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79FrozenFour

The 1979 Frozen Four was held March 22-24, 1979 in Detroit, Michigan at Olympia Stadium.

The participants were:

The Minnesota Golden Gophers won their third national title, defeating the Fighting Sioux of North Dakota 4-3.

Minnesota head coach Herb Brooks would later be named to coach the 1980 US Olympic Team.

Bracket[]

Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals
Minnesota 6
Bowling Green 3
New Hampshire 3
Minnesota 4
Minnesota 4
North Dakota 3
North Dakota 4
Dartmouth 2

Consolation Game Dartmouth 7, New Hampshire 3

All-Tournament Team[]

  • G Steve Janaszak, Minnesota
  • D Mike Ramsey, Minnesota
  • D Howard Walker, North Dakota
  • F Steve Christoff, Minnesota
  • F Eric Strobel, Minnesota
  • F Mark Taylor, North Dakota

Most Outstanding Player: G Steve Janaszak, Minnesota

Team Photos[]




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