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Connor Kurth had seven goals in each of his last two seasons with the Gophers.

Gophers men’s hockey face rivals in Duluth

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published October 18, 2024

Gophers men’s hockey travels north to Duluth to face the University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs on Friday and Saturday for their first in-state series of the season. The No. 6 Gophers enter the weekend...

Gophers forward Josefin Bouveng has five points through four games this season.

Gophers women’s hockey’s top line strengthening on-ice chemistry

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published October 13, 2024

Gophers women’s hockey’s top line of seniors Abbey Murphy, Ella Huber and junior Josefin Bouveng combined for the game-winning goal to complete the sweep over Boston University (BU) at Ridder Arena...

Chloe Primerano had three points in her Gopher debut against UConn. Courtesy of Parker Jelen, Gopher Athletics.

New faces of Gophers women’s hockey find their role in series sweep

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published September 29, 2024

Seven players made their Gophers women’s hockey debut as the team opened their season with a road series sweep over the No. 9 UConn Huskies Saturday. Two scored their first goals as Gophers over the...

Moore is committed to the University of Minnesota to play for Bob Motzko and the Gophers. Image courtesy of Stephanie Harkless.

Gophers Hockey commit Javon Moore one step closer to his dream

by Andrew Cornelius
Published August 3, 2024

Gophers hockey commit Javon Moore, 18, created a poster in first grade detailing his dream to play in the NHL.  Moore’s mother, Stephanie Harkless, said the poster was created in class where Moore...

The Gophers most recently played in Hockey Day Minnesota in 2020 and the Hall of Fame Classic in 2022.

Gophers women’s hockey spreading their sport across the metro

by Emmett Laurent
Published July 30, 2024

Women’s hockey is growing at all levels across the state, giving young girls a chance to dream. Early next year, the Gophers will take the ice against the Bemidji State Beavers at Hockey Day Minnesota...

PWHL advisory board member Billie Jean King announced the first three picks of the draft.

Three Gophers drafted in 2024 Professional Women’s Hockey League Draft

by Champ Howard
Published June 12, 2024

Former Gophers Abigail Boreen, Madeline Wethington and Amanda Kessel were selected to play for Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) teams in the league’s second-ever draft Monday evening.  167...

Oliver Moore led Gophers freshmen in scoring with nine goals and 24 assists.

Three freshmen Gophers to potentially see increased role next season

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published April 8, 2024
First-year Gophers Oliver Moore, Jimmy Clark and Nathan Airey are in a prime position to fill the roles of the departing graduate class.
Snuggerud tied his career-high of 21 goals this season. He had 21 goals and 50 points in his freshman year.

Jimmy Snuggerud to return to Gophers hockey next season

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published April 2, 2024
Snuggerud had 21 goals and 34 points in his sophomore year as a Gopher.
Graduate players Bryce Brodzinski, Justen Close and Jaxon Nelson all played their final games as Gophers.

Gophers’ graduate players heartbroken after NCAA regional final

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published March 31, 2024
Boston University defeated Minnesota 6-3 after trailing 2-0 in the first period.
The Gophers will face off against Boston University on Saturday after their win over the Mavericks.

Jaxon Nelson leads Gophers hockey in win over Omaha to advance to regional final

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published March 29, 2024
The graduate forward had two goals in the third period in the Gophers’ 3-2 win.

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