Two very different programs will face off in Tampa Bay on Saturday for the ultimate award in collegiate men’s hockey.

The team has not made it to the championship game since 2014.

From the Long Beach Ice Dogs to the Anaheim Ducks and now the Minnesota Gophers, Andrew Mercado injects a unique energy into every team he follows on the ice.

The Gophers men’s hockey team lead the Terriers 2-1 in Frozen Four matchups, but Boston is undefeated against Minnesota in the National Championship.

Sophomore Gophers Peyton Hemp and Sadie Lindsay will each welcome a sister to the team next season.

Minnesota defeats head coach Bob Motzko’s alma mater, St. Cloud State, whom he coached from 2005-2018, 4-1.

No. 1 overall seed Minnesota won 9-2, with 6 goals in the third period. The team is now one game away from qualifying for the Frozen Four.

The top-seeded Gophers play Canisius on Thursday at 8 p.m. CT on ESPN2.

Despite falling short of a national title, Minnesota accomplished a lot this season.

Minnesota earns its first overall Number One seeding since 2014, the last time they made a championship game appearance.