Frozen Four 2019

Congratulations to the UMass Hockey team for a superb season!

Alumni around the country gathered to cheer for UMass Hockey in the Frozen Four. View photos

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UMass vs. Denver NCAA Frozen Four Highlights, April 11, 2019



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Thank you to everyone who sent a message to the team and congratulations to our prize pack winner, George Tanguay '58! 

Good luck!! Remember when you take the ice, to take a look around that packed arena and just savor the moment. You've earned that. Win or lose, you've had an incredible season and have inspired all of Massachusetts. Just play your game, have some FUN!

I was beyond thrilled when the UMass Minutemen made it to the NCAA Final Four in 1996 under the leadership of Coach John Calipari. Now the hockey team is repeating this incredible feat in the Frozen Four! You are making history for my alma mater. Now, let's get to the championship game and bring it all home to Amherst!

As an alumni with a senior & a freshman at UMass, we could not be more proud of UMass Hockey this year! Y’all have put everything out there 110% & put UMASS athletics on the National Map! Thank you! We’re all cheering for you!

Go get em boys!

Good luck boys! It's been a pleasure to watch the progression over the last few years. UMass is poised to be a national powerhouse! Go UMass!

Prior to attending UMass I started college at UMaine. While I was there they made it to the Frozen For twice but never won. Denver ended up beating them. It will be so sweet to get revenge against them with the school where I got  my masters. GO UMASS, BEAT DENVER!!!!!

Good luck against Denver! Go UMass!!!

Go UMASS go

Hey Boys Go out and show the Nation just how good a Team you are! So so proud of all of you! NEWMASS Strong!!
You will do this as all of Chicago is rooting for you!! So proud of all of you with UMass Hockey!!!

Go get 'em, guys! We'll be cheering you on from Dallas/Ft Worth! We're having a watch party at Brix Bar and Grill in Plano, TX!

Good luck guys !!!! When I was there 1980-1984, no hockey team. Go UMASS

Been watching you boys all 4 years in Amherst and nothing's been more exciting than this season and what you've accomplished thus far. My friends are headed to Buffalo to witness history. GO MINUTEMEN!!

Good luck guys !!!! When I was there 1980-1984, no hockey team..Go UMASS

I am so excited to to cheer on the UMass Minutemen in the Frozen Four! We will be watching from Chicago! Good luck to the team and the Ice Band on the road! Go UMass!

You guys got this!! Go Minutemen!

Guys, go kick some @$$ in Buffalo. No team can stop you so just settle in and play your game. This proud '87 alum will be watching it all. I can't make it out on Thursday but will be there in person on Saturday night to watch history in the making. Best of Luck!

Good luck out there Minutemen! Go UMASS!

Go UMASS! We will be cheering you on from New Hampshire! 🏒🥅

I wish the team well. It is wonderful to have a major championship on UMASS's doorstep. Bring it home Boys! I will be watching in little Dewsville, VA, population two people and two dogs!
 
Good luck We’re all very proud of you and the university you represent. Go maroon and white and let’s finish this!

I was captain in 1967. All us former players are proud of your team and accomplishments. We love your team spirit and especially your commitment and desire. God bless and good luck in Buffalo!
We are routing for you from the Midwest in Chicago …………..

Play like no tomorrow guys. I was there fresh out of the Viet Nam era Air Force when we won the championship. (puck buried under center ice guys).

Best of luck & well wishes for the team!
Greetings from Fernandina Beach, FL. We will be wearing our colors and watching the games at the beach Thursday and Saturday. Go UMass!!!

Go forth and do good! I will be cheering for you and for the Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL playoffs. It does not get any better than this.

EPIC opportunity to make history again! I was an undergrad when Camby and Roe played for UMASS. Now I will travel to Buffalo, from Western Mass to see the Frozen Four! Good luck UMASS! You have already made us proud! 🏒

Lets go boys! I live in Denver now, and am actually coming back this week, Cape Sea Dog ( S. Yarmouth or Andover for Thursday) I'm in Amherst this Saturday for The Zoo Disc Alumni Ultimate game, Will be at the Hanger for sure. Played Lacrosse and Intramural Hockey at Umass. Trust me I was not at the Denver send off today, I am so-o-o-o-o fired up for you guys! Take it to em! Let's go! Buzz Ellsworth

Excited to be joining you all in Buffalo! After back to back 4-0 wins, the giant is fully awake! Go UMass!!!

We watched Coach Calipari #RefuseToLose and finally beat Temple to win the A-10 championship in the old Curry Hicks "Rage in the Cage". Then we proudly watched that team ascend to the #1 ranking in the Nation with an eventual invite to the Final 4 vs eventual winner Kentucky. Then we watched Coach Whipps take UMass football to a National Championship. Then we watched Johnny Quick take Mass Puck to another level on his way to becoming Johnny Qups. #NewMass Puck has an opportunity to write their own FrozenFour history. What you do in life echoes for eternity. The State of Champions deserves another championship banner. A strong and proud and LOUD Nation of UMass fanatics will see you in Buffalo!

Wahoo! So exciting. Skate on!
Time to skate at the big ice dance - GoUMass

Bring your hard hats and your lunch buckets, boys. Forecheck, backcheck, paycheck. Hard and smart out there. 20 miles, 20 smiles.

Great job team and coaching staff. It's wonderful to have a UMass/Amherst athletic team in the national spotlight. It's been a very long time. Back in my time it was football and basketball. Today it's HOCKEY with SOFTBALL and BASEBALL coming along. Congrats on all the hard work it took to get to where you are. I look forward to seeing you post another "W." We'll be watching. A proud and appreciative alum.

Refuse to Lose

Keep playing hockey like you have been playing all season! #beatdenver #Flagship #FrozenFour

Good Luck in 2019!

Let’s win it all!!

Cannot express how exciting it is to see our own UMass Hockey team in the Frozen Four! Best wishes for a great win!

NY UMass fans have your back!! Best of luck in the Frozen Four!!

Good luck UMass!

Rooting for you to go All The Way! Good Luck!

Go get 'em guys! Knock 'em down!

Been watching UMass Hockey for years and you guys DESERVE THIS! Play Hard!

Go Minutemen!!
Now is the time for the Minutemen to bring home the prize. Ice is Nice!

I'll be waving my UMass Flag from section 312 in the Keybank center. Same flag that's been waving in the Mullins Center since 2008. GO UMASS!

I'll be waving my UMass Flag from section 312 in the Keybank center. Same flag that's been waving in the Mullins Center since 2008. GO UMASS!

Good luck!!!

Good luck and kick some Denver butt!
Congratulations on the best season in UMass Hockey history! Best of luck in the school's 1st ever Froze Four!

Please make my 8 hour drive worth it!
Following UMASS hockey in Myrtle Beach, SC. VERY HARD to do. GO UMASS Hockey!!
Congratulations on the best season in UMass Hockey history! Best of luck in the school's 1st ever Froze Four!

Good luck and kick some Denver butt!
UM Hockey, you must stay as hungry as you have thus far. There's still work to do and loads to lift, shun not the task for it's God's gift...Be UM strong. Let's Get It. #WhyNotUs!!!

I'll be waving my UMass Flag from section 312 in the Keybank center. Same flag that's been waving in the Mullins Center since 2008. GO UMASS!
Now is the time for the Minutemen to bring home the prize. Ice is Nice!
Go Minutemen!!
Been watching Umass Hockey for years and you guys DESERVE THIS! Play Hard!
Go get 'em guys! Knock 'em down!

Rooting for you to go All The Way! Good Luck!

Good luck UMass!

NY UMass fans have your back!! Best of luck in the Frozen Four!!
Cannot express how exciting it is to see our own UMass Hockey team in the Frozen Four! Best wishes for a great win!

Let’s win it all!!

Good Luck in 2019!

Keep playing hockey like you have been playing all season! #beatdenver #Flagship #FrozenFour

Refuse to Lose

Great job team and coaching staff. It's wonderful to have a UMass/Amherst athletic team in the national spotlight. It's been a very long time. Back in my time it was football and basketball. Today it's HOCKEY with SOFTBALL and BASEBALL coming along. Congrats on all the hard work it took to get to where you are. I look forward to seeing you post another "W." We'll be watching.

Bring your hard hats and your lunch buckets, boys. Forecheck, backcheck, paycheck. Hard and smart out there. 20 miles, 20 smiles.

Time to skate at the big ice dance - GoUMass

Wahoo! So exciting. Skate on!

Go UMASS! Alumni out here in Denver cheering you on! Beat those DU Pioneers! Proud to say it loud and clear!!

Congratulations on making it to the frozen four! Go UMASS 🏒

God bless from a master carpenter.... and a church layperson...from hyannis.... jesus be with you......go umass!!!!!!
So excited to see UMies in the Frozen Four. I’ll be watching and cheering you on.

Bring the Championship to Amherst and alumni will celebrate worldwide 🏆

Team, best of luck in the Frozen Four! You've already made history and will forever be UMass legends. Just go out there and have fun! Let's go NewMass!

I arrived on campus in September of 1994, when the team began play in Hockey East. Ever since then, I always kept the dream alive about a championship, in both conference and playing in the NCAAs. After watching the win over Notre Dame in Manchester, this is a special team and owes a lot to the guys who played for the program before them. We're behind you and so proud of your efforts! Can't wait for the Frozen Four. I know you'll do the school proud! Go Minutemen!

Kick the puck out them UMass!!!!

I graduated from Umass in 1988. I grew up watching UMASS hockey when they played at ORR rink back in the 70's when my dad, Jack Canniff, was the head coach. My dad passed 10 years ago but he would be so proud of this UMass team and the success of the program. Our family is cheering you on and we wish you the best!!!

Good Luck #NewMass Make us proud!
Congrats on making the Frozen Four! We’ll be out cheering you on in Buffalo! Bring the championship home to the zoo!

Let’s go Minutemen! Show ‘em what we’ve got!!

To the UMass hockey team- I am so impressed with your work ethic, teamwork, and skill level. It has been such a pleasure to watch this team improve so tremendously over my past 4 years here. You should all be so proud of what you’ve accomplished this season, regardless of the outcome of this game (but please bring home the W!). Thank you for making this past season such an exciting one to watch, and I pray for your success and focus in the Frozen Four.

Good Luck UMass Hockey!!! You didn't come this far just to come this far! Finish the job!
I didn't graduate from. UMass but I am a loyal fan. Best of luck guys. You got this. We in Western. Mass and all over. Massachusetts love you guys. You rock. Be. Loud. Be. Proud. Go. UMass. Hockey

Let's Go Mass!!! From the Dark Triad of the UMMB #StateChamps15
So proud of you guys. Watched you all year. Don’t let up. Play your game boys just like you have all year w skill, speed n confidence. Pucks on net. Thanks for a great year. Good luck!🏒

When I competed, I learned if you have put in the work, you can will yourself to be the strongest, the best. You have all put in the work and it shows. Losing sucks, go out there and will yourselves to be the best on the ice and win the national championship! Go UMass!

You guys all rock this year!! It has been so very exciting for me to watch you rise above all the rest. Wasn't much of a hockey fan honestly, until I was turned on by other UMASS fans - they know the best! Hope you do well in the Frozen Four- I'll be watching and cheering you on :-)

Congratulations boys!! Couldn’t be prouder of you all - have a great game tomorrow and know we’ll be rooting for you all over the country!
Sometimes you never get a second chance to at big moments .... ONE Period at a time
So excited for the hockey team and can't wait to watch tomorrow night. Go UMass!!
Best and most exciting brand of hockey I’ve seen in 22 years as a Minuteman fan!!! You WILL win this because you have the will and ability to do just that. Relentless

Best of Luck UMass Men's Hockey in the Frozen Four! As a sport mgt alumni and working as the Sr Assoc AD at Elmira College with the 3 time NCAA DIII Women's Ice Hockey Champions I know what it takes. It's all about family - so continue to make our UMass family proud! Cheering you on from Elmira, NY - hoping to make it to Buffalo :) Go, Go U, Go UMass, Go UMass - family, fun, and first place!

Go kick some M-ass.

I've watched UMass hockey for over 15 years and could not be more proud on how all the players came together as a team and had a fantastic year. Best of luck in the frozen four and your coach of the year. Go UMass. Now go kick some butt and have fun. 🏒🏒

Keep Grinding Gentlemen! You have inspired so many, thank you for all the hard work. Don't forget...WAFFLES!!!! Beat DU!!

Go UMass! Beat Denver!

Our UMass Flag is flying today in your honor. Do what you have done all year. Play hard but also have fun. This experience will be with you forever. So proud of UMass Hockey!

Let's Go UMass!!!!!!

University Staff Association employees, staff and officers are so proud of you - LET'S GO UMASS!!!
From a member of the Class of 1994, Go UMASS Mens Hockey in the Frozen Four. You keep me proud to be a Minuteman alumnus!!

GO TEAM!! You can win. I am so-o proud of all of you players and coaches. First time Frozen Four team---you are awesome!!

Good luck in the frozen four game Thursday night. You have the talent to win it all. GO UMASS!!

I’ve watched the team evolve over the past five years and it’s absolutely incredible to see the things you’re doing as a unit. Thank you for inspiring so many new UMass Hockey fans and setting an amazing example for the school. You boys have got this! Remember, playing together is what got you this far and playing together is what will take you all the way!! Best of luck and go Minutemen!!

Go UMass! Wishing the whole team good luck this week!

Go UMass! Can't wait to see the game Thursday. Wishing the whole team good luck!
Sending good vibes from San Diego—leave it all on the ice!!!

UMass Hockey team- I am coming in as a freshman in the fall and I am so excited to become a part of such a spirited school. You guys are all great athletes and I can’t wait to watch your games next season Good luck at the championship!!!

BEAT DU!

Go Get em Boys, Bring home the NCAA Div. 1 Championship to Amherst

Good luck in Buffalo! Traveling there as a grad student and can't wait to show my support!

Hello, Jim Boyd Speaking! Go Umass !

Congratulations on making the frozen four! Let’s bring the cup home to Amherst! #NewMass

Dear UMass Hockey,
Greetings from the high plains of eastern New Mexico.We may be miles apart but the spirt, love and support from alumni around the world knows no bounds! Best of luck in Buffalo and We were. You are. NewMass. Go Minutemen!

Way to go UMass. We'll be cheering for you long distance in So. CA. Good luck and enjoy your success.

Good luck. Have watched most of your games while living down here in FL.

I was there when UMass won the Div II championship in 1972. I can't wait to see this team top that by winning the Frozen Four! Go UMass!!

You continue to make us proud! Now go out there and make history! Go UMASS!!

YOU CAN DO THIS !!!

Thrilled to see UMass in the Frozen Four. I remember days long ago when the team played its games outdoors on Amherst College’s rink. Then the long years when there was no team. Best of luck, and bring home the National Championship!

Go UMass bring home the championship!

Go team, GO!! You got this!

Be the players with the best team! Own the ice. Much Luck!

Finish this!! Go UMass! Go UMass!

Go! Go U! Go UMass!

You’ve had such an amazing season and represent the school to the max! Bring home the chip, guys! You can do it!! Took a trip up to Amherst to see you play this season. Great team! Go UMass!!!

I played field hockey for UMass back in the old days. Love Ice hockey, too. Will be cheering for you, and watching on TV from Speedway, Indiana. Go get 'em Umie!!

Winning team all around - go UMass! Thanks for continuing to make us all proud to be part of the UMA family. Our star continues to rise.

Light the lamp Minutemen

Fantastic gents! No UM team or rink in ‘88—Frozen Four what an accomplish. Skate circles around them Minutemen! Mark

All of Minuteman Nation is rooting for you to bring a national championship trophy back to Amherst! Leave it all on the ice and enjoy every minute of this! Go UMass!

Here we go UMASS! You can do this!

So proud of this team!!! Good luck!!!!

Good Luck Boys! Bring home the Championship!

I come from a long line of Umass Amherst in my family! I have a sister who played Women's Volleyball and another sister who played Women's Field Hockey(both graduated in 1996) ....You make us all proud! Go out and kick some butt! :)

You’ve brought a tremendous amount of excitement and joy to me and my 8 yr old son Jackson who may be your biggest fan! We’ve watched you play at Mullins, BU, the garden and Manchester! Trying to work out Buffalo! Go get it!!!

Sold scorecards at the games back in the late 90s. Boy times have changed. Keep grinding!

Congratulations on a great season! Best of luck and remember to have FUN!

Congrats UMASS hockey. Beat Denver!!!

Let’s go UMASS!

Hey Boys,
Sixteen years ago I skated with the UMass Women's Club Team in the National Tournament. My nerves were a mess and it all blew by in a flash. We weren't champions, but looking back all these years later, those three days were some of the most memorable of my hockey career. Cherish your teammates, remember how lucky you are to play the game you love, skate till your lungs burn and your legs are gassed. Play in the moment and know that all of us that have ever skated on the Practice Rink are so proud to have shared that space with this special team. Thanks for bringing such awareness to our sport on Campus. From the Pioneer Valley, sending all my good wishes and prayers to the hockey gods your way!

Go gettem boys!! We're proud of you. This is bigtime

Go! Go U! Go U Mass! Go UMass! You got this!

Dear UMass Hockey,
Although I graduated in May of 2018, it has been an absolute treat watching you guys grow over the past five years. My boyfriend and I met over in Southwest almost 5 years ago and coming to the UMass hockey games has easily been our favorite hobby year after year. Even this year we were able to come out to UNH, BC, TD and Manchester to watch you guys destroy. To us, nothing is more romantic than hearing that goal horn go off and jumping out of our seats to tell the other team that they suck. So do it for Amherst, do it for your families, and do it for yourselves because you freaking earned it. Let's get this bread!!!

I've had the pleasure of attending three home games this year. What a great season and team. Best of luck in Buffalo. Go UMass!

Love UMass Hockey

Wishing you good luck as you head to the Frozen Four! It has been awesome watching you play all season! You have all worked so hard toward this goal, this is YOUR time, savor it! Go UMass!

It's awesome to see UMass becoming a sports culture. As a Freshman I wasn't expecting to be at a high caliber athletic school. Now with hockey leading the way you can feel the competitive vibe amongst the other sports. This is huge for UMass athletics

Good Luck!!

Been going to the Frozen Four for over 25 years. Finally a hometown team to cheer for!

CONGRATS GO UMASS!

Good luck in Buffalo! Bring it home boys!