1953: Michigan 7, Gophers 3
Colorado Springs • coach: John Mariucci
Eveleth native John Matchefts led the Wolverines to their third NCAA championship in a row. The Gophers led 2-1 after one period but gave up two goals in the second period and four more in the third.
1954: Rensselaer 5, Gophers 4 (OT)
Colorado Springs • coach: John Mariucci
Coming off an NCAA-record 14-1 semifinal victory over Boston College, the Gophers fell behind 3-0, took a 4-3 lead but gave up a tying goal with 3:50 left in regulation and the winner to Gordie Peterkin early in OT.
1971: Boston University 4, Gophers 2
Syracuse, N.Y. • coach: Glen Sonmor