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Gophers hockey: Was refs’ decision to sit Liam Souliere the right one?

On Thursday, March 27, 2025, UMass defeated Minnesota 5-4 in overtime at Scheels Arena in Fargo during the NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Regional semifinal game.
The game was a hard-fought battle for a spot in the NCAA Division I men's ice hockey tournament Fargo Regional championship game, with UMass overcoming a 3-1 deficit in the third period.
Aydar Suniev scored the game-winning goal for UMass at 4:49 of overtime, marking his second goal of the game and 20th of the season, while other Minutemen players like Locmelis, Jencko, and Dell'Elce also contributed with two points each.
UMass head coach Greg Carvel said, "It's our turn to win," while Minnesota head coach Bob Motzko voiced displeasure with a non-call on a tripping penalty against Gophers center Ryan Chesley by Minutemen center Dans Locmelis in overtime, which he believed changed the game.
UMass, with a record of 21-13-5, advances to Saturday's region final against top-seeded Western Michigan , marking their first appearance in the regional final since their national championship season in 2020-21, while Minnesota, finishing the year with a 25-11-4 record, experienced a somber end to their season.

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Gophers fall to UMass in overtime at Fargo Regional semis

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Minnesota Hockey Team Robbed Of NCAA Tournament Win By Two Brutal Missed Calls

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Men’s hockey: UMass rallies to knock Gophers out of NCAA tournament in OT

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