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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...

Logan Cooley during the Gophers' game against the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday, March 18 in the Big Ten Tournament Championship.

Logan Cooley signs 3-year entry-level contract with Arizona Coyotes

by Alex Karwowski
Published July 27, 2023

Arizona Coyotes General Manager Bill Armstrong announced Thursday the Coyotes signed Gophers men’s hockey forward Logan Cooley to a three-year entry-level contract. "Logan is an incredibly skilled...

The trio joins 15 other present and future Gophers already in NHL development camps.

Trio of Gophers selected in 2023 NHL Draft

by Claire Duchesne
Published July 25, 2023
Incoming freshmen Oliver Moore and Beckett Hendrickson and sophomore Luke Mittelstadt were selected in this year’s draft.
Logan Cooley during the Gophers' game against the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday, March 18 in the Big Ten Tournament Championship.

Top three NHL draft pick, Logan Cooley, will return to the Gophers for sophomore season

by Matthew Kennedy
Published May 20, 2023
As a freshman, he led the Gophers in every single offensive metric and is ready to complete some unfinished business, specifically winning a national championship.
Freshman Taylor Heise goes for the goal on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, at Ridder Arena. Former Gopher Grace Zumwinkle leads PWHL Minnesota in both goals and points.

Lifelong friends: 2018-19 UMN women’s hockey freshman class

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published May 1, 2023
Six fifth-years speak about their experiences as Gophers hockey players.
Friday's game was Faber's first time playing with the Minnesota Wild in St. Paul.

Brock Faber makes Xcel Energy Center debut in 5-1 playoff win

by Matthew Kennedy
Published April 22, 2023
The Wild retook the series lead over the Dallas Stars, now ahead 2-1.
Freshman Taylor Heise goes for the goal on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, at Ridder Arena. Former Gopher Grace Zumwinkle leads PWHL Minnesota in both goals and points.

Gophers, Badgers win Women’s World Hockey gold together

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published April 17, 2023
Taylor Heise and Abbey Murphy took home gold medals alongside Gophers alumni for the United States after defeating Canada 6-3 in the championship game.

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