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The Minnesota Daily

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Sophomore forward Loren Gabel handles the puck on Friday, Mar. 17, 2017 in St. Charles, Missouri at the Family Arena. The Gophers lost 4-3 against Clarkson University Golden Knights.

Minnesota shows promise despite adversity-filled season, departures

by Tommy Sletten
Published March 18, 2017
Redshirt senior Lee Stecklein handles the puck on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis.

Gophers women’s hockey set to begin NCAA tournament

by Tommy Sletten
Published March 9, 2017
Redshirt junior goalkeeper Sidney Peters defends the goal from the Bulldogs on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 at Ridder Arena.

Minnesota ends Final Face-Off run with double overtime loss

by Tommy Sletten
Published March 6, 2017
Redshirt sophomore pitcher Reggie Meyer pitches the ball on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Gophers won 11-7 against the University of Seattle.

Gophers sweep first games at U.S. Bank Stadium

by Tommy Sletten
Published February 27, 2017
Redshirt Junior Jordan Smith prepares to hit a pitch during the weekend series against Maryland at Siebert Field on April 17, 2016.

Smith traded time on the turf for Ryder Cup internship

by Tommy Sletten
Published February 23, 2017
Nicole Schammel goes after the puck during the Gophers' game against Wisconsin at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017.

Gophers women’s hockey tie Badgers twice at home

by Tommy Sletten
Published February 20, 2017
Gophers pitcher Toby Anderson throws the ball against Kansas State at Siebert Field on April 28, 2015.

Gophers baseball opens season Friday

by Tommy Sletten
Published February 16, 2017
Kate Schipper, front, and Sarah Potomak, back, chase the puck on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017 at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis. The gopher women's hockey team won against UND 4 to 2.

Border battle against Wisconsin on deck for Gophers in last season series

by Tommy Sletten
Published February 16, 2017
Kate Schipper, front, and Sarah Potomak, back, chase the puck on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017 at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis. The gopher women's hockey team won against UND 4 to 2.

Minnesota sweeps North Dakota at home

by Tommy Sletten
Published February 13, 2017
Junior forward Kelly Pannek skates against the Lindenwood Lions on Friday, Sept. 30, 2016 at Ridder Arena.

Minnesota women’s hockey continues dominance in special teams

by Tommy Sletten
Published February 9, 2017
Gophers forward Kate Schipper maneuvers the puck away from a Yale player in Ridder Arena on Nov. 20, 2015.

Minnesota’s offense scores double digits in road sweep

by Tommy Sletten
Published February 6, 2017
Junior forward Caitlin Reilly handles the puck at Ridder Arena on Oct. 29, 2016, where the Gophers beat St. Cloud State 3-0.

Rare injuries plague Minnesota, but players step up to fill holes

by Tommy Sletten
Published February 2, 2017
Forward Nicole Schammel skates against Lindenwood Lions on Friday, Sept. 30, 2016 at Ridder Arena. The Gophers won the season-opening game 3-0 against the Lions.

Road sweep over St. Cloud State re-energizes Minnesota

by Tommy Sletten
Published January 30, 2017

Emma May takes on a bigger role for Gophers women’s hockey

by Tommy Sletten
Published January 26, 2017
Gophers defenseman Sydney Baldwin maneuvers the puck toward the net at Ridder Arena where Minnesota defeated Yale on Friday night.

Minnesota wins Friday, ties Saturday in meeting with Ohio State

by Tommy Sletten
Published January 23, 2017
Gophers forward Dani Cameranesi battles for possession of the puck at Ridder Arena Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016.

Muzerall returns to Minnesota for Ohio State series

by Tommy Sletten
Published January 19, 2017
Gophers forward Kate Schipper maneuvers the puck away from Yale in Ridder Arena on Nov. 20, 2015.

Gophers women’s hockey fall to Bulldogs

by Tommy Sletten
Published January 17, 2017
The Gophers volleyball team huddles up in preparation for the national semifinal match on Dec. 15. Minnesota lost 3-1 to Stanford in its second consecutive Final Four.

Minnesota falls to Stanford 3-1 in first round of Final Four

by Tommy Sletten
Published December 16, 2016
The Gophers volleyball team celebrates its sweep of UCLA in the Sports Pavilion on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016. The Gophers move on to the NCAA tournament's Final Four to face Stanford in Columbus, Ohio on Dec. 15.

Gophers volleyball team Final Four bound

by Tommy Sletten
Published December 12, 2016
Junior forward Kelly Pannek skates against the Lindenwood Lions on Friday, Sept. 30, 2016 at Ridder Arena.

Minnesota women’s hockey closes first half with split at BU

by Tommy Sletten
Published December 12, 2016
The Gophers volleyball team celebrates its sweep of UCLA, their fourth-straight NCAA win, in the Sports Pavilion on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016. The Gophers will move on in the NCAA tournament to face Stanford in Columbus, Ohio on Dec. 15.

Gophers sweep their way into the Final Four

by Tommy Sletten
Published December 11, 2016
Outside hitters Alexis Hart, left, and Sarah Wilhite, right, celebrate a point for the Gophers on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 at the Sports Pavilion during their NCAA Regional semi-final game against Mizzou.

Gophers take down Tigers 3-1, advance to Elite Eight

by Tommy Sletten
Published December 10, 2016
Gophers outside hitter Alexis Hart winds up a spike against Michigan on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016 at the Sports Pavilion.

Hart gets piece of home in next NCAA round

by Tommy Sletten
Published December 8, 2016
Gophers defenseman Lee Stecklein skates with the puck from Minnesota State-Mankato's Katie Johnson on Jan. 16, 2015 at Ridder Arena.

Gophers women’s hockey defy potential woes for first half success

by Tommy Sletten
Published December 7, 2016
Sophomore defender Sophie Skarzynski handles the puck at Ridder Arena on Oct. 29, 2016, where the Gophers beat St. Cloud State 3-0.

Gophers women’s hockey split series with Badgers

by Tommy Sletten
Published December 6, 2016
The Gophers celebrate after scoring a point on Friday, Dec. 2, 2016 at the Sports Pavilion. The Gophers won against the University of North Dakota.

Gophers sweep first two rounds of NCAA tournament

by Tommy Sletten
Published December 6, 2016
Gophers sophomore Samantha Seliger-Swenson sets the ball on Friday, Sept. 23, 2016 in a match against Maryland in the Sports Pavillon. 

Minnesota sweeps North Dakota, moves on to second round of NCAA Tournament

by Tommy Sletten
Published December 3, 2016
Sophomore defender Sophie Skarzynski handles the puck at Ridder Arena on Oct. 29, 2016, where the Gophers beat St. Cloud State 3-0.

Road border battle up next for Gophers women

by Tommy Sletten
Published December 2, 2016
Gophers outside hitter Sarah Wilhite winds up a spike against Wisconsin on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016 at the Sports Pavilion.

Minnesota vollleyball opens NCAA tourney this weekend

by Tommy Sletten
Published December 1, 2016
Gophers outside hitter Sarah Wilhite winds up a spike against Wisconsin on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016 at the Sports Pavilion.

Minnesota volleyball defeats top-ranked teams

by Tommy Sletten
Published November 30, 2016
The Minnesota volleyball team reacts to scoring a point against UC Irvine at the Sports Pavilion on Friday September 11. In late August, Minnesota Volleyball released a video entitled "Female Warrior", produced by teammates Daly Santana, Hannah Tapp, and Paige Tapp, which has garnered over 500,000 views on Facebook.

Gophers grab second overall seed in NCAA Tournament

by Tommy Sletten
Published November 28, 2016
Gophers outside hitter Alexis Hart winds up a spike against Michigan on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016 at the Sports Pavilion.

Gophers volleyball win pair of five-setters

by Tommy Sletten
Published November 21, 2016
Freshman Alexis Hart jumps to send the ball over the net on Saturday Oct. 29, 2016 in the Sports Pavilion.

Gophers defeat Spartans in five-set thriller at home

by Tommy Sletten
Published November 19, 2016
Junior forward Kelly Pannek skates against the Lindenwood Lions on Friday, Sept. 30, 2016 at Ridder Arena.

Pannek’s play-making proves vital for Gophers

by Tommy Sletten
Published November 17, 2016
Senior Paige Tapp spikes the ball on Saturday Oct. 29, 2016 in the Sports Pavilion.

Paige Tapp leads on the court, in classes

by Tommy Sletten
Published November 17, 2016
Senior Sarah Wilhite gets ready to spike the ball on Saturday Oct. 29, 2016 in the Sports Pavilion.

Wilhite wins Big Ten Player of the Week after Gophers sweep road matches

by Tommy Sletten
Published November 15, 2016
Junior guard Nate Mason runs the ball up the court on Friday at Williams Arena. The Gophers would go on to win 86-74 against the Ragin' Cajuns.

Gophers defeat Ragin’ Cajuns 86-74 in season opener

by Tommy Sletten
Published November 14, 2016

Lohman hits stride in third season

by Tommy Sletten
Published November 9, 2016
Nicole Schammelat maneuvers the puck at Ridder Arena on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016. Nicole scored two goals against Minnesota State on Sunday.

Gophers score 13 in weekend sweep over Mavericks

by Tommy Sletten
Published November 7, 2016
Gophers defense Sydney Baldwin maneuvers the puck towards the net at Ridders Arena on Friday night where Minnesota defeated Yale.

Minnesota shuts out Minnesota State 5-0

by Tommy Sletten
Published November 5, 2016
Junior Paige Tapp prepares to hit the ball against UC Irvine at the Sports Pavilion on Sept. 11, 2015.

Gophers sweep Hoosiers, remain undefeated at home

by Tommy Sletten
Published November 3, 2016
Gophers hockey player Nicole Schammel poses in Ridder Arena on Sunday, May, 24, 2014.

Schammel to face old team after redshirt year

by Tommy Sletten
Published November 3, 2016
Gophers forward Dani Cameranesi battles for possession of the puck at Ridder Arena Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016.

Top line’s chemistry leads Gophers in 5-2 victory

by Tommy Sletten
Published October 28, 2016
Middle blocker Hannah Tapp spikes the ball against Penn State in the Sports Pavilion on Nov. 14, 2015.

Hannah Tapp keeps improving, leading in last Minnesota season

by Tommy Sletten
Published October 27, 2016
Forward Sarah Potomak skates against the Lindenwood Lions on Friday, Sept. 30, 2016 at Ridder Arena.

Potomak continues to come up big for Gophers

by Tommy Sletten
Published October 27, 2016
Junior forward Kelly Pannek skates against the Lindenwood Lions on Friday, Sept. 30, 2016 at Ridder Arena.

Gophers women’s hockey earn sweep over Bulldogs

by Tommy Sletten
Published October 17, 2016
Middle Blocker, Molly Lohman gets ready to strike the ball back to Maryland on Friday, Sept. 23, 2016 in the Sports Pavillon.

No. 3 Gophers sweep No. 1 Badgers on the road

by Tommy Sletten
Published October 14, 2016
Gophers forward Dani Cameranesi battles for possession of the puck at Ridder Arena Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016.

Gophers have deep ties to Bulldogs rivalry

by Tommy Sletten
Published October 14, 2016
Gophers women's hockey split first conference series

Gophers women’s hockey split first conference series

by Tommy Sletten
Published October 11, 2016
Gophers sophomore Samantha Seliger-Swenson sets the ball on Friday, Sept. 23, 2016 in a match against Maryland in the Sports Pavillon. 

Gophers volleyball avenge midweek loss with sweep

by Tommy Sletten
Published October 11, 2016
Gophers forward Dani Cameranesi handles the puck during the first period of their game against St. Cloud on Friday evening at Ridder Arena.

Cameranesi’s powerful third period leads to Gophers victory

by Tommy Sletten
Published October 8, 2016
Freshman forward Alex Woken battles for the puck at Ridder Arena on September 30, 2016.

Woken off to productive start in rookie season with Minnesota

by Tommy Sletten
Published October 6, 2016
Middle blocker Hannah Tapp spikes the ball against Penn State in the Sports Pavilion on Nov. 14, 2015.

Minnesota sweeps road matches

by Tommy Sletten
Published October 4, 2016
Sophomore forward Sarah Potomak skates against the Lindenwood Lions on Friday, Sept. 30, 2016 at Ridder Arena. Potomak scored the first goal of the night during the second period of the Gophers 3-0 win against the Lions in Minnesota's season-opener.

Gophers win first series at home

by Tommy Sletten
Published October 3, 2016
Gophers forward Dani Cameranesi battles for possession of the puck at Ridder Arena Saturday, when the Gophers defeated Ohio State 5-0. Cameranesi scored a hat trick in the victory which will advance the Gophers to next weekend's WCHA Final Face-Off.

Minnesota sweeps Lindenwood in first weekend

by Tommy Sletten
Published October 1, 2016

Gophers open up season with 3-0 win over Lindenwood

by Tommy Sletten
Published October 1, 2016

Minnesota sweeps Indiana in Bloomington

by Tommy Sletten
Published October 1, 2016
Gophers defenseman Lee Stecklein snatches the puck from Minnesota State-Mankato's Katie Johnson on Jan. 16, 2015 at Ridder Arena.

Minnesota looks for big rookie impact, veteran depth in new season

by Tommy Sletten
Published September 30, 2016
Minnesota Volley Squad girls sit on the side of the court on Friday, Sept. 23 in the Sports Pavillon.

Gophers stay young at heart with Volley Squad

by Tommy Sletten
Published September 29, 2016
Middle Blocker, Molly Lohman gets ready to strike the ball back to Maryland on Friday, Sept. 23, 2016 in the Sports Pavillon.

Gophers volleyball sweep first Big Ten matches

by Tommy Sletten
Published September 26, 2016
Freshman outside hitter Alexis Hart strikes the ball on Friday, Sept. 23, 2016 in theSports Pavillon.

Gophers defeat Ohio State in four sets

by Tommy Sletten
Published September 25, 2016
Gophers sophomore Samantha Seliger-Swenson sets the ball on Friday, Sept. 23, 2016 in a match against Maryland in the Sports Pavillon. 

Minnesota sweeps Maryland in first Big Ten match

by Tommy Sletten
Published September 24, 2016
Samantha Seliger-Swenson serves the ball at the Sports Pavilion on Sept. 12, 2015.

Seliger-Swenson continues impact in second season

by Tommy Sletten
Published September 22, 2016
Gophers forward Dani Cameranesi moves the puck toward the net at Ridder Arena, Jan. 25, 2014.

Reigning national champions talk depth, new additions at preseason press conference

by Tommy Sletten
Published September 21, 2016
Sophomore setter Samantha Veliger-Swenson serves the ball during a game against North Dakota State at the Sports Pavilion on Sept. 16, 2016, where the Gophers won 3-1. The game was a part of the Diet Coke Classic.

Minnesota earns three victories in Diet Coke Classic

by Tommy Sletten
Published September 19, 2016

Minnesota sweeps Green Bay to go 3-0 in home tournament

by Tommy Sletten
Published September 18, 2016
Middle blocker Hannah Tapp spikes the ball for a point on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015 at the Sports Pavilion.

No. 3 Minnesota downs North Dakota 3-1

by Tommy Sletten
Published September 17, 2016
First year outside hitter Alexis Hart practices in the Sports Pavillon with her team on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016.

Rookie Hart poised to have big season

by Tommy Sletten
Published September 15, 2016
Middle blocker Hannah Tapp spikes the ball for a point on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015 at the Sports Pavilion.

Minnesota wins two in road tournament

by Tommy Sletten
Published September 12, 2016
Outside hitter Sarah Wilhite prepares to serve the ball to Penn State at the Sports Pavilion on Nov. 11, 2015.

Wilhite starts senior year strong

by Tommy Sletten
Published September 9, 2016
Minnesota sophomore Dalianliz Rosado bumps the ball back to North Dakota State University on Sept. 12 at the Sports Pavilion.

In Puerto Rico, Gophers volleyball team wins two matches

by Tommy Sletten
Published September 6, 2016
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