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The Minnesota Daily

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
Although games are underway, it is not too late to catch up and learn about this year’s Gophers and the season ahead.
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
Close’s goaltending coach, teammate and head coach gave high praises for his performance and his value on the ice.
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
Student reporters from Wisconsin, Michigan and Ohio State speak on their respective teams’ outlooks for the Big Ten season.
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.
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.
The Gophers will play Quinnipiac on Saturday at 7 p.m. for the national championship.

Gophers hockey National Championship opponent preview: Quinnipiac

by Matthew Kennedy
Published April 7, 2023
Two very different programs will face off in Tampa Bay on Saturday for the ultimate award in collegiate men’s hockey.
Forward Matthew Knies drives the puck toward the net during Minnesota's 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.

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