Another “Connecticut” champion. And over a favored Big Ten squad.
OT: Quinnipiac hockey: NCAA champs
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With a much tougher road to the NC than the other school in their sport.
But it’s not like Quinnipiac is a flash in the pan when it comes to hockey either. This was their third time playing for NC. Along with 9 tournament appearances over the past decade.
But it’s not like Quinnipiac is a flash in the pan when it comes to hockey either. This was their third time playing for NC. Along with 9 tournament appearances over the past decade.
I’d hate to see how far down on the list we are in terms of schools not winning national titles in a team sport.
Quinnipiac would be considered a blue blood in hockey. They go absolutely apesh*t for that sport there. It has great support and top notch facilities. They recruit very well as it’s a desired spot for recruits.
And hockey is different to begin with.
Usually older, sometimes much older and like this years Quinnipiac roster (~50%) “not from ‘round heya” as they say in Maine.
Where are you seeing Quinnipiac considered as a blue blood in men's hockey?
The college landscape has changed so much with different conferences coming and going. Michigan is definitely a blue blood program, maybe Minnesota-Duluth. Several programs like Boston College, North Dakota and Boston University were at one time considered blue bloods because they dominated for long stretches but not sure they are still considered in that group as they have all dropped off. BU being the exception as they had a very good year this year.
8 NCAA appearances in 10 years. (Covid year cancelled). 3 National finals in that same time period with one National championship. What would be the time period to be considered one, if not a decade?
Usually it's multiple titles and national prominence over a long period of time so they are on the door step.
Off the top of my head, the following probably can be considered blue bloods even if several are not as prominent as in the past:
Michigan
Minnesota
North Dakota
Boston College
Boston University
Denver
Wisconsin
Minnesota Duluth is probably the most recent one to have a claim as a potential blue blood with 3 titles since 2011. So if Quinnipiac wins one or tow more in the next decade while maintaining a top program then I think they enter the conversation as well.