The stage is set for the Fargo Regional Final of the 2025 NCAA Hockey Tournament, where the UMass Minutemen will meet Western Michigan at Scheels Arena.
UMass advanced to the final after a thrilling 5-4 comeback win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers in overtime, with Aydar Suniev scoring the game-winning goal.
Western Michigan, meanwhile, defeated the Minnesota State Mavericks in a double-overtime game, with Grant Slukynsky scoring the winning goal.
The matchup promises to be an exciting one, with UMass’s high-powered offense, led by Suniev and Cole O’Hara, facing off against Western Michigan’s stout defense, which features standout goalie Hampton Slukynsky.
The winner of the matchup gets a ticket to the 2025 Frozen Four.
Follow along for live updates, scores, and highlights from UMass vs. Western Michigan hockey, and remember to refresh for new updates.
Huge moment as Western Michigan holds off UMass during the five minute power play.
A TIM WASHE TIP! 💵 Broncos take the lead! #NCAAHockey x 🎥 ESPNU / @WMUHockey pic.twitter.com/6jaFAjc19g
UMass gets a five-minute power play after a major was called on Iiro Hakkarainen for contact to the head.
What an opportunity for UMass after they were dealt a major that lost them the lead.
The second goal from Western Michigan during this power play. They take full advantage of the five-minute major.
Broncos go up for the first time this game.
Tim Washe gets the goal.
Reminder that WMU will have three minutes of power play to begin this period.
ALL TIED UP 🪢 @liam_valente #NCAAHockey x 🎥 ESPNU / @WMUHockey pic.twitter.com/wQbcUeVVIY
Western Michigan will get three minutes of power play to start the third period.
What a moment after the upgraded major.
Liam Valente scores the goal and we’re tied up.
The power play continues.
Five-minute major and game misconduct on Aydar Suniev.
It will be a major penalty! We’ve got five minutes on the power play! Let’s lock in! https://t.co/YGLysC9kbO pic.twitter.com/THV6OdqDYK
Two minutes for boarding on Aydar Suniev.
That’s his second consecutive penalty.
Successful penalty kill for the Minutemen.
There were a flurry of chances for Western Michigan, but they were unable to put the puck in the net.
WMU get their first power play of the game. Huge opportunity coming for one of the most potent offenses in the nation.
Two minutes for boarding on Aydar Suniev.
Western Michigan kill the two-minute penalty.
UMass had an open net, but Musa is unable to get the puck in.
Two minutes for tripping on Robby Drazner.
Minutemen get another chance to add a score with the man-advantage.
After the penalty no-call the Western Michigan Broncos have been noticeably better. They’re playing with more physicality, getting to pucks faster.
After review, the referees have rescinded the penalty. Not sure what happened there.
Penalty is overturned. No power play for the Broncos https://t.co/TtYy7RPSgDBroncos get their first power play of the game. Penalty is being reviewed for a five-minute major.
The Minutemen nearly score after the puck bounces around the goal.
UMass has been relentless all game. They’ve challenged pucks and used their speed.
We’re into the second frame.
Note: Western Michigan has a top 5 scoring offense and top 5 scoring defense.
UMass looks strong to open this game. They are up 1-0.
Two minutes for slashing Iiroon Hakkarainen.
MINUTEMEN ON THE BOARD FIRST! Dans Locmelis makes it 1-0 🚨#NCAAHockey x 🎥 ESPNews / @UMassHockey pic.twitter.com/LzmCeTDWjm
UMass gets on the board first!
Dans Locmelis scores for the Minutemen.
Only one shot for WMU, and UMass has yet to have a shot.
Grant Slukynsky, who had the game-winner against Minnesota State, had the best chance so far.
Grant gets the first shot of the game! Broncos controlling play early!
Here we go.
Puck is down in the 1st!
The Minutemen are in the building ‼️#NewMass | #Flagship 🚩 pic.twitter.com/IYmIItEOPK
Arrival of the Broncos#BroncosReign pic.twitter.com/RXjqBqOMHh
The UMass hockey vs. Western Michigan game will be broadcast on ESPNU and ESPN+ at 6:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 29.
Here’s the NCAA Hockey Tournament regional schedule and results.
Thursday, March 27
Friday, March 28
Saturday, March 29
Sunday, March 30
Thursday, April 10
Saturday, April 12
WMU hockey plays UMass in the NCAA Hockey Tournament today, March 29. Follow along for live updates from the game.
Follow along for live scores and updates from UMass vs. Western Michigan in the Fargo Regional Final.
UMass hockey plays Western Michigan in the NCAA Hockey Tournament today, March 29. Follow along for live updates from the game.
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