The Quinnipiac Bobcats and Michigan Wolverines are set to face off in the Frozen Four semifinals on April 8th, 2021. Both teams have had successful seasons, but who has the edge in this matchup?
Let’s start with Quinnipiac. The Bobcats finished their regular season with a record of 17-7-4 and were ranked 5th in the nation. They then went on to win the ECAC tournament, defeating St. Lawrence in the championship game. Quinnipiac has a strong offense, averaging 3.33 goals per game, led by senior forward Odeen Tufto who has 43 points on the season.
On the defensive end, Quinnipiac is equally impressive, allowing just 1.89 goals per game. Junior goaltender Keith Petruzzelli has been outstanding this season with a .932 save percentage and a 1.89 goals against average.
Now let’s take a look at Michigan. The Wolverines finished their regular season with a record of 15-9-1 and were ranked 7th in the nation. They then went on to win the Big Ten tournament, defeating Minnesota in the championship game. Michigan also has a strong offense, averaging 3.52 goals per game, led by sophomore forward Thomas Bordeleau who has 30 points on the season.
On the defensive end, Michigan has struggled at times this season, allowing 2.95 goals per game. However, they have a solid goaltender in junior Strauss Mann who has a .927 save percentage and a 2.09 goals against average.
So, who has the edge in this matchup? It’s a tough call, but based on statistics and recent performances, Quinnipiac may have a slight advantage. Their defense has been outstanding all season and their offense is firing on all cylinders. However, Michigan cannot be counted out as they have a strong offense and a solid goaltender.
Ultimately, it will come down to which team can execute their game plan and capitalize on their opportunities. This matchup is sure to be a thrilling one and fans of both teams will be on the edge of their seats. The winner will move on to the championship game to face either Minnesota Duluth or Massachusetts.
