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Minnesota Gophers (from left to right) Cal Thomas, Sam Rinzel, Ryan Chesley, and Charlie Strobel gather around Coach Bob Motzko to discuss strategy during a timeout. The No. 14 Wisconsin Badgers would go on to beat the No. 1 Minnesota Gophers 5-2 on Thursday, October 26th.

Power plays a big factor in Gopher men’s hockey’s weekend so far

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published November 11, 2023
Minnesota narrowly defeated Michigan 4-3 on Friday night in Ann Arbor.
Minnesota Gophers (from left to right) Cal Thomas, Sam Rinzel, Ryan Chesley, and Charlie Strobel gather around Coach Bob Motzko to discuss strategy during a timeout. The No. 14 Wisconsin Badgers would go on to beat the No. 1 Minnesota Gophers 5-2 on Thursday, October 26th.

Beginner’s guide to the 2023 Gopher men’s hockey season

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published November 7, 2023
Although games are underway, it is not too late to catch up and learn about this year’s Gophers and the season ahead.
Gophers goalie Justen Close takes his place by the goal at the start of the Big Ten game against Wisconsin. The No. 14 Wisconsin Badgers beat the No. 1 Minnesota Gophers 5-2 on Thursday, Oct. 26.

Gophers goalie Justen Close and his impact as team’s defensive anchor

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published November 2, 2023
Close’s goaltending coach, teammate and head coach gave high praises for his performance and his value on the ice.
Members of the Minnesota men's hockey team give a stick salute to the fans at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis, Minn. after completing a sweep of the Wisconsin Badgers with an 8-0 win on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022.

Sizing up three Gophers men’s hockey opponents

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published October 25, 2023
Student reporters from Wisconsin, Michigan and Ohio State speak on their respective teams’ outlooks for the Big Ten season.
The Gophers started off up two goals in the first nine minutes of the game.

Gopher men’s hockey members find themselves through faith

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published October 23, 2023
Aaron Huglen, John Mittelstadt and Rhett Pitlick open up about how faith has helped them achieve success on and off the ice and the prominent figures guiding them today.
Gopher women's hockey player Taylor Heise.

No. 4 Gophers women’s hockey undefeated as they prepare for their season home opener

by Claire Duchesne
Published October 17, 2023
After losing 11 graduating players, the Gophers have young talent filling the gaps.
The Gophers mens hockey team lines up during their game on Oct. 8, 2023.

First impressions: new men’s hockey talent shines in exhibition win

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published October 9, 2023
The Gophers’ new faces shined as they took down Bemidji State 5-2.
The team celebrates their first goal of the tournament in the semi-final game against Boston University on Thursday, April 6, 2023.

Q&A with men’s hockey newcomers Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published October 7, 2023
The two recent draftees are set to play for the Chicago Blackhawks after their careers with the Gophers are over.
The Gophers' game against the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday, March 18, 2023 in the Big Ten Tournament Championship. The Gophers lost 4-3. Photo credit to Gopher Athletics.

Gophers men’s hockey reflects on last year and season ahead

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published October 2, 2023
The Gophers’ leadership group speaks about the changes around the team in preparation for a bounce-back season.
Gopher women's hockey player Taylor Heise.

Six Gophers drafted in new women’s hockey league, Heise selected first overall

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published September 25, 2023

“It’s not about a single moment, it’s about a movement,” legendary tennis player Billie Jean King said at the inaugural Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) draft.Six Gophers alumni...

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