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1962 NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship

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1962 NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship
Year1962
Frozen FourUtica Memorial Auditorium
CityUtica, New York
ChampionsMichigan Tech
Runner-UpClarkson
Semifinal1Boston College
Semifinal2St. Lawrence
CoachJohn MacInnes
MOPLou Angotti

1962 NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship was the 15th edition of the NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship and was contested from March 15–17, 1962. The tournament culminated with the Frozen Four at the Utica Memorial Auditorium in Utica, New York. The Michigan Tech Huskies, coached by John MacInnes, captured their first national title by defeating the Clarkson Golden Knights in the championship game. The tournament's Most Outstanding Player was Michigan Tech forward Lou Angotti.

Background and selection

The 1962 tournament field was selected by a special committee from the American Hockey Coaches Association, continuing the format of four teams. The Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) champion Michigan Tech Huskies received an automatic bid. The three at-large selections were the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) tournament champion Clarkson Golden Knights, ECAC runner-up St. Lawrence Saints, and the Boston College Eagles, who were chosen based on their strong regular-season record. The selection process emphasized conference tournament results and overall performance, with the Denver Pioneers and the North Dakota Fighting Sioux among notable teams not invited.

Tournament bracket

The semifinal matchups were held on March 15 and 16. The first semifinal pitted the Michigan Tech Huskies against the Boston College Eagles. The second semifinal featured an all-North Country rivalry between the Clarkson Golden Knights and the St. Lawrence Saints. The winners advanced to the national championship game on March 17, while the semifinal losers did not play a consolation game, a common practice at the time. The entire Frozen Four was hosted at the Utica Memorial Auditorium.

Results and game summaries

In the first semifinal on March 15, the Michigan Tech Huskies defeated the Boston College Eagles by a score of 6–1. Key performers for the WCHA champions included Gary Milroy and Bob Wilson. The following night, the Clarkson Golden Knights triumphed over their ECAC and geographic rival, the St. Lawrence Saints, with a 5–2 victory. Standout players for Clarkson were Terry Slater and goaltender Bruce Bullock. These results set up a championship final between two first-time finalists.

Championship game

The championship game was played on March 17, 1962, before a crowd of 3,800 at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. The Michigan Tech Huskies faced the Clarkson Golden Knights. Michigan Tech secured a 7–1 victory to claim the national title. The Huskies were led offensively by tournament MOP Lou Angotti and defenseman Al McLean. Clarkson's lone goal was scored by Bill Carter. The victory gave head coach John MacInnes his first of three NCAA championships and marked the first title for the Western Collegiate Hockey Association since its formation.

Team rosters

The champion Michigan Tech Huskies roster featured future NHL players like Lou Angotti, Gary Milroy, and Bob Wilson, coached by John MacInnes. The runner-up Clarkson Golden Knights were led by coach Len Ceglarski and players including Terry Slater, Bill Carter, and goaltender Bruce Bullock. The Boston College Eagles, coached by John "Snooks" Kelley, included standouts such as Tom Martin. The St. Lawrence Saints were coached by George Menard and featured players like Bob Perani.

Aftermath and legacy

The 1962 championship established Michigan Tech as a national power and began the coaching legend of John MacInnes. Tournament MOP Lou Angotti would later enjoy a lengthy NHL career, primarily with the Chicago Black Hawks. The event solidified the Utica Memorial Auditorium as an early host for the Frozen Four and highlighted the growing parity between eastern and western programs. The victory was a landmark achievement for the Western Collegiate Hockey Association and the university in Houghton, Michigan. The tournament format and selection process from this season influenced future championship committees.

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