Minnesota's Mike Hoeffel, left, scores on Anchorage goalie Bryce Christianson in an NCAA college hockey game Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, in Minneapolis.

Minnesota goalie Alex Kangas makes a diving save on an Anchorage first-period shot-on-goal as teammate Tony Lucia dives to cover up the puck in an NCAA college hockey game Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, in Minneapolis.

Minnesota's Patrick White was all smiles after he scored a first-period goal on an assist from Tony Lucia against Anchorage in an NCAA college hockey game Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, in Minneapolis.

Minnesota's Patrick White, left, and his teammates celebrate after White knocked in a first-period goal past Anchorage goalie Bryce Christianson (49) in an NCAA college hockey game Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, in Minneapolis.

Minnesota State right winger Justin Jokinen, right, runs into Denver goalie Adam Murray while trying to put the puck on the net in the overtime period of the teams' 4-4 tie in an NCAA college hockey game in Denver on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009. Jokinen was called for a charging penalty on the play.

Minnesota State goalie Kevin Murdock stretches out to make a glove save of a shot against Denver in the overtime period of the teams' 4-4 tie in an NCAA college hockey game in Denver on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009.

Denver goalie Marc Cheverie is wheeled off the ice on a stretcher after his left leg was injured against Minnesota State in the third period of an NCAA college hockey game in Denver on Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.

Minnesota State center Zach Harrison, bottom, lands on the ice after being hooked by Denver center Drew Shore in the second period of an NCAA college hockey game in Denver on Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.

Denver goalie Marc Cheverie deflects a shot off the stick of a Minnesota State player in the second period of an NCAA college hockey game in Denver on Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.

Denver goalie Masrc Cheverie, left, tries to clear the puck as Minnesota State right winger Eriah Hayes (25) battles with Denver defenseman Chris Nutini in the second period of an NCAA college hockey game in Denver on Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.

Minnesota State center Andrew Sackrison, left, celebrates scoring a goal with defenseman Kurt Davis against Denver in the second period of an NCAA college hockey game in Denver on Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.

Denver defenseman Chris Nutini, left, checks Minnesota State right winger Eriah Hayes off the puck in the second period of an NCAA college hockey game in Denver on Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.