Sophomores Erin Fortman and Ella Sirjord each suffered a torn ACL as freshmen in the 2021 season.

The No. 25 Hawkeys’ offense led by All-America guard Caitlin Clark was too much for Minnesota to handle.

Earlier this season, the Gophers and Michigan split their first series against each other as Minnesota took Friday night’s game 5-1, while the Wolverines took Saturday’s 6-2.

After winning just six games last year, head coach John Anderson got some new acquisitions to help Minnesota this season.

Minnesota defeated UCLA for the first time in program history.

Senior Blake McLaughlin and freshman Chaz Lucius scored goals for Minnesota.

Freshman Tristan Broz scored his first collegiate goal in the first period to open up the scoring for Minnesota.

Four players with Gophers ties will compete for Team USA - current Gophers in Ben Meyers, Brock Faber and Matthew Knies, and Minnesota alum Aaron Ness - at the 2022 Beijing Olympics.

With COVID-19, injuries and their starting goaltender signing a contract to the NHL, many opportunities will arise for some Gophers players.

The Hurricanes selected LaFontaine in the third round and 75th overall in the 2016 NHL Draft.