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The Minnesota Daily

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
Six fifth-years speak about their experiences as Gophers hockey players.
Jimmy Snuggerud looks to the bench during the championship game against Quinnipiac on Saturday, April 8, 2023.

Gophers men’s hockey loses national title 10 seconds into overtime

by Matthew Kennedy
Published April 9, 2023
The 20-year championship drought lives on as Minnesota fell in a 3-2 heartbreaker after leading with less than three minutes to go.
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.
Andrew Mercado, aka “Big Merc” on Twitter, is one of the most well-known figures in the student section for Gophers men’s hockey games. Photo courtesy of Mercado.

Gopher CA hockey fan is biggest star in Minnesota’s student section

by Matthew Kennedy
Published April 6, 2023
From the Long Beach Ice Dogs to the Anaheim Ducks and now the Minnesota Gophers, Andrew Mercado injects a unique energy into every team he follows on the ice.
Forward John Mittelstadt waits for the puck drop at the game against Ohio State on Friday, Feb. 24.

Gophers prepare for Frozen Four matchup against 1970s rival Boston

by Matthew Kennedy
Published March 31, 2023
The Gophers men’s hockey team lead the Terriers 2-1 in Frozen Four matchups, but Boston is undefeated against Minnesota in the National Championship.
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
Sophomore Gophers Peyton Hemp and Sadie Lindsay will each welcome a sister to the team next season.
Forward Bryce Brodzinski shoots the puck at the game against Ohio State on Friday, Feb 24.

Gophers reach second straight Frozen Four

by Matthew Kennedy
Published March 27, 2023
Minnesota defeats head coach Bob Motzko’s alma mater, St. Cloud State, whom he coached from 2005-2018, 4-1.
Logan Cooley during the Gophers' game against the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday, March 18 in the Big Ten Tournament Championship.

Gophers men’s hockey faces formidable region in Fargo this weekend

by Matthew Kennedy
Published March 23, 2023
The top-seeded Gophers play Canisius on Thursday at 8 p.m. CT on ESPN2.
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
Despite falling short of a national title, Minnesota accomplished a lot this season.
The Gophers will face off against Mankato next on Friday and Saturday.

Gophers head to Fargo, top NCAA Men’s Hockey Tournament seed

by Matthew Kennedy
Published March 19, 2023
Minnesota earns its first overall Number One seeding since 2014, the last time they made a championship game appearance.
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