ST. PAUL, MINN. (AP) -- Zac Larraza's first career goal gave Denver a double-overtime victory over Minnesota Duluth on Friday in the WCHA semifinals, and Pioneers goalie Sam Brittian set a single-game school record with 67 saves.
Larraza flipped a backhander past Bulldogs goalie Kenny Ritter for the winner, seconds after Matt Tabrum's shot hit the post. The game ended 8:14 into the second overtime, the longest WCHA Final Five tournament game in history.
Shawn Ostrow, Jason Zucker and Dustin Jackson scored to give Denver a 3-0 lead midway through the second period. But Mike Seidel's two goals put UMD back in the game, and Jack Connolly tied it with 7:22 remaining in regulation.
Ritter made 45 saves for the Bulldogs (24-9-6). The Pioneers (25-12-4) advanced to the championship game on Saturday night.
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