It gave me chills when #24 skated over to his team on the bench to celebrate. Ultimate team sport.

This was both programs at their peak. Of course, Minnesota won the title again in 2003 by routing UNH, but they've only been to three Frozen Fours over the last 19 years. Maine reached the title game again in 2004 behind a record-breaking season from goalie Jimmy Howard, but the rest of the team wasn't quite as good, and they were blanked by Denver in the final. They've only been to two Frozen Four since then. College hockey has changed a lot since the early 2000s.

@mplslawnguy3389

Жыл бұрын

Too much talent leaving MN. Lucia set the program back after they won in 02'-03'. A lot of guys didn't want to play for him, and scouts didn't want players playing for him either. Hoping Motzko can eventually turn this around. We have talent, we always do, but it doesn't translate into championships anymore. They all leave for the NHL early.

@M-ps6ve

Жыл бұрын

e/nd y/our l/ife, r/etard

@konnorhammer3541

6 ай бұрын

Actually, the Gophers have (Since their last Championship) Over the span of 19 years: Been to the National Tournament - 13 times Lost in First Round - 3 times Lost in Quarter Finals - 3 times Lost in Frozen Four - 5 times Lost in Championship - 2 times Not nearly as good as they should be in my opinion, but they are consistently the top team in the country year in and year out

I was blessed to be there half my life ago and watch my beloved Gophers capture the title. I remember it being such a good game. But these highlights just showed me how it was even better than I remember.

@bobprescott

8 ай бұрын

wow same here The bad thing is we got older gray hair no hair where did time go

Hard to believe this game is going to be 20 years old on April 6th.

After watching this vid, I was reminded how intense this game was. Full disclosure...I'm a Gopher's fan. Congrats to both teams for a highly competitive, super entertaining NCAA Championship game!

52.4 seconds left. I will never get over this game.

Ran around my house screaming twice - once at the last minute of regulation tying goal and then again with the game winner. Couldn’t believe it as a Minnesota fan after so many years of never making it, to come out on top. Still get goosebumps!

@M-ps6ve

Жыл бұрын

e/nd y/our l/ife

@xy1101

Жыл бұрын

@@M-ps6ve Y/ou/re N/ot Wr/ong

This was so awesome! I remember being an absolute wreck during the overtime. When the Gophers scored the game winning shot I screamed so loud I woke the kids. Thanks for this upload!

Still the best sporting event I have been to thanks to my Dad (RIP). 5th row about the faceoff dot opposite benches $250 a pop. To see the tying and winning goal right in front of you is priceless. Should of had another one this year. Shout out to Motzko, Championship or bust. Starting to think you just can't win the big one. 1 and out as #1 overall twice with The Cloud. No more baby steps. Straight from The Field SS4LIFE!

1:35 Ballard’s goal 7:42 Pohl’s goal 15:26 Koalska’s goal 20:46 Potulny’s game winning goal/ 2002 National Champions

Wooooof @ that no-call.

Nice to find retro clip of this without having to listen to Frank and wally

@mplslawnguy3389

Жыл бұрын

MN guy here, I concur. Can't stand the local homers. It's like listening to that guy from Boston call Bruins games. Vomit-inducing.

This was a Minnesota men's sports team that said, "F you curse, we are gonna play against your evil will, and we're gonna win"!!!!!

Jackson took a dive

defacto minnesota home game

Ship.

SEASON 54

That should have been Maine's win. Shitty play by Houser and who calls penalties in OT of a Championship game?

@jdvandy8528

3 жыл бұрын

Rarely but some just have to be called

@jdvandy8528

3 жыл бұрын

Game was a toss up nobody should’ve won it Maine certainly could have .. no penalty who knows who wins but mn did

@bigjohnstudd6868

3 жыл бұрын

Sucks to be Maine

@SNESdrunk

3 жыл бұрын

Oh ya? If Maine was so much better, why'd it go to OT?

@xy1101

2 жыл бұрын

@@SNESdrunk ohhhhh!!!!! Fellow Minnesotan! Love your channel, from an owner of a retro gaming store in MN.

Was hooking not a penalty back then??

@mplslawnguy3389

Жыл бұрын

Not really. Not what it is today at least. The game has changed a lot. Stickwork was part of the game up until '08 or so when they finally started clamping down on it in the NHL and then it trickled down to college and juniors. It had to be blatant to get called back then, I know, I played in that era. You had to have extra padding on your wrists because of all the hacking.

It took a non-Minnesotans to help the Gophers win it… and the stupid provincial thinking by Minnesotans have held them back for 20 years. This year, Gophers with Knies and Cooley being key to team, will be enough to push them across the line like Vanek and Potulny

@eodyn7

Жыл бұрын

Vanek wasn't on this team.

The best team won. Period.

@mplslawnguy3389

Жыл бұрын

Could have easily been an 8-3 game, those shots just didn't connect. The best team did win this one.

@JT-rq2re

Жыл бұрын

Ref won this game.

That missed call on Houser in OT... smh

@Jeremy-ys7mt

4 жыл бұрын

Solid no call

@festy1986

4 жыл бұрын

@@Jeremy-ys7mt weak home calls left and right. Gotta love a championship being decided on a power play.

@tsnide34

3 жыл бұрын

Actually, Hauser made weak contact. Dude tripped over the net and embellished it. Good no-call.

@tylerhuntdesign

3 жыл бұрын

@@tsnide34 hope you hold the same standard for the bad Schutte tripping call that set up the GWG.

@tsnide34

3 жыл бұрын

@@tylerhuntdesign You mean when he literally stuck his leg out to prevent a possible scoring opportunity? That textbook tripping? You can’t be serious.

Gift from the refs, your goalie should had a penalty called on him.

@mplslawnguy3389

Жыл бұрын

The best team won.

@JT-rq2re

Жыл бұрын

Refs won

Houser was a awkward looking goalie

@WiLDCATZ

Жыл бұрын

Not at all. He was just a standup goalie.