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Women's Frozen Four: Minnesota defeats Boston University for national title

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Boston University goalie Kerrin Sperry made a save vs. Minnesota in the first period of the national championship game. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

By Matt Pepin, Boston.com Staff

Amanda Kessel scored two goals and assisted two others to lead Minnesota over Boston University, 6-3, in the Women's Frozen Four title game on Sunday in Minneapolis.

Rachel Ramsey had a goal and two assists for Minnesota, which capped a perfect season at 41-0.

It was Boston University's second appearance in the national championship in the last three seasons – the Terriers lost the 2011 title game to Wisconsin. Minnesota, which defeated Boston College in the semifinals, also won the title in 2012, 2005, and 2004.

Mira Jalosuo gave Minnesota a 1-0 lead 11:38 into the first period and Hannah Brandt made it 2-0 with a short-handed goal at the 18:32 mark.

Sarah Lefort put BU on the board just 16 seconds later with a power play goal that made it 2-1.

In the second period, Amanda Kessel and Milica McMillen scored to increase Minnesota's lead to 4-1.

Marie-Philip Poulin and Jenelle Kohanchuk had third-period goals for Boston University (28-6-3).