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Denver, Boston University tied after two periods in Frozen Four semifinals

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Denver goalie Matt Davis covers the puck while players push after a whistle in Thursday’s national semifinal (photo: Jim Rosvold).

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Boston University’s Luke Tech scored short-handed in the first and Denver’s Tristan Lemyre took advantage of a Terriers mistake in the second as BU and Denver were tied through two periods of play in the opening semifinal of the 2024 Men’s Frozen Four.

The Terriers began the game fast as Devin Kaplan was stopped on a one-timer by Denver goaltender Matt Davis just 45 seconds in. Denver didn’t have a shot until 5:50 of the first, but that led to Carter King with a great look on a rebound that BU’s Mathieu Caron stopped.

Seconds later, the Terriers took the game’s first penalty but instead of Denver’s power play capitalizing, BU scored short-handed.

Kaplan flicked a quick pass to Tuch that sent him past the Pioneers defense on a breakaway. Kaplan ripped a shot up high for his first career short-handed goal at 7:45.

Through the middle frame, the Terriers continued to hold a strong territorial advantage but a mental mistake by All-American defenseman Lane Hutson allowed Denver to strike back.

Behind his net, Hutson made a blind pass that was perfectly anticipated by Miko Matikka. He intercepted the puck and fed quickly to a wide-open Lemyre, who fired the puck five-hole on Caron at 15:21 to even the score. The goal came on just the eighth Pioneers shot of the game.

That goal gave Denver life, and the Pioneers hemmed the Terriers in their zone for the remainder of the second. With 23.4 seconds left, it looked as if Aidan Thompson would give the Pioneers their first lead when Davis made a perfect stretch pass to spring a 2-on-1. Appearing to be beat, Caron reached behind him for a glove save that robbed Thompson, sending the game to the third tied at 1.

Boston University leads Denver after one period on Tuch’s short-handed goal

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Boston University’s Luke Tuch scores a short-handed goal in the first period against Denver (photo: Jim Rosvold).

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Thanks to a Luke Tuch short-handed goal, Boston University held a 1-0 lead over Denver through one period in the opening semifinal of the 2024 Men’s Frozen Four.

The Terriers began the period fast as Devin Kaplan was stopped on a one-timer by Denver goaltender Matt Davis just 45 seconds into the game. Denver had its own grade A opportunity at 5:50 when Carter King had a great look on a rebound that BU’s Mathieu Caron stopped.

Seconds later, the Terriers took the game’s first penalty but instead of Denver’s power play capitalizing, BU scored short-handed.

Kaplan flicked a quick pass to Tuch that sent him past the Pioneers defense on a breakaway. Kaplan ripped a shot up high for his first career short-handed goal at 7:45.

Boston University held a distinct territorial advantage in the opening frame, evident by a 10-3 advantage in shots.

A short-handed breakaway gives Boston University the first goal of the 2024 Men’s Frozen Four

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — Luke Tuch’s short-handed breakaway in the first period Thursday provided the first goal of the 2024 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four.

Tuch scored 7:45 into the first period to give Boston University a 1-0 lead over Denver in the national semifinals.

Here’s a look at the goal.

Boston University, Denver open the Men’s Frozen Four: live stats

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Watch: USCHO’s Jim Connelly, Derek Schooley preview Men’s Frozen Four semifinals

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — What will it take for Boston University, Denver, Boston College and Michigan to get to the NCAA championship game? USCHO’s Jim Connelly and Derek Schooley, head coach at Robert Morris, discuss some of the factors ahead of Thursday’s NCAA Men’s Frozen Four semifinal games.

Thursday replay on demand: USCHO Frozen Four Live! at 2024 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four

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USCHO podcasts are going on the road, and you can join us for live broadcasts during the 2024 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four in St. Paul, Minn., including Thursday from noon until 2 p.m. CT.

USCHO Frozen Four Live! with Ed Trefzger, Jim Connelly and Derek Schooley will have live events featuring special guests and giveaways on four days at Tom Reid’s Hockey City Pub, 258 7th St W, near the Xcel Energy Center.

Scheduled guests are:

12:20 p.m. Doug Christiansen, ECAC
12:40 p.m. Heather Weems, NCHC
1:00 p.m. Don Lucia, CCHA
1:20 p.m. Adam Augustine, Big Ten
1:40 p.m. Andrew Mahoney, Boston Globe

 

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Here’s rest of the week’s schedule (all times Central):

Friday, April 12: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday, April 13: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

If you won’t be in St. Paul, check out the podcast from wherever you are on our site, on Apple Podcasts, in your favorite podcast app, or on Spreaker.

Check out all of USCHO’s college hockey podcasts, including USCHO Weekend Review and USCHO Edge, plus our entire podcast archive.

How to watch and listen to Thursday’s 2024 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four semifinals

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — The 2024 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four begins Thursday with the national semifinals.

Boston University plays Denver at 4 p.m. CT at Xcel Energy Center. The second game between Boston College and Michigan is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. CT.

Both games are on ESPN2 and ESPN+ for subscribers, with John Buccigross and Colby Cohen on the call.

Westwood One has rights to radio broadcasts. Brian Tripp, Dave Starman and Shireen Saski are the radio voices.

Disrupting strong offenses key as Boston University, Denver eye Frozen Four opener

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Boston University’s Macklin Celebrini, right, ranks second in the country in scoring heading into Thursday’s Frozen Four semifinal against Denver (photo: Brad Olson).

ST. PAUL, Minn. — It takes more than a strong offense to win championships.

For No. 2 overall seed Boston University and No. 3 overall seed Denver, set to face off in the first NCAA Men’s Frozen Four semifinal Thursday, defense isn’t typically the first thought. But it just might come down to who has the better overall play. Disrupting the other team’s rhythm will be what it takes.

Staying focused on the ultimate goal and having a short memory was the key for BU after a blowout loss to archrival and top overall seed Boston College in the Hockey East championship on March 23.

Head coach Jay Pandolfo credited the short turnaround and the long trip halfway across the country to Sioux Falls, S.D., for the regionals the next week as a big part of his team’s success in advancing to St. Paul.

“We were certainly disappointed but we knew we weren’t done,” he said. “Our guys, they took it upon ourselves to move on.”

Macklin Celebrini leads the way for the Terriers as the nation’s No. 2 scorer (32 goals, 32 assists). While the talented 17-year-old Hobey Baker Hat Trick finalist is expected to be the top overall pick in the next NHL draft, he insisted Wednesday that his focus is bringing home the program’s sixth national championship and first since 2009.

The same goes for his teammates. So what will it take to keep pace with Denver’s top-ranked offense of 4.71 goals per game?

“I think for us it’s dictating the way we want to play,” said defenseman Case McCarthy. “I think when we’re playing our style, we’re hard to deal with.

“[Denver is] a deep team. We’ve just got to make sure we manage the game,” Pandolfo said. “We’ve got to make sure that we’re staying above the puck, make sure our reloads are really good, make sure our gaps are good for our D so they don’t have a lot of time and space.”

For the Pioneers, that mighty offense was held in check in the Springfield Regional. But DU qualified for its second Frozen Four in the last three years by winning in a way it couldn’t early in the season — defense.

Denver practices Wednesday at the Xcel Energy Center. The Pioneers play Boston University on Thursday in the NCAA Men’s Frozen Four semifinals (photo: Jim Rosvold).

The Pioneers won a pair of 2-1 games over UMass and Cornell in their regional without having to put up big offensive numbers like they did March 22-23 when they took the NCHC Frozen Faceoff championship in the same building they’re playing in this week, the Xcel Energy Center.

They know they’re capable of lighting the lamp any time they want, and the improvement of their defense in the second half to complement the scoring makes them a tough out. But they’re not about to underestimate a skilled Terriers team as they pursue their 10th title.

“We want to play Denver hockey,” forward McKade Webster said. “We want to make them come through us, want to play a 200-foot game stopping on pucks and make them come to us.”

“Every team [here] has offensive weapons,” said Pioneers coach David Carle. “Limit their
opportunities and time and space the best we can, and I think our team showed how committed they are to team defense.”

SUNYAC adds Hobart, Skidmore to men’s hockey conference, William Smith to women’s hockey conference

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The SUNYAC will add Hobart and William Smith in the sports of men’s and women’s hockey, and Skidmore in men’s hockey, beginning with the 2025-26 season.

The announcement was made on Wednesday by commissioner Tom DiCamillo following a recommendation by the SUNYAC board of directors (athletic directors) and approval by the SUNYAC presidents council.

This marks the second round of expansion for the SUNYAC since October and increases the conference associate membership to eight institutions participating in 12 conference sports beginning in 2025-26. The SUNYAC has 10 full members.

“We are excited that Hobart and William Smith Colleges and Skidmore College have accepted our invitation to become associate members of the SUNYAC,” Alberto Cardelle, the president of SUNY Oneonta and chair of the SUNYAC presidents council, said in a statement. “These institutions will strengthen the sports of men’s and women’s ice hockey in the SUNYAC as our conference continues striving to enhance the competition level of the league as well as the student-athlete experience.”

The Hobart men’s hockey program is the two-time reigning NCAA Division III national champion (2023, 2024), while Skidmore finished the 2023-24 campaign with a 19-7-2 (.714 winning percentage) overall mark before falling to Hobart in the NEHC championship.

William Smith finished the year with a 17-9-1 (.648) record before losing to NCAA Division III women’s national runner-up Elmira in the NEHC semifinals.

“Hobart and William Smith and Skidmore bring outstanding ice hockey programs with rich histories of success in Division III to the SUNYAC,” DiCamillo said. “The addition of these programs increases the strength of schedule within the conference and elevates what already is one of the premier Division III conferences in the nation.”

Both institutions are within the New York geographic footprint of the SUNYAC. Hobart and William Smith Colleges are in Geneva, while Skidmore is in Saratoga Springs.

The addition of Hobart and Skidmore brings the SUNYAC to 10 men’s teams that will feature a double round-robin, 18-game schedule. It marks the most men’s hockey programs in the history of the SUNYAC.

William Smith becomes the eighth member of the SUNYAC, which absorbed the Northeast Women’s Hockey League this year. The conference will employ a 14-game, double round-robin schedule that eliminates the need to continue using a triple round-robin format.

“We’re extremely excited and honored to find a home for our hockey programs with such familiar and respected institutions within the SUNYAC,” said Brian Miller, Hobart and William Smith director of athletics. “We already play many of those programs in our nonconference schedule and feel the strength of the league is right on par with the NEHC.

Mark Taylor, the Hobart coach, echoed Miller’s enthusiasm.

“I’m excited about joining the SUNYAC hockey league,” Taylor said. “It has a long history of excellent programs who we’ve played against throughout the history of our program, so this will be an easy transition for us. To join a league with teams that are among the best in the country and maintain our high-strength of schedule makes it a win-win. Plus, there’s always some excitement and nuances of joining a new league so that’ll be fun for the players.

William Smith coach Matt Cunningham agreed.

“Moving to the SUNYAC will present an exciting new challenge for our student-athletes,” Cunningham said. “It’s an honor to join this New York-based league with strong teams and a rich history. We will look forward to competing with these schools while elevating the experience for our student-athletes.”

Gail Cummings-Danson, the assistant vice president for student affairs and athletics director, sees a growing opportunity and a flourishing relationship for Skidmore and the SUNYAC.

“We are excited to begin competition with SUNYAC hockey for the 2025-26 season,” she stated. “Skidmore has enjoyed a competitive relationship with many of the SUNYAC hockey schools, and we look forward to strengthening those opportunities and developing a similar relationship with those that we have not yet competed against.”

Cummings-Danson noted that geographic location within the area occupied by current SUNYAC membership makes for a natural partnership and preserves Skidmore’s commitment to competing at the highest level of Division III men’s hockey.

“Though bittersweet to see the NEHC run its course, we couldn’t be more excited to join the SUNYAC hockey conference,” said Skidmore coach Rob Hutchison. “The league is packed with fantastic players and coaches and has always been a premier Division III hockey league. We are eager and grateful for the opportunity to build new relationships and build new rivalries with this group.”

In October, the SUNYAC admitted Canton and Morrisville as full member institutions beginning in 2024-25, while Alfred State was accepted as an associate member in the sports of men’s and women’s indoor and outdoor track and field, also beginning next year.

The SUNYAC added men’s wrestling to its roster of NCAA Division III sponsored sports as well in October, holding its first championship a month later. Associate members Ithaca, RIT, St. John Fisher and Utica joined full members Brockport, Cortland, Oneonta and Oswego to form an eight-team league under the SUNYAC umbrella. Brockport will become an associate member in wrestling in 2024-25.

A tale of 2 Jacobs: Boston College, Michigan goalies bring calming presences from different paths

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Boston College’s Jacob Fowler practices Wednesday at the Xcel Energy Center (photo: Jim Rosvold).

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Besides the formal version of their first names, there’s not a lot in common at first glance between the starting goaltenders in Thursday’s NCAA Men’s Frozen Four semifinal between Michigan and Boston College.

Michigan’s Jake Barczewski and Boston College’s Jacob Fowler will duel with a spot in the national championship game on the line.

Fowler, a freshman, is 19. Barczewski, a graduate student, is 25.

Fowler has won at every level: a USHL title in junior hockey, a gold medal with Team USA at this year’s World Juniors and a Hockey East championship.

Barczewski has taken a longer path to success. He helped deliver an Atlantic Hockey title to Canisius last year, starting 94 games for the Golden Griffins over four seasons before transferring to Michigan. He’s the active career NCAA saves leader with 3,712 and counting.

But both Jacobs have played a major role in getting their teams to St. Paul.

Fowler has 31 wins this season, posting a 2.20 GAA and a .924 save percentage. Barczewski has 30 victories with a 2.81 GAA and a .909 save percentage.

Michigan coach Brandon Naurato said that Barczewski’s experience compliments the Wolverines, who are making their third consecutive trip to the Frozen Four.

“He’s a four-year starter, coming from Canisius,” he said. “Playing in the NCAA tournament (last season), and winning the (Atlantic Hockey) playoff championship with them.

“I think he’s gained a ton of experience this year, playing in big events like the Duel in the D, the Big Ten championship on the road and then the NCAA regionals in his hometown (St. Louis).”

Fowler’s track record of success before coming to BC has helped settle a young team, Eagles coach Greg Brown said.

“He showed early on that he’s got a calmness to his demeanor,” said Brown. “He doesn’t get rattled by anything. And I think especially with a young team, the guys can feed off of that.

“They see him back there doing his thing. Not that he’s relaxed, but he’s under control all the time. He doesn’t start flailing from side to side or guessing. He just stays right within himself and it’s huge for not only our defense but our whole team.”

The same goes for Barczewski, according to Naurato.

“We believe in ‘Barzo’” Naurato said. “He’s another guy that just brings positive energy and guys want what’s best for him, and I think he’s going to be outstanding on Thursday night.”

Wednesday episode on demand: USCHO Frozen Four Live! at 2024 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four

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USCHO podcasts are going on the road, and you can join us for live broadcasts during the 2024 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four in St. Paul, Minn., including this replay of our Wednesday podcast.

USCHO Frozen Four Live! with Ed Trefzger, Jim Connelly and Derek Schooley will have live events featuring special guests and giveaways on four days at Tom Reid’s Hockey City Pub, 258 7th St W, near the Xcel Energy Center.

Our guests were:

  • Steve Metcalf, Hockey East Commissioner
  • Mike Snee, College Hockey Inc. Executive Director
  • Jess Myers, The Rink Live
  • Neil Koepke, veteran hockey writer and broadcaster
  • Paul Caponigri, Big Ten Network and ESPN

Replay:

Here’s rest of the week’s schedule (all times Central):

Thursday, April 11: Noon to 2 p.m.

Friday, April 12: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday, April 13: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

If you won’t be in St. Paul, check out the podcast from wherever you are on our site, on Apple Podcasts, in your favorite podcast app, or on Spreaker.

Check out all of USCHO’s college hockey podcasts, including USCHO Weekend Review and USCHO Edge, plus our entire podcast archive.

Photos: Frozen Four teams practice in St. Paul

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — Boston University, Denver, Michigan and Boston College practiced Wednesday at Xcel Energy Center in advance of Thursday’s NCAA Men’s Frozen Four semifinals. Here’s how it looked in photos.

Watch: Boston College wraps up Wednesday practices at the Frozen Four

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — No. 1 overall seed Boston College was the last of four teams to practice on the Xcel Energy Center ice on Wednesday, the day before the 2024 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four opens with the semifinals. The Eagles will play Michigan after Boston University faces Denver.

Here’s a look at the Eagles’ practice:

Watch: A glimpse at Michigan’s practice before the Frozen Four begins

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — Michigan was the third team to practice at the Xcel Energy Center on Wednesday, the day before the Wolverines play Boston College in the NCAA Men’s Frozen Four semifinals.

Here’s a look at the Wolverines’ session:

Watch: A look at Denver’s practice before the Frozen Four semifinals

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — Denver plays Boston University in the first NCAA Men’s Frozen Four semifinal on Thursday, and the Pioneers were the second team to practice at the Xcel Energy Center on Wednesday.

Here’s a look at some of their practice:

Watch: Boston University practices in St. Paul before NCAA Men’s Frozen Four

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — Boston University was the first team to practice Wednesday at the Xcel Energy Center. The Terriers play Denver in Thursday’s NCAA Men’s Frozen Four semifinals.

Here’s a look at some of their hour-long time on the ice.

Boston College’s Brown gets Spencer Penrose Award as Division I men’s hockey coach of the year

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — Boston College’s Greg Brown was named the 2024 winner of the Spencer Penrose Award as Division I men’s hockey coach of the year on Wednesday.

Brown led the Eagles to Hockey East regular-season and playoff championships and to the Frozen Four. They’ll play Michigan in the national semifinals on Thursday.

Boston College is 33-5-1 in Brown’s second season leading the team. He was the third Eagles coach to win the award, joining John “Snooks” Kelley in 1959 and 1972 and Len Ceglarski in 1985. Jerry York didn’t win the award during his BC tenure but did at Clarkson in 1977.

Michigan State’s Adam Nightingale was the runner-up for the award.

Brown was the only conference coach of the year who led his team to the Frozen Four this season. A former Eagles captain, he was an assistant at Boston College from 2004 to 2018.

The Eagles have four of the nation’s top six scorers, led by national leader Will Smith at 69 points. Cutter Gauthier is one of three finalists for the Hobey Baker Award, which will be presented Friday.

After pair of seasons with North Dakota, NCHC top scorer Blake leaves Fighting Hawks, inks NHL deal with Hurricanes

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Jackson Blake popped 60 points for North Dakota during the 2023-24 season (photo: Mark Kuhlmann).

North Dakota sophomore forward Jackson Blake has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes.

“Jackson is an explosive playmaker who has played a key role in North Dakota’s success over the past two seasons,” said Hurricanes president and GM Don Waddell in a statement. “Hockey is in his blood, and we can’t wait to see how his game continues to grow at the next level.”

Blake was named a Hobey Baker Award Hat Trick finalist last week, becoming the seventh player to earn the distinction at North Dakota since 1999-00 and is expected to attend the ceremony in St. Paul on Friday evening.

The Eden Prairie, Minn., native put together one of the best sophomore seasons in program history, finishing with 22 goals and 38 assists to become only the second UND player in the last decade to hit the 60-point mark in a single season (Brock Boeser, 2015-16). His 60 points rank fourth in the nation and pace the NCHC while his 38 assists sit tied for third in the country and atop the conference leaderboard.

He was even better as the calendar flipped to the new year, potting points in 21 of UND’s 22 games during 2024 while finishing with 34 points over his last 18 games to help the Fighting Hawks capture their fourth Penrose Cup in the last five seasons and sixth overall in the 11-year history of the league.

During NCHC play, Blake shattered the conference’s scoring record with 37 points in just 24 games on his way to becoming NCHC player of the year, forward of the year and earning a unanimous spot on the all-NCHC first team.

For his career, Blake has 38 goals and 64 assists for 102 points in 79 career games to sit as only the second NoDak player to join the 100-point club as a sophomore in the last 30 years (Zach Parise, 2003-04). He hit the century mark in just 78 games, which is the sixth-fastest mark in program history.

Denver’s Anderson recognized with NCAA Elite 90 award as player with highest cumulative GPA participating in Frozen Four

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Denver’s Kent Anderson is presented with the NCAA Elite 90 award Wednesday by Vermont AD Jeff Schulman, also the chair of the NCAA ice hockey committee (photo: Denver Athletics).

Denver sophomore forward Kent Anderson has been named the recipient of the NCAA’s Elite 90 award for scholastic achievement.

Anderson is a finance major in DU’s Daniels College of Business and carries a cumulative 3.975 GPA. He was presented with the Elite 90 award following Denver’s practice on Tuesday at Xcel Energy Center ahead of the 2024 NCAA Frozen Four.

Founded by the NCAA, the Elite 90 award recognizes the essence of a student-athlete by honoring the individual who has reached the national championship level in his or her sport, while also achieving the highest academic standard among his or her peers. The Elite 90 is presented to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade-point average participating at the finals site for each of the NCAA’s championships.

Eligible student-athletes are sophomores or above academically who have participated in a sport for at least two years with their school. All ties are broken by the number of credits completed.

The Calgary native is the seventh overall Denver student-athlete to earn the NCAA Elite 90 award and the third member of the hockey program, joining Gabe Levin in 2016 and Erich Fear in 2019.

A two-time member of the NCHC academic all-conference team and an NCHC distinguished scholar-athlete in each of his first two collegiate seasons, Anderson was also recognized as a 2022-23 AHCA national All-American scholar (this season’s honors will be released later this summer).

On the ice, the defenseman has recorded career highs in 2023-24 with three goals and four assists for seven points. He has added 20 blocked shots, 12 penalty minutes and a plus-11 rating while playing in 39 of 42 games this season.

Fryklund promoted at Bemidji State, moves from associate head coach to head coach of Beavers women’s hockey team

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Amber Fryklund is no stranger to Bemidji State or the Beavers bench (photo: Brent Cizek).

Bemidji State has announced that Amber Fryklund has been named the sixth head coach in Beavers women’s hockey history.

Fryklund replaces Jim Scanlan, who stepped down earlier this week.

“It is an honor to be named head coach of our women’s hockey program at Bemidji State University,” said Fryklund in a statement. “I want to thank President Hoffman and director of athletics Britt Lauritsen for this opportunity and for their support of our program. I am grateful for the opportunity to lead our special group of student-athletes and excited about the future of Beaver Women’s Hockey.”

Fryklund has served on the BSU women’s hockey coaching staff for 10 seasons, including four as associate head coach. She rejoined the Beaver coaching staff this past season after a three-year teaching career as an assistant professor of Human Performance, Sport and Health at Bemidji State.

Aside from performing her on-ice coaching duties, Fryklund has supervised numerous responsibilities including but not limited to organizing and presenting video analysis, recruiting student-athletes, oversee student-athlete success in the classroom and coordinating team travel.

Since joining the Beavers coaching staff in 2011, Fryklund has helped guide the Beavers to two 20-win seasons and two WCHA Final Face-off appearances. She has also aided in the mentoring of 105 student-athletes including WCHA co-player of the year Zuzana Tomcikova, WCHA defensive player of the year Ivana Bilic, 14 All-WCHA honorees and two All-Americans (Tomcikova, Brittni Mowat).

Fryklund was a member of the Beavers from 2000 to 2003 where she recorded 122 points off 59 goals and 63 assists in just three seasons. She still sits as the program’s all-time leading scorer and is the program’s leading goal scorer and is second in assists. She became the first player in program history to reach 100 career points and is one of just three to accomplish the feat. Fryklund was also Bemidji State’s first-ever all-WCHA selection with a second team nod in 2002 and earned the recognition twice in her career.

She was inducted into the Bemidji State Athletics Hall of Fame in 2021.

Following her collegiate playing career, Fryklund taught Physical Education within the Duluth Public Schools and Marshall School systems in Duluth, Minn., for eight years. She also co-coached the Duluth Northern Stars from 2003 to 2009 and was an assistant coach with the Proctor-Hermantown-Marshall Mirage high school girls team from 2009 to 2011.

In addition to her commitment to Bemidji State, Fryklund has devoted her skills and time to the development of girl’s hockey through the Minnesota Hockey and USA Hockey developmental programs. She has served as development director of Minnesota Hockey’s High Performance Girls 15 Program as well as associate coach in chief for female coach development.

She has also worked numerous USA Hockey Developmental Camps and was a coach at the USA Top 66 Player Selection Camp in 2017. Earlier this year, Fryklund was named to the coaching staff of the 2025 Under-18 Women’s National Team that will compete at the 2025 IIHF U-18 Women’s World Championship in Vantaa, Finland, where she will serve as an assistant coach.

Fryklund has served on numerous committees during her career, including the NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Hockey Rules Committee and the Bemidji State Title IX Committee.

Originally from Hibbing, Minn., she received her Bachelor of Science degree in physical education teaching K-12 from Bemidji State in 2003 and her Master’s Degree in educational leadership from Minnesota Duluth in 2007. She received her Doctorate Degree in Higher Education Administration from St. Cloud State in 2019.

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