The Hope College ice hockey clinched a spot in the national semifinals by edging Florida Gulf Coast 2-1 on Tuesday in Coral Springs, Fla.

The Flying Dutchmen (27-4-2-1 overall) secured their spot in the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division 3 playoffs in just two pool-play games. They wrap up pool play Thursday, March 13, at 7 p.m. against Pittsburgh-Johnstown, with the outcome having no bearing on the national semifinals.

Hope will play in the ACHA semifinals on Friday, March 14, at 3 p.m. The national title game is Saturday, March 15, at 3 p.m.

Junior forward Caleb Morgan of Traverse City (Traverse City Central HS) scored with three minutes remaining in the third period to give the Flying Dutchmen a 2-0 lead. Florida Gulf Coast scored with 39 seconds left.

Senior goalie Drew Cook of Columbus, Ohio (Upper Arlington HS), made 25 saves for Hope.

SCORING SUMMARY 

1. Rob Calvert from Justin Glick

2. Morgan from Justin Glick and Elliott Digison