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The Minnesota Daily

Eitan Schoenberg

Eitan Schoenberg, Sports Reporter

Eitan Schoenberg is a third-year student from the North Shore of Chicago. He has interests in sportswriting, broadcasting, video editing, graphic design and ice hockey. Also a mullet enthusiast.

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Four of the Gophers’ women’s runners finished in the top 20 in the pool of 230 runners at the NCAA Midwest Regional. Courtesy of University of Minnesota Athletics.

Gophers women’s cross country reframing nerves ahead of NCAA Championships

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published November 20, 2024
Senior forward Abbey Murphy leads the team in goals and is on a six-game point streak.

Gophers women’s hockey tallies six-game winning streak

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published November 18, 2024
If successful, the Timberwolves and Lynx crew would become the second in-house sports group to unionize after the Minnesota United. Courtesy of Gabe Northrop.

Minnesota Timberwolves, Lynx AV crew file for union recognition

by Katrina Bailey and Eitan Schoenberg
Published November 11, 2024
Sophomore Mariana Mesones returned to the golf course as a Gopher in September after taking a year off. Courtesy of University of Minnesota Athletics Department.

Mariana Mesones rediscovers her golf game by not playing golf

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published November 8, 2024
The Gophers were 5-1 against Penn State last season and swept them in the first round of the 2024 Big Ten Tournament.

No shortage of goals from Gophers men’s hockey

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published November 1, 2024
The Gophers outscored St. Thomas 13-3 during the weekend and were three-for-ten on power play opportunities.

Gophers men’s hockey sweep Tommies in brewing Twin Cities rivalry

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published October 30, 2024
Gophers tackle tough opponents as fall sports reach full swing

Gophers tackle tough opponents as fall sports reach full swing

by Eitan Schoenberg and Emmett Laurent
Published October 26, 2024
Ali Weimer set a lifetime best and was the Big Ten’s top finisher in the Pre-Nationals meet in Madison, Wisconsin on Oct. 19.

Gophers cross country’s Ali Weimer reaching for the stars

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published October 23, 2024
Connor Kurth had seven goals in each of his last two seasons with the Gophers.

Gophers men’s hockey face rivals in Duluth

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published October 18, 2024
Gophers forward Josefin Bouveng has five points through four games this season.

Gophers women’s hockey’s top line strengthening on-ice chemistry

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published October 13, 2024
Gopher hockey triumphs, fans storm Huntington Bank and the Lynx head to WNBA finals

Gopher hockey triumphs, fans storm Huntington Bank and the Lynx head to WNBA finals

by Eitan Schoenberg and Emmett Laurent
Published October 11, 2024
Chloe Primerano had three points in her Gopher debut against UConn. Courtesy of Parker Jelen, Gopher Athletics.

New faces of Gophers women’s hockey find their role in series sweep

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published September 29, 2024
Gophers shine in soccer, cross country, and volleyball

Gophers shine in soccer, cross country, and volleyball

by Eitan Schoenberg and Andrew Cornelius
Published September 27, 2024
Ali Weimer won the 38th Roy Griak Invitational with a time of 21:08.5 in the 6K race after finishing 42nd last year.

Gophers women’s cross country win Griak Invitational, men’s finish in 3rd

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published September 23, 2024
A student in a "Legalize eating ass" hat poses for a picture with Sister Cindy.

After two years, Sister Cindy is back. Here are some of her new quotes.

by Eitan Schoenberg and Sam Hill
Published September 18, 2024
Junior Cormac Sharpe tied for ninth place at the Gopher Invitational, scoring one over par.

Gophers men’s golf identifies abundance of leadership in first tournament

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published September 16, 2024
Junior Isabella McCauley has two top-five finishes so far this season. Courtesy of Brad Rempel.

Gophers women’s golf’s promising future

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published September 14, 2024
Noah Kohut-Jackson earned the first cross country win of his career last Friday at the Oz Memorial. Image Courtesy of Gopher Athletics.

Gopher’s cross country fostering next generation of runners

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published September 8, 2024
Rickey Foggie was a starting quarterback for the Gophers from 1984 to 1987.

Former Gophers on all sides of new Arena Football League

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published April 29, 2024
Conference and national meets are approaching at the end of April and the middle of May.

Minnesota’s Men’s Gymnastics vaults over adversity in dominant season

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published April 25, 2024
Oliver Moore led Gophers freshmen in scoring with nine goals and 24 assists.

Three freshmen Gophers to potentially see increased role next season

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published April 8, 2024
Snuggerud tied his career-high of 21 goals this season. He had 21 goals and 50 points in his freshman year.

Jimmy Snuggerud to return to Gophers hockey next season

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published April 2, 2024
Graduate players Bryce Brodzinski, Justen Close and Jaxon Nelson all played their final games as Gophers.

Gophers’ graduate players heartbroken after NCAA regional final

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published March 31, 2024
Freshman Charles Godfred recorded the best long jump by a Gopher in 29 years to win the event at the Clyde Hart Classic last weekend.

Gophers track and field seeing early success in outdoor season

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published March 30, 2024
The Gophers will face off against Boston University on Saturday after their win over the Mavericks.

Jaxon Nelson leads Gophers hockey in win over Omaha to advance to regional final

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published March 29, 2024
Abbey Murphy led the team in scoring with 33 goals and 62 points.

Abbey Murphy proved her dominance in personal-best season

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published March 18, 2024
The Gophers trailed the Wolverines since the first three minutes of the game in Saturday’s loss. Michigan struck early in their victory and carried the momentum throughout most of the game.

Michigan shuts down Gophers in Big Ten Hockey Tournament semifinal

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published March 17, 2024
Josefin Bouveng had a goal and an assist in the 4-3 overtime loss against Wisconsin last weekend.

Preview: Gophers women’s hockey faces Clarkson in NCAA quarterfinals

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published March 13, 2024
Freshman forward Emma Kreisz has 25 points in her first year as a Gopher.

Preview: Gopher women’s hockey faces Minnesota State in WCHA playoffs

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published February 28, 2024
Former Gopher Grace Zumwinkle leads PWHL Minnesota in both goals and points.

Generations of Gophers unite on PWHL Minnesota

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published February 25, 2024
Previously, USA Hockey had recommended the use of neck guards but did not mandate them nationwide.

Minnesota hockey community weighs in on new neck guard mandates

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published February 21, 2024
Gopher goaltender Lucy Morgan attempts to locate the puck in a net-front scramble during Saturday afternoon’s 4-0 loss. Morgan had 27 saves and allowed one power-play goal in the loss.

Gophers women’s hockey earns one point in Border Battle series

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published February 18, 2024
Minnesota's shooting efficiency has stagnated in past games.

Analysis: Shooting efficiency more consistent in Gopher men’s hockey’s recent series

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published February 12, 2024
Abbey Murphy takes a shot against St. Cloud State.

Abbey Murphy continues to lead as Gopher women’s hockey sweeps St. Cloud

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published February 11, 2024
Matt Bryant walks down the tunnel at 3M Arena at Mariucci.

A “full circle” moment: Matt Bryant’s call up to Gophers hockey

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published February 4, 2024
Peyton Hemp (No. 15), Ava Lindsay (No. 9) and Solveig Neunzert (No. 27) celebrate a goal versus St. Cloud State on Oct. 17. The Gophers won the game 2-1.

Gopher women’s hockey’s newcomers adjusting well after significant departures

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published January 21, 2024
The players watch the game from the bench on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. The Gophers played Notre Dame and won 4-1

Gophers men’s hockey looking to close first half of season on a positive note

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published December 7, 2023
Rhett Pitlick (No. 77) waits for the puck to drop on Nov. 18, 2023. The Gophers beat Notre Dame 4-1 at Mariucci Arena.

Gophers men’s hockey at the one-third mark of Big Ten season

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published December 1, 2023
Brody Lamb on the ice against Notre Dame. The Gophers won with a score of 4-1.

Brody Lamb’s rise to prominence in Gophers hockey

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published November 20, 2023
Rhett Pitlick (No. 77) waits for the puck to drop on Nov. 18, 2023. The Gophers beat Notre Dame 4-1 at Mariucci Arena.

Bright spots in Gophers hockey’s recent Big Ten games

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published November 20, 2023
Gopher women's hockey player Taylor Heise.

Beginner’s guide to 2023 Gophers women’s hockey season

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published November 15, 2023
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 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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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
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
Brady Jurgella scored in the first game against Iowa, helping the Gophers win 12-3. Photo taken by Brad Rempel.

Gophers baseball has nearly identical record as last year

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published April 17, 2023
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
Four Gophers hit home runs throughout the game, including Neels Weber. Photo taken by Bjorn Franke from University Athletics.

Gophers baseball wins Tuesday night thriller

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published April 12, 2023
Nelli Laitinen, women's hockey

Gophers lighting it up in women’s world hockey championships

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published April 10, 2023
Even though Minnesota ultimately lost its first conference series, the team had this season's first home conference win. Photo taken by Bruch Kluckhohn from Gopher Athletics.

Gophers baseball claims 1 of 3 in conference home opener

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published April 10, 2023
Minnesota will host the Michigan Wolverines next in a three-game series starting Friday.

Gophers baseball opens conference play with series win

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published April 5, 2023
Peyton Hemp, courtesy of Brad Rempel - Gopher Athletics.

2 women’s hockey sister duos to be reunited next season

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published March 29, 2023
Williams Arena as seen on Monday, June 17, 2019.

Men’s basketball: Mike Mitchell Jr. commits to UMN

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published March 29, 2023
Minnesota will host the Michigan Wolverines next in a three-game series starting Friday.

Gophers baseball splits weekend series with Creighton

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published March 28, 2023
Forward Audrey Wethington drives the puck down the ice during Minnesota's game against St. Cloud, Feb. 11, 2022.

Gophers women’s hockey: a season to be proud of

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published March 19, 2023
The last time the Gophers made it to the NCAA championship game was in 2019 when they lost to Wisconsin.

Shot at redemption in Frozen Four for longtime Gophers

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published March 17, 2023
Forward Audrey Wethington drives the puck down the ice during Minnesota's game against St. Cloud, Feb. 11, 2022.

Gophers women’s hockey continues revenge tour with win over Duluth

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published March 13, 2023
Forward Audrey Wethington drives the puck down the ice during Minnesota's game against St. Cloud, Feb. 11, 2022.

Women’s hockey gets revenge in WCHA championship

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published March 6, 2023
The last time the Gophers made it to the NCAA championship game was in 2019 when they lost to Wisconsin.

Preview: Border Battle rematch in WCHA Final Faceoff

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published March 3, 2023
Forward Catie Skaja stickhandles the puck in a game against St. Cloud State on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, at Ridder Arena.

Gophers women’s hockey marches on to WCHA Final Faceoff

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published February 27, 2023
The Gophers will face off against Mankato next on Friday and Saturday.

Familiar first-round foe for Gophers women’s hockey

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published February 24, 2023
Captain Taylor Heise is returning for her fifth season as a Gopher.

UMN women’s hockey edged out for WCHA title

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published February 22, 2023
Forward Catie Skaja stickhandles the puck in a game against St. Cloud State on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, at Ridder Arena.

Gopher women’s hockey: the possibility of back-to-back regular season championships

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published February 17, 2023
Senior Forward Taylor Heise skates with the puck in a game against the St. Cloud State Huskies on Saturday, Feb. 12 at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis, Minn.

Women’s hockey swept in Border Battle, loses control of conference race

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published February 13, 2023
Forward Abigail Boreen keeps and eye on Wisconsin's Caitlin Schneider on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Ridder Arena.

Gophers women’s hockey: Border Battle preview

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published February 8, 2023
Captain Taylor Heise is returning for her fifth season as a Gopher.

UMN women’s hockey splits series with No. 1 Ohio State, remains No. 3

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published February 7, 2023
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
Forward Audrey Wethington drives the puck down the ice during Minnesota's game against St. Cloud, Feb. 11, 2022.

Gophers women’s hockey facing toughest span of the season

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published January 26, 2023
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
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 8, 2022
Senior Forward Taylor Heise skates with the puck in a game against the St. Cloud State Huskies on Saturday, Feb. 12 at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis, Minn.

Heise, Boreen help women’s hockey sweep Mankato

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published December 6, 2022
The last time the Gophers made it to the NCAA championship game was in 2019 when they lost to Wisconsin.

Women’s hockey drops to No. 5 in nation

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published November 30, 2022
Senior Forward Taylor Heise skates with the puck in a game against the St. Cloud State Huskies on Saturday, Feb. 12 at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis, Minn.

Women’s hockey falls to Yale in tournament championship

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published November 29, 2022
The Gophers will take on No. 12 Penn State in Henderson, Nevada, on Friday, looking to rebound from their series loss to the Badgers.

Women’s hockey first series loss, demoted to No. 3

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published November 23, 2022
The team will be stacked with young offensive and defensive talent.

Homegrown: 5 Minnesotans sign with Gophers women’s hockey

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published November 17, 2022
The last time the Gophers made it to the NCAA championship game was in 2019 when they lost to Wisconsin.

Women’s hockey holds No. 1 for third straight week

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published November 16, 2022
Senior Forward Taylor Heise skates with the puck in a game against the St. Cloud State Huskies on Saturday, Feb. 12 at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis, Minn.

Women’s hockey suffers first season loss

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published November 10, 2022
Captain Taylor Heise is returning for her fifth season as a Gopher.

Women’s hockey: Breaking records in incredible season start

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published November 9, 2022
Forward Audrey Wethington drives the puck down the ice during Minnesota's game against St. Cloud, Feb. 11, 2022.

Women’s hockey takes No. 1 title from Ohio, sweeps St. Cloud

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published November 4, 2022
Senior McKenna Buisman celebrates her first career brace with teammates Sophia Boman and Lauren Donovan in a match against Illinois on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium in Falcon Heights, Minn.

Gophers soccer season comes to an end

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published November 1, 2022
Photo courtesy of University Athletics.

Gabbie Cesarone’s long journey shaped her into Gophers soccer leader

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published October 30, 2022
Midfielder Sophia Boman goes to kick the ball during the Gophers' game against Indiana, Thursday, Sept. 22. The Gophers won, 3-0.

Gophers take on Big Ten powerhouse Michigan State

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published October 27, 2022
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