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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
Forward Sammy Walker looks to control the puck during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019. The Gophers won 4-1.

Comeback kids: Gophers men’s hockey wins semifinal game in overtime 3-2 against Michigan

by Julianna Landis, Sports Reporter
Published March 16, 2021
Overcoming a two-goal lead by Michigan, captain Sammy Walker scored in extra minutes to help his team advance to the Big Ten Championship game.
Gophers defenseman Matt Staudacher steers the puck at 3M Arena on Saturday, Feb. 20. The Gophers defeated Michigan State, 5-1.

Sampo Ranta scores in overtime to send Gophers men’s hockey to Big Ten semifinal

by Julianna Landis, Sports Reporter
Published March 16, 2021
In its first game of the Big Ten Tournament, Minnesota rallied from behind to beat Michigan State 2-1.
University of Minnesota women’s hockey team lines up before their game against Ohio State in Ridder Arena on Saturday, Nov. 21. The Gophers won in a shut out with an ending score of 4-0.

Gophers to miss NCAA women’s hockey tournament for the first time in 13 years

by Matthew Kennedy
Published March 9, 2021
Minnesota is currently ranked fifth on USCHO.com.
Forward Nathan Burke blocks Arizona State's Justin Robbins from reaching the puck in 3M Arena on Friday, Jan. 22. The Gophers beat Arizona State with a final score of 10-2.

Gophers men’s hockey beats Michigan 4-2 on senior night

by Julianna Landis
Published March 9, 2021
After losing Friday night, Minnesota’s offense returned to split its final home series of the regular season.
Gophers defenseman Madeline Wethington pursues an opponent at Ridder Arena on Sunday, Nov. 22. The Gophers ultimately fell to the Ohio State Buckeyes 2-1.

Gophers women’s hockey falls 5-3 to top-seed Wisconsin in WCHA Final Faceoff

by Matthew Kennedy, Sports Reporter
Published March 7, 2021
The Gophers will not receive an automatic bid for the NCAA tournament after a loss to Wisconsin. They will find out on Sunday whether they make the tournament.
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 four-game win streak snapped in Friday loss to Michigan

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published March 7, 2021
Every time the Gophers found the back of the net, Michigan seemed always to have an answer.
The last time the Gophers made it to the NCAA championship game was in 2019 when they lost to Wisconsin.

No. 4 Gophers women’s hockey bashes Bemidji State Beavers to close out the regular season

by Matthew Kennedy
Published February 22, 2021
Minnesota outscored Bemidji State 15-2 this weekend.

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