The University of Massachusetts will get its first taste of the Frozen Four as they advanced with a win over Notre Dame in the NCAA men's ice hockey tournament.
UMass pulled out the 4-0 win Saturday night to advance, earning a trip to Buffalo, NY in the process.
MASSACHUSETTS IS FROZEN FOUR BOUND!!!
— NCAA Ice Hockey (@NCAAIceHockey) March 31, 2019
(4) @UMassHockey looks dominant in a 4-0 win over Notre Dame and advances to the #FrozenFour for the first time ever!#NCAAHockey pic.twitter.com/XE6GlOZZVS
The top-seeded Minutemen were the first to book their trip for the Frozen Four with the win, taking home 2019 Northeast Regional championship honors in the meantime.
Ticket 👊@UMassHockey is the first team to book a trip to Buffalo for the #FrozenFour!#NCAAHockey pic.twitter.com/1EfD6q46bt
— NCAA Ice Hockey (@NCAAIceHockey) March 31, 2019
Governor Charlie Baker tweeted out his congratulations to the team, showing his support after their feat.
BIG NIGHT for @UMassHockey - they are taking their first trip to the NCAA D-1 Frozen Four! Go get ‘em UMass Minutemen! #FrozenFour
— Charlie Baker (@CharlieBakerMA) March 31, 2019
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