NCAA title game recap: Gophers women 3, Boston College 1

March 21, 2016 at 4:30AM
Minnesota captains Hannah Brandt, left, and Lee Stecklein receivee the trophy after defeating Boston College 3-1 in the women's Frozen Four championship college hockey game in Durham, N.H. Sunday, March 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Captains Hannah Brandt, left, and Lee Stecklein proudly displayed the latest addition to the trophy case. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

GAME RECAP

Star Tribune's three stars

1. Amanda Leveille, Gophers: She made several big saves to keep high-powered B.C. scoreless in the first and second periods. Finished with 32 stops.

2. Sarah Potomak, Gophers: The freshman scored 13 seconds into the game, setting the tone, and assisted on the second goal.

3. Amanda Kessel, Gophers: She had a team-high six shots, including the slapshot that made it 2-0 in the third period.

Look ahead

The Gophers have big holes to fill heading into next season. Departing seniors include Leveille, Kessel and Hannah Brandt, their all-time points leader. They also need to replace versatile senior Brooke Garzone and Milica McMillen, whose 44 goals are second-most all-time for a Gophers defenseman, behind Megan Bozek. Some of the key returnees include Potomak, Lee Stecklein and Dani Cameranesi, who led the WCHA in points this season with 68.

JOE CHRISTENSEN

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