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Former Gophers men's hockey player and recipient of USA Hockey's annual Walter Yaciuk award Pat Westrum.

Gophers men’s hockey legend wins Walter Yaciuk award

by Alex Karwowski
Published June 16, 2022
Former Gophers defenseman Pat Westrum earned a top honor from USA Hockey.
Head coach Bob Motzko watches the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Nov. 22. The Gophers won 4-1.

Gophers men’s hockey’s Chaz Lucius inks NHL deal with the Winnipeg Jets

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published April 27, 2022
The Winnipeg Jets drafted freshman Chaz Lucius in the first round, 18th overall, in the 2021 NHL Draft.
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 Ben Meyers inks NHL contract with Colorado Avalanche

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published April 13, 2022
In his junior season, the Minnesota co-captain participated in the Olympics and was the Big Ten Player of the Year after recording 41 points in 34 games.
Forward Blake McLaughlin skates with the puck during the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019. The Gophers won 3-2 in double overtime.

Gophers men’s hockey’s Blake McLaughlin signs NHL contract with the Anaheim Ducks

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published April 10, 2022
The Anaheim Ducks selected senior Blake McLaughlin in the third round and 79th overall of the 2018 NHL Draft.
The Mike Richter Award is given to the best Division I goalie in the nation.

Gophers men’s hockey falls 5-1 to Minnesota State in NCAA semifinals

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published April 7, 2022
Freshman Matthew Knies scored the lone goal for the Gophers before the Mavericks scored five unanswered goals.
Senior Forward Taylor Heise skates with the puck in a game against the St. Cloud State Huskies on Saturday, Feb. 12 at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis, Minn.

Taylor Heise wins the 2022 Patty Kazmaier Award

by Matthew Kennedy
Published April 5, 2022
Heise joins Krissy Wendell (2005) and Amanda Kessel (2013) as the third Patty Kazmaier winner in the Gophers program.
Forward Matthew Knies checks an opponent into the boards in a game against the Wisonsin Badgers on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022 at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis, Minn. Knies scored two goals in the Big Ten Tournament game against Michigan to bring the Gophers' loss to 4-3.

Gophers men’s hockey tops Western Michigan 3-0, advances to Frozen Four

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published March 27, 2022
Minnesota junior goaltender Justen Close recorded 24 saves en route to earning his third career shutout.
Members of the Minnesota men's hockey team give a stick salute to the fans at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis, Minn. after completing a sweep of the Wisconsin Badgers with an 8-0 win on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022.

Gophers men’s hockey completes comeback in 4-3 overtime victory over UMass

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published March 25, 2022
In his 100th collegiate game, junior co-captain Ben Meyers scored the game-winning overtime goal for Minnesota in their 4-3 victory.
Captain Sammy Walker shoots the puck in a game against the Wisconsin Badgers on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022.

Gophers men’s hockey will face off against UMass for the first time at the NCAA tournament

by Michael Lyne
Published March 24, 2022
Minnesota is 4-0-0 all-time against the Minutemen.
Gophers Men's Hockey Forward Ben Meyers brings the puck around the Michigan Wolverines' net during the Big Ten Championship game in 3M arena at Mariucci on Saturday, March 19, 2022.

Gophers men’s hockey falls to Michigan 4-3 in Big Ten Championship

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published March 19, 2022
Freshman Matthew Knies scored two power-play goals with less than a minute remaining in regulation as Minnesota’s comeback effort fell short.

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