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Tristan Broz, DU advance to NCAA title game after beating Boston University in overtime thriller
The University of Denver’s hockey team secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Boston University in the 2024 NCAA Frozen Four semifinal, with Tristan Broz scoring the winning goal in overtime. The win puts the Pioneers in the championship game with a shot at claiming their 10th NCAA title, the most in history. Tristan Lemyre also played a crucial role, scoring a key goal to even the score. Despite a slow start, Denver’s offensive momentum picked up, thanks to stellar goaltending from Matt Davis. With a chance to solidify their status as the most successful NCAA program, the Pioneers are poised for a historic victory.
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ST. PAUL, Minn. — One more for a perfect 10.
Tristan Broz scored with 8:51 remaining in overtime to help the University of Denver shrug off a slow start and defeat Boston University, 2-1, in the first semifinal of the 2024 NCAA Frozen Four at Xcel Energy Center. The Pioneers will play Saturday against the winner of Boston College or Michigan in the championship game with a chance to claim an NCAA-best 10th title.
Broz, who was born in Bloomington and went to high school in Minneapolis, snapped a wrist shot along the ice on a 3-on-2 rush to set off the celebrations on the ice as the third-seeded Pioneers knocked off the second-seeded Terriers in a thriller.
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Tristan Lemyre began the game as DU’s 13th forward, but the sophomore scored the biggest goal of his college career to get the Pioneers even late in the second period. BU’s Lane Hutson, one of the best defensemen in NCAA hockey and a top NHL prospect for the Montreal Canadiens, made an ill-advised pass attempt along the boards behind his net. Pios freshman Miko Matikka intercepted it and fed Lemyre as he cut to the net with 4:39 left in the middle period.
It was Lemyre’s second goal of the season in 26 games played. He had four goals as a freshman, including tallies in back-to-back NCHC playoff games against Miami (Ohio), but this was a different kind of stage.
Before Lemyre’s goal, finding any sort of offensive momentum was a struggle for the Pioneers. They had just three shots in the opening period and six through the first half of the game. Whether it was a staunch defensive effort by the Terriers on one shift or self-inflicted errors on the next, DU had issues transitioning from defense to offense. Then when the puck made its way into the offensive zone, the Pioneers found very few quality chances before Lemyre’s big moment.
The Pioneers’ goal did seem to help DU find its way into the game at the offensive end. Denver controlled the final five minutes of the second and nearly took the lead were it not for a remarkable save from BU goalie Mathieu Caron after Aidan Thompson thought he had deked his way to a goal.
The only goal of the opening period came while DU was on the power play. Jack Devine tried to corral a bouncing puck near the right point, but that turned into a breakaway for BU’s Luke Tuch and he didn’t miss 7:45 into the period.
Beyond the goal, Pioneers goalie Matt Davis continued his stellar run of late-season form. He was the biggest reason DU remained within a goal after 35 minutes.
Denver arrived at this Frozen Four tied with Michigan for the most national championships with nine. The Pioneers were seeking not only their second title in three years, but a chance to stake claim to being the most successful program in NCAA history.
Massimo Rizzo suited up for the Pios for the first time since Feb. 2 because of injury. He was the team’s leading scorer, with 44 points in 28 games, when he came out of the lineup.
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The University of Denver men’s ice hockey team is on the cusp of making history after a thrilling overtime victory against Boston University in the semifinals of the 2024 NCAA Frozen Four. Tristan Broz’s heroics in the extra period secured a 2-1 win for the Pioneers and punched their ticket to the championship game, where they will have the opportunity to capture their 10th national title.
The game was a rollercoaster of emotions for Denver, who struggled to find their offensive rhythm early on. However, Tristan Lemyre’s timely goal in the second period sparked a resurgence for the Pioneers. Lemyre, who began the game as the team’s 13th forward, capitalized on a defensive miscue by BU to even the score and shift the momentum in Denver’s favor.
Despite facing a stout defensive effort from Boston University, the Pioneers managed to claw their way back into the game and eventually emerged victorious in overtime. Broz, a local talent hailing from Minneapolis, delivered the decisive blow with a precise wrist shot that sent the Xcel Energy Center into a frenzy.
The win was a testament to Denver’s resilience and determination, as they overcame adversity to secure a date in the championship game. With a chance to solidify their status as one of the most successful programs in NCAA history, the Pioneers are poised to etch their names in the record books once again.
In addition to Broz and Lemyre’s heroics, goaltender Matt Davis turned in a stellar performance between the pipes to keep Denver within striking distance throughout the game. Davis’ composure under pressure and timely saves were instrumental in the Pioneers’ victory, showcasing the team’s depth and talent on both ends of the ice.
As Denver prepares to face off against the winner of the Boston College-Michigan matchup in the title game, the stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the NCAA Frozen Four. The Pioneers’ quest for their 10th national championship hangs in the balance, with the opportunity to etch their names in college hockey lore.
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