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Minnesota Scores Wild Goal in Frozen Four After Between-The-Legs Pass

Aaron Huglen didn’t need to look to assist Rhett Pitlick on the power play.

Frankie Taddeo

Minnesota Scores Wild Goal in Frozen Four After Between-The-Legs Pass
Minnesota Scores Wild Goal in Frozen Four After Between-The-Legs Pass /

The Frozen Four showdown between Minnesota and Boston University on Thursday night produced a goal for the ages.

The Golden Gophers, the top seed in the tournament, were on the power play with the game tied 1–1 in the first period. Just seconds into having the man advantage, Minnesota forward Aaron Huglen made an insane no-look pass between his legs from the near post that landed perfectly on the stick of Rhett Pitlick. The forward buried the puck past Terrier netminder Drew Commesso into the wide open net.

Huglen’s ninth assist of the season will be one Gopher fans will never forget.

Minnesota is looking to earn a spot in the NCAA championship game after losing to Minnesota State 5–1 last season in the Frozen Four.

Boston University, who was unseeded entering the tournament, upset both Western Michigan 5–1 in the first round and Cornell 2–1 in the regional finals to earn the matchup with the Gophers.

The Terriers responded in the second period, tying the game at 2–2 midway through on a power play goal by Jay O’Brien.

The winner of today’s matchup will face the winner of the No. 2 Quinnipiac vs. No. 3 Michigan tilt.

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Frankie Taddeo
FRANKIE TADDEO

Frankie Taddeo is a successful high-stakes fantasy football player who created the first-ever DFS program offered in a Las Vegas sportsbook. Besides contributing NFL fantasy analysis with a Vegas slant, Frankie primarily performs as Sports Illustrated's Senior Betting Analyst providing his significant experience and resources in the sports betting scene. 

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