#10 UMD Men’s Hockey to Host SCSU in First Home Playoff Series in Seven Years

All-time, UMD is 12-10 in the quarterfinal round, which includes a 9-2 mark at AMSOIL Arena.

DULUTH, Minn.- On Friday, the UMD men’s hockey team will welcome in St. Cloud State to begin a best of three game NCHC quarterfinal series.

It’s the first time since the 2019 season that the Bulldogs have hosted a NCHC playoff series.

All-time, UMD is 12-10 in the quarterfinal round, which includes a 9-2 mark at AMSOIL Arena.

The Bulldogs are in good shape to make the NCAA tournament regardless of what happens this weekend, but head coach Scott Sandelin and his team want more hardware.

“We have to play like our lives are on the line, Again, we’re playing for another championship. We want to get to the final game of our playoff championship. You have to get through St. Cloud which will be no easy task,” said Sandelin.

“I’m excited. It’s my favorite time of the year. I feel like this is when you have to amp it up to another level so definitely really excited for that,” said forward Hunter Anderson.

Puck drop for game one is at 7:07 PM.