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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
@@tylerhuntdesign You mean when he literally stuck his leg out to prevent a possible scoring opportunity? That textbook tripping? You can’t be serious.
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
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.
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.
e/nd y/our l/ife, r/etard
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.
wow same here The bad thing is we got older gray hair no hair where did time go
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!
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!
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!
e/nd y/our l/ife
@@M-ps6ve Y/ou/re N/ot Wr/ong
52.4 seconds left. I will never get over this game.
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
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!
Wooooof @ that no-call.
Nice to find retro clip of this without having to listen to Frank and wally
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
SEASON 54
defacto minnesota home game
Ship.
The best team won. Period.
Could have easily been an 8-3 game, those shots just didn't connect. The best team did win this one.
Ref won this game.
Was hooking not a penalty back then??
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.
That should have been Maine's win. Shitty play by Houser and who calls penalties in OT of a Championship game?
Rarely but some just have to be called
Game was a toss up nobody should’ve won it Maine certainly could have .. no penalty who knows who wins but mn did
Sucks to be Maine
Oh ya? If Maine was so much better, why'd it go to OT?
@@SNESdrunk ohhhhh!!!!!
Fellow Minnesotan! Love your channel, from an owner of a retro gaming store in MN.
That missed call on Houser in OT... smh
Solid no call
@@Jeremy-ys7mt weak home calls left and right. Gotta love a championship being decided on a power play.
Actually, Hauser made weak contact. Dude tripped over the net and embellished it. Good no-call.
@@tsnide34 hope you hold the same standard for the bad Schutte tripping call that set up the GWG.
@@tylerhuntdesign You mean when he literally stuck his leg out to prevent a possible scoring opportunity? That textbook tripping? You can’t be serious.
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
Vanek wasn't on this team.
Gift from the refs, your goalie should had a penalty called on him.
The best team won.
Refs won
Houser was a awkward looking goalie
Not at all. He was just a standup goalie.