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Gophers men’s hockey captain Sammy Walker celebrates a goal he scored en route to a 10-0 win against Arizona State on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis, Minn.

Gophers men’s hockey scores three in third, lifts them to 4-2 win

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published November 21, 2021
Senior captain Sammy Walker scored two goals, while sophomore Mason Nevers and freshman Matthew Knies tallied the other two goals for the Gophers.
Gophers forward Jaxon Nelson fights for possession against Penn State at the 3M Arena at Mariucci on Thursday, Nov. 19.

Gophers men’s hockey continues Friday night struggles, loses 5-3 to Penn State

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published November 20, 2021
Junior Jaxon Nelson scored two power-play goals, while freshman Matthew Knies tallied his first career three-point performance in the loss.
Gophers men’s hockey captain Sammy Walker celebrates a goal he scored en route to a 10-0 win against Arizona State on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis, Minn.

Gophers men’s hockey will look for third sweep in upcoming series against Penn State

by Michael Lyne
Published November 19, 2021
Freshman Matthew Knies has two goals and two assists in his last three games.
Goalie Jack LaFontaine blocks a shot from going into the goal at the Budweiser Events Center against the Minnesota State Mavericks. The Gophers lost at the Loveland Regional final, 4-0.

Gophers men’s hockey’s special teams lift them in 2-0 win over Ohio State

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published November 13, 2021
Graduate student goaltender Jack LaFontaine earned his first shutout this season after making 13 saves in the win.
Amy Potomak celebrates the winning goal scored against the Badgers in Ridder Area on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019.

Weekend Recap: No. 3 Gophers sweep Bemidji St. to conclude 5-game road trip

by Matthew Kennedy and Charlie Levine-Wolf
Published November 13, 2021
Minnesota has now won six straight games.
Gophers Forward Ben Meyers takes a shot on net at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. The Gophers ended the night with a 6-3 victory over Ohio State. 

Gophers men’s hockey’s fast start not enough in 4-3 loss to Ohio State

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published November 13, 2021
Freshman Rhett Pitlick tallied his first career multi-point game with two assists, while junior Colin Schmidt made his Gophers debut in the loss.
Forward Ben Meyers fights for the puck at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. The Gophers defeated Niagara 3-2.

Gophers men’s hockey dominates Wisconsin in 4-1 win

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published November 7, 2021
Graduate student goaltender Jack LaFontaine made 34 saves with a .971 save percentage in the win.
Forward Sammy Walker takes a shot on net at the 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019. The Gophers went on to lose 2-5 to the University of Minnesota Duluth.

Gophers men’s hockey blows a two-goal lead, loses to Wisconsin 4-3 in overtime

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published November 6, 2021
Senior Sammy Walker tallied one goal and one assist in the loss for the Gophers.
Defenseman Ryan Johnson skates away from his opponent with the puck during the Gophers’ matchup against Notre Dame,  Oct. 29, 2021. The Gophers won, 4-1.

Gophers men’s hockey set for border battle against Wisconsin

by Michael Lyne
Published November 5, 2021
Last time the Gophers played the Badgers, they defeated them 6-4 in the Big Ten Championship.
Junior Jack Perbix chases the puck down the ice in a game against the University of Notre Dame on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis, Minn.

Gophers men’s hockey sweeps Notre Dame with 3-2 win

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published October 30, 2021
Junior Bryce Brodzinski scored his second game-winning goal of the series with 2:15 seconds remaining in the game.

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