Watson Coleman: “it has been a great winter when it comes to Minnesota athletics. Last week I had the privilege to congratulate and…”

“it has been a great winter when it comes to Minnesota athletics. Last week I had the privilege to congratulate and recognize the achievements of the University of Minnesota Twin-Cities women's hockey and basketball teams. Today, I switch schools and genders to recognize and congratulate head coach Scott Sandelin and the University of Minnesota-Duluth Men's ice hockey team for their appearance in the NCAA Frozen Four. The Bulldogs will be making their third NCAA Frozen Four appearance tomorrow, having previously appeared in 1984 and 1985. The team and many of its fans are in Boston today, gearing up for the fast pace and the emotion that comes with playing in the Frozen Four on national television. The road to the Frozen Four can be difficult and demanding. I say 'can be difficult' only because--well, the Bulldogs made it look somewhat easy. In convincing fashion, the Bulldogs defeated Michigan State 5 to 0 and the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 3 to 1 to earn their first Frozen Four bid since 1985. Against arch-rival Minnesota-Twin Cities, the Bulldogs stuck to a solid game plan, scored timely goals, and received phenomenal goaltending from Isaac Reichmuth, who also should be recognized for his stellar shut-out of Michigan State. While absent 19 years from the Frozen Four, the Bulldogs appearance in this year's Frozen Four is no surprise.…”