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A freshman this year, Leitinen has scored 13 points for the Gophers so far this season.  Photo Courtesy of University Athletics.

9 to 7, Finland to Minnesota: Nelli Laitinen speaks on changes in hockey career

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published February 6, 2023
Originally from a small town outside of Helsinki, Finland, Laitinen came to Minnesota with hopes of playing hockey at an elite level.
The puck is dropped at the mens hockey game against Michigan State on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023.

Gophers men’s Hockey sweep Spartans for second time this season

by Matthew Kennedy
Published January 31, 2023
Minnesota has outscored Michigan State 25-6 in four combined games this season.
Forward Audrey Wethington drives the puck down the ice during Minnesotas game against St. Cloud, Feb. 11, 2022.

Gophers women’s hockey facing toughest span of the season

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published January 26, 2023
Within the next two-and-a-half weeks, Minnesota will face three of the 10 top teams in the nation — including No. 1 Ohio State.
Forward Matthew Knies drives the puck toward the net during Minnesotas game against Minnesota State, Oct. 7.

Gophers men’s hockey splits sold-out series with Michigan

by Matthew Kennedy
Published January 23, 2023
More than 20,000 people showed up for the two games, the most in 3M Arena at Mariucci history.
Forward Catie Skaja stickhandles the puck in a game against St. Cloud State on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, at Ridder Arena.

UMN women’s hockey climbs to top of WCHA

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published January 20, 2023
The Gophers have been on a tear since their November loss to Yale.
Members of the Gophers mens hockey team celebrate with their trophy after beating the Wisconsin Badgers 8-0 for the 2022 Big Ten regular-season championship on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022 at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis, Minn.

Big Ten men’s hockey is the most competitive it has ever been

by Matthew Kennedy
Published January 20, 2023
Criticism of the Gophers relocating to a “weaker” conference has quieted down.
Forward Matthew Knies drives the puck toward the net during Minnesotas game against Minnesota State, Oct. 7.

Gophers men’s hockey splits series with in-state rivals St. Cloud

by Matthew Kennedy
Published January 9, 2023
In thrilling fashion, Bob Motzko earned his 100th career win as head coach of the Gophers Sunday.
Forward Logan Cooley looks to pass the puck during the Gophers game against Penn State, Nov. 11.

Gophers Men’s Hockey blows out Badgers

by Matthew Kennedy
Published December 12, 2022
Minnesota has won its last five games versus Wisconsin and outscored them 30-6.
Forward Logan Cooley looks to pass the puck during the Gophers game against Penn State, Nov. 11.

Minnesota outscored Michigan State 11-3 in Friday, Saturday games

by Matthew Kennedy
Published December 9, 2022
No. 4 ranked Gophers men’s hockey completes its most successful series of the season and will go on to compete against Wisconsin this weekend.
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.

Mid-season check-in: Gophers women’s hockey

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published December 9, 2022
Taking a look at the Gophers’ statistics 17 games into the 2022-23 season.

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