Ice Hockey Domestic Leagues 2022 - 2023 Discussion Thread

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Tomorrow's Schedule

 

Frölunda HC (6) vs Växjö Lakers HC (1), game #6 (7.30 p.m. CET)

 

Tappara Tampere (1) vs HIFK Helsinki (6), game #5 (4 p.m. CET)

 

HC Dynamo Pardubice (1) vs HC Oceláři Třinec (6), game #5 (5 p.m. CET)

 

Grizzlys Wolfsburg (5) vs EHC Red Bull Munich (1), game #6 (3.15 p.m. CET)

Adler Mannheim (3) vs ERC Ingolstadt (2), game #6 (4.30 p.m. CET)

 

HK Dukla Ingema Michalovce (8) vs HC Košice (1), game #6 (6 p.m. CET)

 

 Magnus League Finals

Dragons Rouen (2) vs Brûleurs De Loupes Grenoble (1), game #4 (4.15 p.m. CET)

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@hckošice what a crazy finish of tonight's game in the  Extraliga...

 

but Zvolen...

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Just now, phelps said:

@hckošice what a crazy finish of tonight's game in the  Extraliga...

 

but Zvolen...

both teams defenses were on a trip somewhere tonight

 

From 2-4 it was 5-4 and then 5-6

 

That goal from the D-zone was also something lol

 

 

but another amazing game from Réway, he has still that genius on him, man, if the guy had at least a little more tidiness in his head, he might be one of the best players.

 

That assist bro !

 

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 NCAA

 

 

Semifinals

 

Minnesota - Boston University  6-2 (2-1, 0-1, 4-0)

Quinnipiac - Michigan  5-2 (2-1, 0-1, 3-0)

 

The Final

 

Quinnipiac - Minnesota  3-2 OT (0-1, 1-1, 1-0, 1-0)

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Quinnipiac wins first-ever national title in overtime thriller

 

For the first time in program history, Quinnipiac has reached the summit of college hockey, defeating Minnesota 3-2 in overtime to win the 2023 NCAA Division I men’s hockey national championship.

 

Jacob Quillan scored 10 seconds into overtime, putting home forehand-backhand move off a feed from Sam Lipkin (two assists) to win it.

 

“It’s unreal,” Quillan said. “I mean, the boys put in so much blood, sweat and tears all year. It’s a dream come true, you know. We got it done. We’re gonna celebrate hard tonight.”

 

It was Quillan’s third goal of the Frozen Four after he had two goals against Michigan in the semifinals.

 

He finished the tournament with five goals and two assists for seven points in four games.

 

“It’s a set play we have,” Quillan said of his goal. “Lipkin finds the middle. I mean [Zach] Metsa made a nice pass, and then [Lipkin] displayed his skill with the backhand sauce. I went back with it to the opposite side and tucked it in.”

 

Collin Graf tied the game as a power play expired with 2:47 remaining in regulation after head coach Rand Pecknold pulled Yaniv Perets (13 saves) for the extra attacker.

 

Christophe Tellier also scored for the Bobcats (34-4-3), and Zach Metsa had three assists.

 

“It’s just awesome,” QU head coach Rand Pecknold said. “We’re excited. I’m so proud of these guys. Great group. It’s awesome to see all my alums in the stands. I can’t even put it into words. I’m struggling right now.”

 

John Mittelstadt and Jaxon Nelson each scored for the Golden Gophers (29-10-1).

 

Justen Close made 27 saves.

 

“Tip your hat to Quinnipiac, but we were in the right spot,” Minnesota coach Bob Motzko said. “Turn the puck over for one [goal against]. Second one never should have went in. You know, that was an unfortunate situation right there. So we had a chance."

 

“I mean, I’m crushed. We just have a wonderful group. The love in that room and that group … I’m just crushed for them. For all of us.”

 

Mittelstadt opened the scoring just over five minutes into the game. QU’s Jayden Lee fanned on a breakout pass, and Connor Kurth was right there to pounce on the turnover before sending it out in front where Mittelstadt put it home.

 

Nelson doubled the lead less than five minutes into the second.

 

Brock Faber’s shot took a huge bounce off the end boards, and Nelson was right there to put it home.

 

The Bobcats answered about three minutes later.

 

Zach Metsa kept the puck in at the blue line before driving down the wall and feeding Tellier in front for a redirect.

 

The third period was all Quinnipiac before Graf broke through, racking up attacking zone time and outshooting the Gophers, 14-2, in the period.

 

QU previously reached the title game twice, falling to Yale in 2013 and North Dakota in 2016, the latter was also in Tampa.

 

“I don’t know if it’s really sunk in yet,” Metsa said.

 

"It’s been a crazy journey for it to be a goal at the beginning of the year and for us to come through … One, I’m happy for all the alums and the guys that came before us that set the foundation that we were able to grow from. … It’s a dream come true.”

 

 

Credits: NCAA.org

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Today's Results (Part I)

 

Tappara Tampere (1) - HIFK Helsinki (6)  2-1 (Tappara win series 4-1)

 

HC Dynamo Pardubice (1) - HC Oceláři Třinec (6)  2-4 (Třinec lead series 3-2)

 

Grizzlys Wolfsburg (5) - EHC Red Bull Munich (1)  3-2 (series tied 3-3)

Adler Mannheim (3) - ERC Ingolstadt (2)  0-2 (Ingolstadt win series 4-2)

 

HK Dukla Ingema Michalovce (8) - HC Košice (1)  1-2 (series tied 3-3) @hckošice  

 

 Magnus League Finals

Dragons Rouen (2) - Brûleurs De Loupes Grenoble (1)  6-5 (series tied 2-2)

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Tomorrow's Schedule

 

Örebro HK (4) vs Skellefteå AIK (2), game #6 (7.30 p.m. CET)

 

Ilves Tampere (2) vs Pelicans Lahti (4), game #5 (5.30 p.m. CET)

 

HC Vìtkovice Ridera (2) vs Mountfield HK (4), game #5 (5.30 p.m. CET)

 

HK Grotto Spišská Nová Ves (5) vs HKM Zvolen (3), game #6 (6 p.m. CET)

 

() ICE Hockey League Finals

HC Bolzano/Bozen Südtirol Alperia (1) vs EC Red Bull Salzburg (2), game #3 (7.30 p.m. CET)

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 Zlín is the new champion of the Chance League

 

Zlín won the heart-breaking sixth final battle of the final series of the Chance League over Vsetín 3:2 in overtime.

 

They finally won the championship series by a score of 4 games to 2.

 

It's their first Chance League title, which allows them to advance to the play-off series against Rytíri Kladno for a place in next year's Extraliga.

 

The (best-of-7) play-off series schedule:

 

Sunday, April 16 - 1st match:
Rytíri Kladno - PSG Berani Zlín

 

Monday, April 17 - 2nd match:
Rytíri Kladno - PSG Berani Zlín

 

Thursday, April 20 - 3rd match:
PSG Berani Zlín - Rytíri Kladno

 

Friday, April 21 - 4th match:
PSG Berani Zlín - Rytíri Kladno

 

Monday, April 24 - possible 5th match (if necessary):
Rytíri Kladno - PSG Berani Zlín

 

Wednesday, April 26 - possible 6th match (if necessary):
PSG Berani Zlín - Rytíri Kladno

 

Friday, April 28 - possible 7th match (if necessary):
Rytíri Kladno - PSG Berani Zlín

 

 

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Tipos Extraliga Semifinals:

 

Dukla Michalovce - HC Košice  1-2 (Series Standing 3-3)

HKM Zvolen - Spišská Nová Ves (Series Standing 2-3)

 

Michalovce - Košice Game 6 Highlights

 

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Yesterday's Results (Part II)

 

Frölunda HC (6) - Växjö Lakers HC (1)  1-2 OT (Växjö Lakers win series 4-2)