NCAA men's hockey title game recap

Denver goalie Magnus Chrona goalie made 24 saves and kept his team in the game against Minnesota State Mankato.

April 10, 2022 at 3:01AM
Denver captain Cole Guttman (19) lifts the championship trophy after beating Minnesota State in the NCAA Division I National Championship game Saturday, April 9, 2022 in Boston, Mass. Photo by Mansoor Ahmad/The Reporter.
Denver captain Cole Guttman lifted the championship trophy after the Pioneers beat Minnesota State Mankato on Saturday night in Boston. (Mansoor Ahmad, MSU Reporter/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS

1. Magnus Chrona, Denver: The goalie made 24 saves and kept his team in the game.

2. Mike Benning, Denver: Defenseman scored the go-ahead goal.

3. Ryan Barrow, Denver: Left winger got the comeback started with the Pioneers' first goal.

By the numbers

9 NCAA championships for Denver, matching the record set by Michigan.

18-8 Shots on goal advantage for Minnesota State through two periods.

All-tournament team

Most outstanding player: Mike Benning, D, Denver

F: Carter Savoie, Denver

F: Ryan Barrow, Denver

F: Sam Morton, Minnesota State

D: Benning

D: Jack McNeely, Minnesota State

G: Magnus Chrona, Denver

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Randy Johnson

College football reporter

Randy Johnson covers University of Minnesota football and college football for the Star Tribune, along with Gophers hockey and the Wild.

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