2000 WCHA men's ice hockey tournament

2000 WCHA Men's ice hockey tournament
DatesMarch 10–18, 2000
Teams10
Finals siteTarget Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
ChampionsNorth Dakota (7th title)
Winning coachDean Blais[1] (2nd title)
MVPLee Goren (North Dakota)
Attendance49,717
WCHA Men's Ice Hockey Tournaments

The 2000 WCHA Men's Ice Hockey Tournament was the 41st conference playoff in league history and 47th season where a WCHA champion was crowned. The 2000 tournament played between March 10 and March 18, 2000 at five conference arenas and the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. By winning the tournament, North Dakota was awarded the Broadmoor Trophy and received the Western Collegiate Hockey Association's automatic bid to the 2000 NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey Tournament.

Format

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The first round of the postseason tournament featured a best-of-three games format. All ten conference schools participated in the tournament with teams seeded No. 1 through No. 10 according to their final conference standing, with a tiebreaker system used to seed teams with an identical number of points accumulated. The top five seeded teams each earned home ice and hosted one of the lower seeded teams.

The winners of the first round series advanced to the Target Center for the WCHA Final Five, the collective name for the quarterfinal, semifinal, and championship rounds. The Final Five uses a single-elimination format. Teams were re-seeded No. 1 through No. 5 according to the final regular season conference standings, with the top three teams automatically advancing to the semifinals.

Conference standings

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Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; PTS = Points; GF = Goals For; GA = Goals Against

1999–00 Western Collegiate Hockey Association standings
Conference Overall
GP W L T PTS GF GA GP W L T GF GA
#5 Wisconsin† 28 23 5 0 46 112 70 41 31 9 1 166 109
#1 North Dakota* 28 17 6 5 39 113 61 44 31 8 5 192 97
#12 St. Cloud State 28 16 9 3 35 105 66 40 23 14 3 156 103
#15 Minnesota State-Mankato 28 15 10 3 33 90 82 39 21 14 4 126 117
Colorado College 28 14 11 3 31 88 69 39 18 18 3 126 102
#14 Minnesota 28 13 13 2 28 95 84 41 20 19 2 148 133
Alaska-Anchorage 28 11 14 3 25 65 87 36 15 18 3 85 104
Minnesota-Duluth 28 10 18 0 20 59 114 37 15 22 0 93 146
Denver 28 9 18 1 19 92 97 41 16 23 2 132 136
Michigan Tech 28 2 26 0 4 47 136 38 4 34 0 68 183
Championship: North Dakota
† indicates conference regular season champion
* indicates conference tournament champion
Final rankings: USA Today/American Hockey Magazine Poll Top 15 Poll

Bracket

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Teams are reseeded after the first round

First round[2]
March 10–12, 2000		Quarterfinal[3]
March 16, 2000		Semifinals
March 17, 2000		Championship
March 18, 2000
1Wisconsin49–
10Michigan Tech04–
1Wisconsin5
2North Dakota4194Minnesota State-Mankato46Minnesota3
9Denver0246Minnesota6
3St. Cloud State4371Wisconsin3
8Minnesota-Duluth5032North Dakota5
4Minnesota State-Mankato2*3—
7Alaska-Anchorage12—2North Dakota7
3St. Cloud State3
5Colorado College22—
6Minnesota43*—

Note: * denotes overtime period(s)

Quarterfinals

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(1) Wisconsin vs. (10) Michigan Tech

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March 10[4] Wisconsin 4 – 0 Michigan Tech Kohl Center  
Dustin Kuk - GW PP - 08:41 First period No scoring
Steven Reinprecht - 05:52
Dany Heatley - PP - 16:41
Kent Davyduke - 17:07 		Second period No scoring
No scoring Third period No scoring
Graham Melanson ( 15 saves / 15 shots ) Goalie stats Brian Rogers ( 29 saves / 33 shots )
March 11[5] Wisconsin 9 – 4 Michigan Tech Kohl Center  
Niki Siren - 07:56
Dave Hergert - 08:31
Alex Brooks - 14:18
Kevin Granato - 17:25 		First period 13:01 - Devin Hartnell
19:28 - PP - Riley Nelson
Brad Winchester - GW PP - 06:06
Andy Wheeler - SH - 10:36
Dustin Kuk - 15:32 		Second period No scoring
Dave Hergert - PP - 12:21
Steven Reinprecht - 13:21 		Third period 14:13 - Mat Snesrud
19:04 - Jarrett Weinberger
Graham Melanson ( 18 saves / 20 shots ) / Scott Kabotoff ( 4 saves / 5 shots ) / Mark Baranczyk ( 0 saves / 1 shots ) Goalie stats Brian Rogers ( 7 saves / 11 shots ) / Jason Moilanen ( 22 saves / 27 shots )
Wisconsin won series 2–0


(2) North Dakota vs. (9) Denver

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March 10[6] North Dakota 4 – 0 Denver Ralph Engelstad Arena  
No Scoring First period No scoring
Mike Commodore - GW PP - 18:17 Second period No scoring
Tim Skarperud - 05:07
Wes Dorey - 12:26
Jason Noterman - EN - 19:55 		Third period No scoring
Karl Goehring ( 29 saves / 29 shots ) Goalie stats Stephen Wagner ( 28 saves / 31 shots )
March 11[7] North Dakota 1 – 2 Denver Ralph Engelstad Arena  
Kevin Spiewak - 14:58 First period No scoring
No scoring Second period 11:10 - PP - Joseph Casey
03:01 - GW - Kelly Popadynetz
No scoring Third period No scoring
Karl Goehring ( 32 saves / 34 shots ) Goalie stats Stephen Wagner ( 27 saves / 28 shots )
March 12[8] North Dakota 9 – 4 Denver Ralph Engelstad Arena  
Lee Goren - 03:49
Chad Mazurak - PP - 04:33 		First period 02:49 - Bjorn Engstrom
19:59 - SH - Joseph Casey
Ryan Bayda - 00:41
Jason Ulmer - PP - 04:33
Jason Ulmer - GW - 08:36
Kevin Spiewak - 15:16 		Second period No scoring
Brad Defauw - 01:03
Jason Ulmer - SH - 06:37
Lee Goren - 11:26 		Third period 02:19 - PP - Joseph Casey
03:24 - PP - Mark Rycroft
Karl Goehring ( 27 saves / 31 shots ) Goalie stats Stephen Wagner ( 20 saves / 29 shots ) / Wade Dubielewicz ( 3 saves / 3 shots )
North Dakota won series 2–1


(3) St. Cloud State vs. (8) Minnesota-Duluth

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March 10[9] St. Cloud State 4 – 5 Minnesota-Duluth National Hockey Center  
Keith Anderson - 00:42
Mike Walsh - 04:12
Tyler Arnason - PP - 18:29 		First period 09:15 - Rich Anderson
Nate DiCasmirro - PP - 11:46 Second period 04:14 - Tom Nelson
09:39 - PP - Pasi Korhonen
No scoring Third period 07:13 - Mark Gunderson
16:39 - GW - Jon Francisco
Scott Meyer ( 24 saves / 29 shots ) Goalie stats Brant Nicklin ( 39 saves / 43 shots )
March 11[10] St. Cloud State 3 – 0 Minnesota-Duluth National Hockey Center  
No Scoring First period No scoring
No scoring Second period No scoring
Tyler Arnason - GW - 12:04
Nate DiCasmirro - 15:18
Ryan Malone - 19:32 		Third period No scoring
Scott Meyer ( 23 saves / 23 shots ) Goalie stats Brant Nicklin ( 38 saves / 41 shots )
March 12[11] St. Cloud State 7 – 3 Minnesota-Duluth National Hockey Center  
Nate DiCasmirro - PP - 14:09 First period 05:14 - PP - Ryan Homstol
08:15 - SH - Jeff Scissons
Geno Parrish - PP - 07:52
Brandon Sampair - 12:44 		Second period 05:12 - Drew Otten
Nate DiCasmirro - GW - 00:45
Tyler Arnason - 12:42
Mark Hartigan - 14:25
Mark Hartigan - EN - 19:32 		Third period No scoring
Scott Meyer ( 31 saves / 34 shots ) Goalie stats Brant Nicklin ( 20 saves / 23 shots ) / Rob Anderson ( 10 saves / 13 shots )
St. Cloud State won series 2–1


(4) Minnesota State-Mankato vs. (7) Alaska-Anchorage

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March 10 Minnesota State-Mankato 2 – 1 OT Alaska-Anchorage Verizon Wireless Center
March 11 Minnesota State-Mankato 3 – 2 Alaska-Anchorage Verizon Wireless Center
Minnesota State won series 2–0


(5) Colorado College vs. (6) Minnesota

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March 10[12] Colorado College 2 – 4 Minnesota Colorado Springs World Arena  
No Scoring First period No scoring
No scoring Second period 10:55 - Erik Wendell
13:20 - PP - Erik Westrum
Aaron Karpan - 01:59
Jesse Heerema - PP - 12:18 		Third period 11:42 - GW SH - Nate Miller
19:41 - Matt DeMarchi
Colin Zulianello ( 28 saves / 31 shots ) Goalie stats Adam Hauser ( 26 saves / 28 shots )
March 11[13] Colorado College 2 – 3 OT Minnesota Colorado Springs World Arena  
No Scoring First period No scoring
Trent Clark - SH - 19:33 Second period No scoring
Tom Preissing - PP - 17:16 Third period 13:13 - Mark Nenovich
19:51 - EA - Erik Westrum
No scoring First overtime period 07:34 - GW - Stuart Senden
Jeff Sanger ( 27 saves / 30 shots ) Goalie stats Adam Hauser ( 28 saves / 30 shots )
Minnesota won series 2–0


Quarterfinal

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(4) Minnesota State-Mankato vs. (6) Minnesota

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March 16 Minnesota State-Mankato 4 – 6 Minnesota Target Center


Semifinals

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(1) Wisconsin vs. (6) Minnesota

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March 17[14] Wisconsin 5 – 3 Minnesota Target Center  
Dan Bjornlie - 05:20
Matt Hussey - 09:06
Dany Heatley - PP - 13:32 		First period 11:46 - Erik Westrum
19:47 - John Pohl
Matt Murray - GW - 06:24 Second period No scoring
Steven Reinprecht - EN - 19:24 Third period 07:35 - PP - Jordan Leopold
Graham Melanson ( 38 saves / 41 shots ) Goalie stats Adam Hauser ( 14 saves / 18 shots ) / Pete Samargia ( 10 saves / 10 shots )


(2) North Dakota vs. (3) St. Cloud State

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March 17[15] North Dakota 7 – 3 St. Cloud State Target Center  
Chad Mazurak - 00:40 First period 04:37 - Lee Brooks
Lee Goren - 01:01
Travis Roche - 08:48 		Second period 11:21 - PP - Joe Motzko
Lee Goren - GW PP - 04:12
Bryan Lundbohm - 05:19
Tim Skarperud - 13:43
Jason Noterman - SH - 18:26 		Third period 15:18 - Matt Bailey
Andy Kollar ( 27 saves / 30 shots ) Goalie stats Scott Meyer ( 22 saves / 29 shots )


Third Place

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(3) St. Cloud State vs. (6) Minnesota

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March 18[16] St. Cloud State 6 – 4 Minnesota Target Center  
Brian Gaffaney - 10:38
Mike Pudlick - PP - 15:22
Mark Hartigan - 18:33 		First period 08:02 - PP - Jordan Leopold
Geno Parrish - PP - 17:18 Second period 05:51 - PP - Nate Miller
Joe Motzko - GW - 08:30
Mark Hartigan - EN - 19:39 		Third period 03:17 - Aaron Miskovich
15:40 - PP - Nate Miller
Scott Meyer ( 24 saves / 28 shots ) Goalie stats Adam Hauser ( 28 saves / 33 shots )


Championship

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(1) Wisconsin vs. (2) North Dakota

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March 18[17] Wisconsin 3 – 5 North Dakota Target Center  
David Hukalo - 06:56 First period 01:35 - Jeff Panzer
07:26 - Ryan Bayda
Dustin Kuk - 00:49 Second period 02:58 - PP - Lee Goren
Steven Reinprecht - 16:16 Third period 01:02 - GW - Lee Goren
05:55 - PP - Chad Mazurak
Graham Melanson ( 26 saves / 31 shots ) Goalie stats Andy Kollar ( 33 saves / 36 shots )


Tournament awards

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All-Tournament Team

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* Most Valuable Player(s)

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "North Dakota Men's Team History". Retrieved May 28, 2013.
  2. ^ "WCHA men's Hockey 1999-00 Week 24". USCHO.com. March 12, 2000. Retrieved May 28, 2013.
  3. ^ "WCHA men's Hockey 1999-00 Week 25". USCHO.com. March 18, 2000. Retrieved May 28, 2013.
  4. ^ "Wisconsin 4, Michigan Tech 0". USCHO.com. March 10, 2000. Retrieved May 28, 2013.
  5. ^ "Wisconsin 9, Michigan Tech 4". USCHO.com. March 11, 2000. Retrieved May 28, 2013.
  6. ^ "North Dakota 4, Denver 0". USCHO.com. March 10, 2000. Retrieved May 28, 2013.
  7. ^ "Denver 2, North Dakota 1". USCHO.com. March 11, 2000. Retrieved May 28, 2013.
  8. ^ "North Dakota 9, Denver 4". USCHO.com. March 12, 2000. Retrieved May 28, 2013.
  9. ^ "Minnesota-Duluth 5, St. Cloud State 4". USCHO.com. March 10, 2000. Retrieved May 28, 2013.
  10. ^ "St. Cloud State 3, Minnesota-Duluth 0". USCHO.com. March 11, 2000. Retrieved May 28, 2013.
  11. ^ "St. Cloud State 7, Minnesota-Duluth 3". USCHO.com. March 12, 2000. Retrieved May 28, 2013.
  12. ^ "Minnesota 4, Colorado College 0". USCHO.com. March 10, 2000. Retrieved May 28, 2013.
  13. ^ "Minnesota 3, Colorado College 2". USCHO.com. March 11, 2000. Retrieved May 28, 2013.
  14. ^ "Wisconsin 5, Minnesota 3". USCHO.com. March 17, 2000. Retrieved May 28, 2013.
  15. ^ "North Dakota 7, St. Cloud State 3". USCHO.com. March 17, 2000. Retrieved May 28, 2013.
  16. ^ "St. Cloud State 6, Minnesota 4". USCHO.com. March 18, 2000. Retrieved May 28, 2013.
  17. ^ "North Dakota 5, Wisconsin 3". USCHO.com. March 18, 2000. Retrieved May 28, 2013.
  18. ^ "2009-10 WCHA Yearbook 129-144" (PDF). WCHA. Retrieved June 1, 2014.
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