Kevin G

I hope NIL and the NCAA don’t kill college sports. Professional sports just cannot duplicate the heart and passion on display in college athletics. QU’s celebration, Minny’s devastation is what makes college hockey so freaking compelling.

Whaddya say, next year in St. Paul?

Pecknold seemed classy and sincere in victory.

Nah, there were lacrosse highlights to show.

QU almost got skated out of the rink over the first 35-40 minutes. Then Minny went away from their strength. Let this be a lesson. KEEP YOUR FOOT ON THE PEDAL UNTIL THERE IS NO DOUBT.

Good kid. Terrific family.

“Prevent defense rarely works.” —anyone who ever played Tecmo Bowl

Tie game baby!

Empty net

Gotta give Close credit. He’s been under assault and has stood tall.

What the heck happened there?

When does RP pull Perets?

All QU right now. Just can’t pot one.

Still 9:11 to go… …but QU still down by a goal.

Getting so close

Just like that QU fan who appeared to be on her eighth hard seltzer!

That’s such a huge part of creating good scoring opportunities.

Thought Cooley would be gone for sure.

Not dead yet.

Wow. Tons of Kelly Green….never mind. 2-0 Minny

QU looking a little shaky against a fast, skilled team. Add in a bad play by their goaltender. Shades of 2016.

QU needs the next goal.

What is Cohen watching?

1-0 Minny

Kinda wish I was there. Even if UND isn’t playing. This is gonna be some good hockey.