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The Minnesota Daily


Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

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
Boston University defeated Minnesota 6-3 after trailing 2-0 in the first period.
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.
The Mike Richter Award is given to the best Division I goalie in the nation.

Consistency is everything with Mike Richter semifinalist

by Matthew Kennedy
Published March 3, 2023
Thrust into the starting role in 2022 due to rare circumstances, next-man-up Justen Close has proven he’s not an ordinary Gophers goalie.

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