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Forward Ben Meyers follows the puck across the rink at the 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019.

Gophers men’s hockey’s Meyers, Faber and Knies to play for Team USA at the 2022 Beijing Olympics

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published January 13, 2022
Four players with Gophers ties will compete for Team USA - current Gophers in Ben Meyers, Brock Faber and Matthew Knies, and Minnesota alum Aaron Ness - at the 2022 Beijing Olympics.
Goaltender Jack LaFontaine composes himself during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Nov. 22. The Gophers won 4-1.

BREAKING: Gophers men’s hockey’s Jack LaFontaine signs with Carolina Hurricanes

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published January 9, 2022
The Hurricanes selected LaFontaine in the third round and 75th overall in the 2016 NHL Draft.
Junior Bryce Brodzinski celebrates with senior Captain Sammy Walker in a game against the University of Notre Dame  on Friday, October 29, 2021 at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis, Minn.

Gophers men’s hockey scores five unanswered goals in 6-3 win to sweep Michigan State

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published January 8, 2022
The Gophers now sit atop the Big Ten with 25 points after their comeback win.
Gophers Forward Ben Meyers chases the puck in the 3M Arena on Friday, Oct. 25.  The Gophers went on to lose 2-5 to the University of Minnesota - Duluth.

The “nine” line leads Gophers men’s hockey to a 4-1 win over Michigan State

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published January 7, 2022
Junior co-captain Ben Meyers recorded three points - two goals and one assist - in Minnesota’s victory.
Running back Ky Thomas escapes a tackle during the Gophers' game against the West Virginia Mountaineers in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl on Tuesday, Dec. 28, at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz. The Gophers won 18-6.

Gophers leading rusher Ky Thomas enters name into transfer portal

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published January 3, 2022
Redshirt-freshman Minnesota running back Ky Thomas entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal Monday.
Defensive Player of the Game Tyler Nubin, Coach P.J. Fleck and Offensive Player of the Game Ky Thomas hoist the Guaranteed Rate Trophy following the Gophers' victory against the West Virginia Mountaineers in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl on Tuesday, Dec. 28 at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz. The Gophers won 18-6.

Gophers win in Phoenix, take Guaranteed Rate Bowl 18-6 over West Virginia

by Matthew Kennedy, Sports Reporter
Published December 29, 2021
The win marks the tenth Bowl Game win in team history
Stephanie Samedy celebrates after the Gophers scored against Iowa on Friday, Oct. 19, 2018 at Maturi Pavilion.

Gophers volleyball upsets Baylor in five sets

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published December 9, 2021
Minnesota won the final two sets to take down the Bears behind a strong final two sets.
Head Coach P.J. Fleck prepares to run onto the field with the Gophers at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. The Gophers defeated Maryland 52-10 bringing their record to 8-0

Gophers to play West Virginia in Guaranteed Rate Bowl Dec. 28

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published December 5, 2021
After finishing the regular season 8-4 Minnesota will be playing West Virginia in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl.
Sophomore Jenna Wenaas spikes the ball in a match against Texas at Maturi Pavillion in Minneapolis, Minn. on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021

Gophers volleyball sweep Coyotes in first round of NCAA tournament

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published December 3, 2021
Under McCutcheon, the Gophers have never lost in the first or second round and are now 15-0 in such matches.
Head coach P.J. Fleck celebrates on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018 at Huntington Bank Stadium. The Gophers' loss against Northwestern weekend leaves no clear roadmap for where the team goes next.

Kirk Ciarrocca set to return as Gophers offensive coordinator

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published December 3, 2021
After leaving the program in 2019, Ciarrocca is now expected to replace Mike Sanford Jr. as offensive coordinator.

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