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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.

Gophers women’s hockey postpones final two series

by Matthew Kennedy, Sports Reporter
Published December 6, 2020
The end of the first half of the Gophers’ season has shifted with their opponents after Wisconsin and Ohio State saw a rise in COVID-19 cases.
Gophers defenseman Jackson LaCombe fist bumps goaltender Jack LaFontaine during player introductions before facing Penn State at the 3M Arena at Mariucci on Thursday, Nov. 19.

Gophers sweep Spartans with 4-2 Friday night win, extend win streak to 6-0

by Julianna Landis, Sports Reporter
Published December 5, 2020
Minnesota’s depth was a large part of its success against Michigan State.
Gophers forward Jaxon Nelson fights for possession against Penn State at the 3M Arena at Mariucci on Thursday, Nov. 19.

Gophers beat Spartans 3-1, extend win streak to 5-0

by Julianna Landis
Published December 4, 2020
Minnesota is now 5-0-0 overall for the first time since the 2011-12 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 bring out the brooms in Duluth

by Matthew Kennedy, Sports Reporter
Published December 1, 2020
The Gophers are on top of the WCHA standings after a two-game sweep over the No. 6 UMD Bulldogs.
Gophers Forward Ben Meyers chases the puck in the 3M Arena on Friday, Oct. 25.  The Gophers went on to lose 2-5 to the University of Minnesota - Duluth.

Paul Martin returns to Gophers men’s hockey as undergraduate assistant

by Julianna Landis, Sports Reporter
Published November 25, 2020
Paul Martin won two national championships with the Gophers on the ice. Now, he looks to lead Minnesota back to national championship heights on staff as an undergraduate assistant.
Gophers forward Ben Meyers approaches Penn State’s goal during the final period at the 3M Arena at Mariucci on Thursday, Nov. 19.

Gophers sweep Buckeyes to start season 4-0 for the first time since 2014

by Julianna Landis, Sports Reporter
Published November 25, 2020
Goaltender Jack LaFontaine earned his first collegiate shutout on Tuesday.
The Gophers will take on No. 12 Penn State in Henderson, Nevada, on Friday, looking to rebound from their series loss to the Badgers.

Gophers women’s hockey splits season opening series

by Matthew Kennedy, Sports Reporter
Published November 22, 2020
Gophers goalie Lauren Bench had an impressive debut for Minnesota, stopping 69/71 shots on goal over the weekend.
Gophers forward Jaxon Nelson fights for possession against Penn State at the 3M Arena at Mariucci on Thursday, Nov. 19.

Gophers hockey sweeps Penn State in season opener

by Julianna Landis, Sports Reporter
Published November 21, 2020
Minnesota had a strong showing against the Nittany Lions in its first two games, beating the Nittany Lions 4-1 on Thursday and 3-2 on Friday.
Photo Courtesy of Gopher Athletics

Gophers women’s hockey faces tough schedule including opener against Ohio State

by Matthew Kennedy
Published November 20, 2020
The Gophers face three of the top four WCHA teams in their eight-game slate.
Photo Courtesy of Gopher Athletics

A new face in the net for Gophers’ women’s hockey

by Matthew Kennedy, Sports Reporter
Published November 16, 2020
After the departure of 2019-20 WCHA Goaltender of the Year Sydney Scobee, the Gophers brought in senior transfer Lauren Bench, who’s ready to fill her predecessor’s shoes.

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