TAMPA — Right on Q, it was quintessential Quinnipiac.
The school with the quirky name, the program that just won’t quit, will play for a national championship.
Paced by a pair of quick-strike goals to open the first period, the Bobcats quashed the hopes of Boston College 3-2 in Thursday night’s Frozen Four semifinals at Amalie Arena.
In Saturday’s final, the Bobcats will face North Dakota, a 4-2 winner over Denver in the second semifinal.
Quinnipiac’s victory wasn’t assured until senior goaltender Michael Garteig made a quality glove save on a blast from BC junior defenseman Ian McCoshen with 4.