2008 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey tournament

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2008 NCAA Division I men's
ice hockey tournament
NCAA 2008 Men's Frozen Four logo.jpg
2008 Frozen Four logo
Teams16
Finals site
Champions Boston College Eagles  (3rd title)
Runner-up Notre Dame Fighting Irish  (1st title game)
Semifinalists
Winning coach Jerry York  (3rd title)
MOP Nathan Gerbe (Boston College)
Attendance89,204
Boston College Eagles players and coaches celebrate their victory at the Massachusetts State House with Governor Deval Patrick and Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray 2008-04-29 bc hoc 04web.jpg
Boston College Eagles players and coaches celebrate their victory at the Massachusetts State House with Governor Deval Patrick and Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray

The 2008 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey tournament involved 16 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college ice hockey. The tournament began on March 28, 2008, and ended with the championship game on April 12. [1]

Contents

Boston College, coached by Jerry York, won its third national title after consecutive runner-up finishes with a 4–1 victory in the championship game over Notre Dame, coached by Jeff Jackson. [2]

Nathan Gerbe, junior forward for Boston College, scored five goals in the final two games and was named the Frozen Four Most Outstanding Player. [3]

This was the first tournament in 47 years to have two teams from the same conference play in the opening round. This occurred due to the glut of WCHA teams that received 2nd- and 3rd-seeds in the regional divisions.

Starting with this year’s Frozen Four and ending with 2013, five of the next six tournaments featured at least one team making their first appearance in the Frozen Four, with 2011 being the only year to feature four teams with previous Frozen Four appearances.

Tournament procedure

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Albany
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Madison
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Colorado Springs
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Worcester
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Denver
2008 Regionals (blue) and Frozen Four (red)

The NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey Championship is a single-elimination tournament featuring 16 teams representing all six Division I conferences in the nation. The Championship Committee seeds the entire field from 1 to 16 within four regionals of 4 teams. The winners of the six Division I conference championships receive automatic bids to participate in the NCAA Championship.

In setting up the tournament, the Championship Committee seeks to ensure "competitive equity, financial success and likelihood of playoff-type atmosphere at each regional site." A team serving as the host of a regional is placed within that regional. The top four teams are assigned overall seeds and placed within the bracket such that the national semifinals will feature the No. 1 seed versus the No. 4 seed and the No. 2 seed versus the No. 3 seed should the top four teams win their respective regional finals. Number 1 seeds are also placed as close to their home site as possible, with the No. 1 seed receiving first preference. Conference matchups are avoided in the first round; should five or more teams from one conference make the tournament, this guideline may be disregarded in favor of preserving the bracket's integrity. [4]

The four regionals are officially named after their geographic areas. The following were the sites for the 2008 regionals: [1]

March 28 and 29
East Regional, Times Union Center - Albany, New York (Hosts: ECAC Hockey and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute)
West Regional, Broadmoor World Arena - Colorado Springs, Colorado (Hosts: Colorado College and the Colorado Springs Sports Commission)
March 29 and 30
Midwest Regional, Kohl Center - Madison, Wisconsin (Host: University of Wisconsin–Madison)
Northeast Regional, DCU Center - Worcester, Massachusetts (Host: College of the Holy Cross)

Each regional winner advanced to the Frozen Four: [1]

April 10 and 12
Pepsi Center - Denver, Colorado (Hosts: University of Denver and the Metro Denver Sports Commission)

Qualifying teams

The at-large bids, along with the seeding for each team in the tournament, were announced on Sunday, March 23. [5] Six teams from the WCHA qualified for the tournament, a record for the number of teams from one conference. [6]

East Regional – Albany Northeast Regional – Worcester
SeedSchoolConferenceRecordBerth TypeSeedSchoolConferenceRecordBerth Type
1 Michigan (1) CCHA 31–5–4 Tournament champion 1 Miami (2) CCHA 32–7–1At-Large Bid
2 St. Cloud State WCHA 19–15–5At-Large Bid2 Boston College Hockey East 21–11–8Tournament Champion
3 Clarkson ECAC 21–12–4At-Large Bid3 Minnesota WCHA 19–16–9At-Large Bid
4 Niagara CHA 22–10–4 Tournament champion 4 Air Force Atlantic Hockey 21–11–6Tournament Champion
West Regional – Colorado Springs Midwest Regional – Madison
SeedSchoolConferenceRecordBerth Type SeedSchoolConferenceRecordBerth Type
1 New Hampshire (4) Hockey East 25–9–3At-Large Bid1 North Dakota (3) WCHA 26–10–4At-Large Bid
2 Colorado College WCHA 28–11–1At-Large Bid2 Denver WCHA 26–13–1 Tournament champion
3 Michigan State CCHA 24–11–5At-Large Bid3 Wisconsin WCHA 15–16–7At-Large Bid
4 Notre Dame CCHA 24–15–4At-Large Bid4 Princeton ECAC 21–13–0 Tournament champion

Brackets

The number in parentheses denotes overall seed in the tournament.

Frozen Four – Pepsi Center, Denver, Colorado

National semifinals [19] [20]
April 10
National Championship [21]
April 12
      
E1 Michigan (1) 4
W4 Notre Dame5*
W4 Notre Dame 1
NE2 Boston College4
NE2 Boston College6
MW1 North Dakota (3) 1

(*) denotes overtime period(s).

Results

East Region – Albany, New York

Regional semifinal

March 28, 2008
7:30 pm
(1) Michigan5 – 1
(0–0, 2–0, 3–1)
(4) Niagara Times Union CenterAlbany, New York
Attendance: 4,175
Game reference
Billy Sauer Goalies Juliano Pagliero Referee:
Chip McDonald
Linesmen:
Rich Patry
Dave Brown
Max Pacioretty (15) (Kolarik, Palushaj)PP – 20:551–0
Kevin Porter (29) (Kolarik, Pacioretty)GW – 29:352–0
Kevin Porter (30) (Kolarik, Llewellyn) – 48:553–0
Kevin Porter (31) (Kolarik, Palushaj)PP – 51:024–0
4–155:50 – Matt Caruana (17) (Rocco)
Kevin Porter (32) (Pacioretty, Kolarik)EN – 58:325–1
6 minPenalties10 min
39Shots17
March 28, 2008
4:00 pm
(2) St. Cloud State1 – 2
(0–0, 1–1, 0–1)
(3) Clarkson Times Union CenterAlbany, New York
Attendance: 4,175
Game reference
Jase Weslosky Goalies David Leggio Referee:
Tim Benedetto
Linesmen:
Chris Frederico
Chris Aughe
Garrett Raboin (3) (Roe, Hartman) – 24:081–0
1–134:15 – David Cayer (10) (Rufenach, Mason)
1–244:58 – Shea Guthrie (9) (Clitsome)
10 minPenalties14 min
25Shots40

Regional Final

March 29, 2008
7:00 pm
(1) Michigan2 – 0
(1–0, 0–0, 1–0)
(3) Clarkson Times Union CenterAlbany, New York
Attendance: 4,301
Game reference
Billy Sauer Goalies David Leggio Referee:
Tim Benedetto
Linesmen:
Chris Frederico
Chris Aughe
Aaron Palushaj (10) (Porter, Mitera)GW PP – 14:231–0
Kevin Porter (33) (Kolarik, Pacioretty) – 40:262–0
20 minPenalties18 min
32Shots27

Northeast Region – Worcester, Massachusetts

Regional semifinal

March 29, 2008
4:00 pm
(1) Miami3 – 2 (OT)
(1–0, 0–2, 1–0, 1–0)
(4) Air Force DCU CenterWorcester, Massachusetts
Attendance: 7,357
Game reference
Jeff Zatkoff Goalies Andrew Volkening Referee:
Derek Shepherd
Linesmen:
Brad Shepherd
CJ Beaurline
Tommy Wingels (15) (Camper, Jones) – 00:191–0
1–123:21 – Derrick Burnett (7) (Hajner, Fairchild)
1–228:34 – Josh Print (1) (Page, Kozlak)
Carter Camper (15) (Martinez, Cannone) – 53:442–2
Justin Mercier (25) (unassisted) – 75:213–2
2 minPenalties10 min
33Shots25
March 29, 2008
7:51 pm
(2) Boston College5 – 2
(1–0, 1–1, 3–1)
(3) Minnesota DCU CenterWorcester, Massachusetts
Attendance: 7,357
Game reference
John Muse Goalies Alex Kangas Referee:
Brian Aaron
Linesmen:
Paul Tunison
Brent Gawlik
Ben Smith (22) (Gerbe, Ferriero) – 06:331–0
1–123:01 – Mike Howe (7) (Fischer, Peltier)
Benn Ferriero (17) (Whitney, Filangieri) – 27:582–1
Pat Gannon (6) (Greene, Price)GW – 44:253–1
Joe Whitney (9) (Ferriero) – 48:464–1
4–256:33 – PP EABen Gordon (7) (Wheeler, Howe)
Nathan Gerbe (29) (Gibbons)EN – 59:435–2
12 minPenalties12 min
32Shots33

Regional Final

March 30, 2008
4:30 pm
(1) Miami3 – 4 (OT)
(1–0, 1–3, 1–0, 0–1)
(2) Boston College DCU CenterWorcester, Massachusetts
Attendance: 5,911
Game reference
Jeff Zatkoff Goalies John Muse Referee:
Derek Shepherd
Linesmen:
Brad Shepherd
CJ Beaurline
Jarod Palmer (10) (Martinez, Roeder) – 01:301–0
Nino Musitelli (9) (Kaufman) – 28:322–0
2–136:48 – Nick Petrecki (15) (Gannon, Price)
2–237:02 – Nathan Gerbe (12) (Gibbons)
2–338:46 – Ben Smith (23) (Bertram)
Ryan Jones (31) (Camper) – 49:023–3
3–472:12 – GWJoe Whitney (10) (Bertram, Gannon)
10 minPenalties12 min
37Shots42

Midwest Region – Madison, Wisconsin

Regional semifinal

March 29, 2008
2:00 pm
(1) North Dakota5 – 1
(1–0, 1–0, 3–1)
(4) Princeton Kohl Center - Madison, Wisconsin
Attendance: 9,968
Game reference
Jean-Philippe Lamoureux Goalies Zane Kalemba Referee:
Jeff Bunyon
Linesmen:
Tim Low
Chris Low
Andrew Kozek (17) (Genoway, Marto)PP – 13:391–0
Ryan Duncan (15) (Oshie, Watkins)GW – 36:182–0
Ryan Duncan (16) (Martens, Genoway)PP – 48:133–0
Ryan Duncan (17) (Oshie) – 54:484–0
Chay Genoway (8) (unassisted)SH EN – 56:285–0
5–159:27 – Cam MacIntyre (13) (Jubinville)
6 minPenalties10 min
18Shots39
March 29, 2008
5:30 pm
(2) Denver2 – 6
(0–1, 1–1, 1–4)
(3) Wisconsin Kohl Center - Madison, Wisconsin
Attendance: 9,968
Game reference
Peter Mannino Goalies Shane Connelly Referee:
Matt Shegos
Linesmen:
Tony Molina
Bruce Vida, Jr.
0–108:59 – Michael Davies (12) (McBain, Geoffrion)
0–228:15 – PPJamie McBain (4) (Engel, Turris)
Dustin Jackson (12) (Martin, Ruegsegger)PP – 36:401–2
1–349:19 – GWCody Goloubef (3) (Street)
1–450:19 – John Mitchell (8) (Grotting)
Tom May (14) (Martin, Maiani) – 51:472–4
2–554:38 – Michael Davies (13) (Drewiske)
2–657:14 – ENDavis Drewiske (5) (Davies)
16 minPenalties18 min
32Shots26

Regional Final

March 30, 2008
6:00 pm
(1) North Dakota3 – 2 (OT)
(0–0, 0–2, 2–0, 1–0)
(3) Wisconsin Kohl Center - Madison, Wisconsin
Attendance: 9,816
Game reference
Jean-Philippe Lamoureux Goalies Shane Connelly Referee:
Matt Shegos
Linesmen:
Tony Molina
Bruce Vida, Jr.
0–125:38 – Jamie McBain (5) (Turris, Drewiske)
0–239:21 – PPCody Goloubef (4) (Johnson, Klubertanz)
Rylan Kaip (8) (Frattin, Watkins) – 43:331–2
Ryan Duncan (18) (Oshie) – 44:202–2
Andrew Kozek (18) (Bina, Oshie)GW – 61:473–2
10 minPenalties8 min
31Shots43

West Region – Colorado Springs, Colorado

Regional semifinal

March 28, 2008
4:30 pm
(1) New Hampshire3 – 7
(2–2, 1–2, 0–3)
(4) Notre Dame Broadmoor World Arena - Colorado Springs, Colorado
Attendance: 6,634
Game reference
Kevin Regan Goalies Jordan Pearce Referee:
Todd Anderson
Linesmen:
Butch Mousseaux
Tim Swiader
Jerry Pollastrone (14) (van Riemsdyk) – 01:041–0
1–102:23 – PPIan Cole (6) (Ryan, Van Guilder)
Jerry Pollastrone (15) (Flaishans, van Riemsdyk) – 05:412–1
2–217:25 – PPKyle Lawson (5) (Van Guilder, Thang)
2–322:39 – Christian Hanson (11) (Carlin, Sheahan)
2–429:53 – Dan Kissel (9) (unassisted)
Phil DeSimone (3) (Flaishans, van Riemsdyk)EA – 33:093–4
3–540:23 – Ryan Thang (17) (Van Guilder)
3–656:54 – ENKevin Deeth (17) (Thang)
3–757:54 – ENChristian Hanson (12) (Regan, Blatchford)
27 minPenalties10 min
35Shots34
March 28, 2008
8:00 pm
(2) Colorado College1 – 3
(0–0, 0–3, 1–0)
(3) Michigan State Broadmoor World Arena - Colorado Springs, Colorado
Attendance: 6,287
Game reference
Richard Bachman Goalies Jeff Lerg Referee:
John Gravallese
Linesmen:
Kevin Shea
Jack Millea
0–129:27 – PPTim Kennedy (20) (Petry, Abdelkader)
0–238:03 – GW PPJeff Dunne (3) (B. Lerg, Crowder)
0–339:53 – Chris Mueller (13) (Kennedy, Abdelkader)
Derek Patrosso (5) (Vlassopoulos) – 52:071–3
16 minPenalties14 min
42Shots23

Regional Final

March 29, 2008
8:00 pm
(3) Michigan State1 – 3
(0–0, 1–1, 0–2)
(4) Notre Dame Broadmoor World Arena - Colorado Springs, Colorado
Attendance: 5,836
Game reference
Jeff Lerg Goalies Jordan Pearce Referee:
Peter Feola
Linesmen:
Bill Bredin
Scott Whittemore
0–122:43 – Christian Hanson (13) (Regan)
Justin Abdelkader (20) (Kennedy, Crowder) – 29:051–1
1–254:06 – GWMark Van Guilder (12) (Ryan)
1–355:20 – Teddy Ruth (2) (White, Hanson)
10 minPenalties8 min
21Shots26

Frozen Four – Denver, Colorado

Semifinal

April 10, 2008
7:30 pm
(E1) Michigan4 – 5 (OT)
(0–3, 2–0, 2–1, 0–1)
(W4) Notre Dame Pepsi Center, Denver, Colorado
Attendance: 18,544
Game reference
Billy Sauer (out 20:00)
Bryan Hogan (in 20:00)
Goalies Jordan Pearce Referee:
Todd Anderson
Linesmen:
Butch Mousseaux
Tim Swiader
0–105:00 – Calle Ridderwall (4) (White)
0–205:42 – Mark Van Guilder (24) (Thang, Sheahan)
0–319:25 – SHRyan Thang (18) (unassisted)
Chad Kolarik (29) (Porter, Hogan) – 28:481–3
Matt Rust (12) (Palushaj, Hagelin) – 29:032–3
Chad Kolarik (30) (Pacioretty, Palushaj)PP – 42:163–3
3–451:30 – Kevin Deeth (10) (Kissel, Cole)
Carl Hagelin (11) (Rust, Palushaj) – 54:394–4
4–565:44 – GWCalle Ridderwall (24) (VeNard, White)
6 minPenalties10 min
33Shots29
April 10, 2008
4:00 pm
(MW1) North Dakota1 – 6
(0–4, 0–2, 1–0)
(NE2) Boston College Pepsi Center, Denver, Colorado
Attendance: 18,543
Game reference
Jean-Philippe Lamoureux Goalies John Muse Referee:
Matt Sheegos
Linesmen:
Brent Gaulik
Bruce Vida
0–107:08 – Andrew Orpik (7) (Kucharski)
0–213:14 – Nathan Gerbe (31) (unassisted)
0–315:13 – Nathan Gerbe (32) (Gibbons, Sneep)
0–419:45 – Dan Bertram (10) (Gannon)
0–526:37 – Nathan Gerbe (33) (Smith, Bertram)
0–631:58 – Ben Smith (24) (Gerbe, Gibbons)
Jake Marto (2) (Watkins) – 58:441–6
18 minPenalties24 min
30Shots27

National Championship – Denver, Colorado

April 12, 2008
8:00 pm
(NE2) Boston College4 – 1
(0–0, 3–1, 1–0)
(W4) Notre Dame Pepsi CenterDenver, Colorado
Attendance: 18,632
Game reference
Referee:
Todd Anderson
Linesmen:
Tim Swiader
Butch Mousseaux
Scoring summary
PeriodTeamGoalAssist(s)TimeScore
1stNone
2ndBC Nathan Gerbe (34) Gibbons and Smith 22:231–0 BC
BC Nathan Gerbe (35) – GW PP Smith and Bertram25:372–0 BC
BC Joe Whitney (11) – PP Gerbe and Ferriero 28:113–0 BC
ND Kevin Deeth (11)Lawson and Cole 29:073–1 BC
3rdBC Ben Smith (25) Gerbe and Gibbons 45:314–1 BC
Penalty summary
PeriodTeamPlayer Penalty TimePIM
1stBCKyle KucharskiHolding the Stick08:412:00
BCMatt GreeneCross-Checking14:332:00
NDBrock SheahanRoughing17:022:00
BCAnthony AielloTripping18:242:00
2ndBCAndrew OrpikSlashing22:512:00
NDRyan ThangInterference24:582:00
NDDan VeNardCross-Checking26:292:00
NDDan KisselHooking27:272:00
BCKyle KucharskiHolding27:322:00
NDDan VeNardHigh-Sticking36:492:00
3rdBCNick PetreckiElbowing40:082:00
BCMatt PriceObstruction Tripping48:052:00
BCMatt GreeneHooking49:542:00

Record by conference

Conference# of BidsRecordWin %Regional FinalsFrozen FourChampionship GameChampions
WCHA 63–6.33321--
CCHA 47–4.636421-
ECAC Hockey 21–2.3331---
Hockey East 24–1.8001111
Atlantic Hockey 10–1.000----
CHA 10–1.000----

All-Tournament team

[22]

Frozen Four

* Most Outstanding Player(s) [23]

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