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Snuggerud’s 135 points in 119 career appearances ranks 42nd in the program's history for career scoring. Courtesy of Brad Rempel.

Gophers men’s hockey’s decorated season ended with nine players going pro

by Regan Guirguis
Published April 9, 2025

Despite the early loss in the NCAA Fargo Regionals, the Gophers men's hockey earned many Big Ten awards this season and has seen nine of their players join the professional leagues. After finishing...

 Jimmy Snuggerud ended his Gophers career with 135 total points and 11 game-winning goals. Courtesy of Brad Rempel.

Gophers men’s hockey falls in NCAA tournament after close loss

by Regan Guirguis
Published March 30, 2025

The Gophers men’s hockey season ended after an overtime loss against the University of Massachusetts in the NCAA Fargo Regional semifinals on Thursday. The Gophers (25-11-4) were the No. 2 seed...

Gopher forward Abbey Murphy is second in the nation in goals scored this season.

Minnesota women’s hockey falls to border rivals during NCAA Frozen Four semifinals

by Regan Guirguis
Published March 23, 2025

Despite a 29-12 season, Minnesota’s women's hockey team lost 6-2 against the Wisconsin Badgers during the NCAA Frozen Four semifinals. Every single time the border rivals met on the ice this season,...

The last time Minnesota and Notre Dame faced off in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals was 2020. Courtesy of matt Krohn.

Gophers men’s hockey prepares for Big Ten tournament quarterfinals against Notre Dame this weekend

by Regan Guirguis
Published March 13, 2025

After a close weekend against Penn State, the Gophers men’s hockey prepares for a three-game series against Notre Dame this weekend. Minnesota is the No. 2 seed in the tournament while Michigan...

After defeating Penn State, Minnesota became co-Big Ten Champions with Michigan State.

Gophers men’s hockey ends regular season as Big Ten champions

by Regan Guirguis
Published March 3, 2025

The Gophers became co-Big Ten champions after their win against Penn State on March 1. Minnesota lost the first game of the series in overtime but showed a strong start early by generating attack-zone...

Snuggerud is the first Gophers men’s hockey player to wear #81 in team history.

Third-generation Gophers men’s hockey star is eyeing career-best season

by Regan Guirguis
Published February 24, 2025

Growing up, Gophers junior forward Jimmy Snuggerud did not have much to do during the winter but skate in the backyard with his family, a skill that proved useful for his future career.Snuggerud is...

Jimmy Snuggerud earned the Big Ten’s First Star of the Week with his four-point performance over the weekend. Courtesy of Brad Rempel.

Gophers men’s hockey sweep border rival

by Matthew Zeichert
Published February 4, 2025

The No. 3 Minnesota Golden Gophers swept their border rival No. 19 Wisconsin Badgers after a loss and tie against Michigan State last weekend. Earlier in the season, Minnesota defeated Wisconsin on...

Gophers senior captain Abbey Murphy is ranked second in the WCHA in goals this season (16).

Opening PWHL rosters feature nine Gophers hockey alumnae

by Emmett Laurent
Published December 10, 2024

The second season for the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) started Nov. 30 featuring nine former Gophers across the league. The nine players span across four teams including The Minnesota...

Junior forward Connor Kurth scored the Gophers’ sixth goal on Friday night and his ninth of the season.

Gophers men’s hockey beats Michigan in physical home series

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published December 10, 2024

Gophers men’s hockey shut out the No. 6 Michigan Wolverines in both games at 3M Arena at Mariucci in a matchup between two of the best offenses in the Big Ten.Only one team could leave 3M Arena undefeated...

Sam Rinzel has 15 points in 16 games this season.

Gophers men’s hockey clashes with offensively-talented Michigan

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published December 6, 2024

Gophers men’s hockey and the No. 6 Michigan Wolverines will face off this weekend at 3M Arena at Mariucci as two of the three remaining undefeated Big Ten teams. Minnesota enters the series at the...

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