Blue bloods struggle
Boston University and the University of Minnesota, two of college hockey’s blue blood programs, underachieved in the first half.
BU, which has reached the Frozen Four for three straight seasons, is 25th in the NPI, while Minnesota, which has made the tournament for five consecutive seasons, is 27th.
The good news for each is that with a combined total of 32 NHL draft picks on the rosters (19 at BU, 13 at Minnesota), each is capable of putting together a strong second half and vaulting into the tournament picture.