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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.
Abbey Murphy led the team in scoring with 33 goals and 62 points.

Abbey Murphy proved her dominance in personal-best season

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published March 18, 2024
At the end of the season, Murphy led Gophers women’s hockey in points and contributed a quarter of her team’s goals alone.
The Gophers trailed the Wolverines since the first three minutes of the game in Saturday’s loss. Michigan struck early in their victory and carried the momentum throughout most of the game.

Michigan shuts down Gophers in Big Ten Hockey Tournament semifinal

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published March 17, 2024
The Wolverines eliminated the Gophers from the Big Ten tournament for the third consecutive year.
Josefin Bouveng had a goal and an assist in the 4-3 overtime loss against Wisconsin last weekend.

Preview: Gophers women’s hockey faces Clarkson in NCAA quarterfinals

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published March 13, 2024
The Gophers are looking for a win against No. 4 Clarkson to advance and earn their second consecutive Frozen Four appearance.

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