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Forward Sammy Walker falls to the ice at the 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Oct. 25. The Gophers went on to lose 2-5 to the University of Minnesota Duluth.

Gophers men’s hockey opening series against Alaska to be rescheduled

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published October 1, 2021
The Gophers and Nanooks mutually agreed to reschedule their series due to health and safety concerns in the Alaska program
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 drops the puck Saturday — here’s what you need to know

by Michael Lyne
Published September 30, 2021
The Gophers are ranked No. 4 in the nation in both national polls on USCHO.com’s Division I Men’s Poll and the USA Today/USA Magazine’s Men’s College Hockey Poll.
Gophers forward Hannah Brandt drives the puck Saturday at the 2016 WCHA Final Face-off Semifinal game at Ridder Arena. Minnesota defeated No. 8 seed North Dakota 2-0 to advance to the championship game.

USA Hockey Invites 8 Gophers to Olympic Residency Program

by Allie Dullum
Published July 29, 2021
A new program created by USA Hockey, the training program will start this October, operating out of the SuperRink in Blaine.
Olivia Knowles (Left), Lauren Bench (Middle) and Emily Brown (Right) celebrate the Gophers season opener 4-0 victory over Ohio State University on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. Photo courtesy of Brad Rempel of Gopher Athletics.

Gophers women’s hockey Bench, Brown and Knowles returning for the 2021-2022 season

by Michael Lyne
Published July 1, 2021
All three accepted the additional season of eligibility granted by the NCAA.
The University of Minnesota women’s hockey team plays against Ohio State at Ridder Arena on Nov. 21, 2020. The Gophers ended the night with a 4-0 win.

Wente selected 18th overall in NWHL draft by Minnesota Whitecaps

by Matthew Kennedy
Published June 30, 2021
The player from Plymouth, Minn., will stay in the state of 10,000 lakes to continue her hockey career.
Gophers Defenseman Matt Staudacher steers the puck at 3M Arena on Saturday, Feb. 20. The Gophers defeated Michigan State, 5-1.

Gophers men’s hockey falls to Minnesota State in regional final

by Julianna Landis, Sports Reporter
Published March 29, 2021
Minnesota met its match in the Loveland Regional final on Sunday night.
Mat Robson eyes the puck from the goal during the game against Arizona State on Friday, March 1, 2019 at 3M at Mariucci Arena.

Gophers power past Nebraska-Omaha in NCAA Regional Semifinal

by Julianna Landis, Sports Reporter
Published March 29, 2021
Mason Nevers scored his first two collegiate goals to help Minnesota advance.
Gophers Defenseman Matt Staudacher steers the puck at 3M Arena on Saturday, Feb. 20. The Gophers defeated Michigan State, 5-1.

Gophers hockey seeded third overall, first in regional bracket for NCAA tournament

by Julianna Landis, Sports Reporter
Published March 22, 2021
As the first seed in the West Regional, Minnesota will head to Loveland, Colorado to face Omaha.
Gopher’s Ben Meyers skates past Notre Dame’s Jake Pivonka toward Notre Dame’s goal in the first period of the match on Saturday, Jan. 19 at the 3M Arena at Mariucci.

Gophers men’s hockey wins Big Ten Championship 6-4 over Badgers for first title since 2015

by Julianna Landis
Published March 17, 2021
A four-goal second period fueled the Gophers past the Badgers in their first meeting in championship history.
Minnesota’s goalie Jack LaFontaine blocks an attempted goal from Notre Dame’s Graham Slaggert on Saturday, Jan. 16 at the 3M arena at Marriucci.

LaFontaine named Big Ten Goaltender of the Year, First Team All-Big Ten

by Julianna Landis, Sports Reporter
Published March 16, 2021
While also being in the running for the Hobey Baker and Mike Richter Award, Gophers goalie Jack LaFontaine has put up some of the best numbers in program history in his senior season

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