pretty anti-Gopher but no one dissed Ferris when they lost the title game. Just because the gophers are a big program doesn't make it okay.

[goblue]

Re: National Championship: Union vs. Minnesota (Choaches stay out of it!)

What a great game to watch -- it wasn't really over until the end. Congratulations to both teams, but particularly to Union for winning its first Div. 1 Men's Hockey national title.

[FredsDeadFriend]

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Welcome Union, to the Elite Club of Elite College Hockey programs. Multiple FFs, 2 in the last 3 years, and a Natl Title and a well earned Natl Title! Beat perennial Power BC and a team that ranked #1 for most of the season Minnesota on your way to your Title. Don't let anyone, EVER, say you aren't worthy. Union was the one team I didn't want to see in the Final, but honestly I was just happy to be in the Final with you guys. I might get stripped of my right to claim "tArrogance" come next season for saying that, but after losing all of the underclassmen we lost last year, I am not ashamed of admitting as much.

And don't get me wrong, not trying to take anything away from your program, you guys are FOR REAL. I'd say you have arrived, and I don't see you disappearing either, my guess is you guys will be around for a long time. What's your coaches name?! I need to remember his name for future discussions of best coaches in the game.

Now I hope we don't lose too many to the NHL, and if we don't, we might get some revenge next year!!!

[Tipsy McStagger]

Congrats to Union, but Yale's run last year was more difficult, 3 seed winning it all vs. a 15 seed taking out 3 regional one seeds and a two might be considered in your equation. They were a much better all around team than 2013 Yale, but they learned how to win this thing by beating the best in their own league. The ECAC is a league to be reckoned with now.

You had a year to celebrate. Fall back and let this year's champions enjoy it without trying to take a piece of this.

[GrinCDXX]

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I am pretty anti-Gopher but no one dissed Ferris when they lost the title game. Just because the gophers are a big program doesn't make it okay.

Yeah, it's all just so stupid.

[bulldog10jw]

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I am pretty anti-Gopher but no one dissed Ferris when they lost the title game. Just because the gophers are a big program doesn't make it okay.

I agree. Minnesota is the epitome of a great, consistent, top line hockey program and should be congratulated for their consistency.

[burd]

Re: National Championship: Union vs. Minnesota (Choaches stay out of it!)

Congrats to Union, but Yale's run last year was more difficult, 3 seed winning it all vs. a 15 seed taking out 3 regional one seeds and a two might be considered in your equation. They were a much better all around team than 2013 Yale, but they learned how to win this thing by beating the best in their own league. The ECAC is a league to be reckoned with now.

Yeah, Yale's tourney last year was remarkable--that's why I included that last phrase. Just meant to say this club might be the best college hockey team we've seen in a few years. I don't know what their defense is usually like, but they can score with the best.

[captain beefheart]

Re: National Championship: Union vs. Minnesota (Choaches stay out of it!)

Well deserved win , Union. Bravo. Awesome season for Gophers that exceeded my expectations. I look forward to next year.

[ScoobyDoo]

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Union kicked Minnesota's butt up and down the ice. Congrats.

[Driftryder]

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Congrats to Union, you guys have a great team and deserved to win tonight.

Enjoy

[HoosierPioneer]

Re: National Championship: Union vs. Minnesota (Choaches stay out of it!)

This was a great tournament from the time they released the bracket.

Congrats Union, and also to BC, Minnesota, and North Dakota, who all played like they belonged this weekend.

[Terry Switzer]

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Thank you union first keeping BC from getting number 6 and tonight Goofers no number 6, the hockey gods got it right tonight.