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Matthew Knies beats the clock, OT shot lifts Gophers over Michigan
A power-play goal in the final seconds of overtime was the difference-maker as the Minnesota Gophers came from behind for a critical Big Ten win over Michigan on Friday. → Read More
Half-dozen reasons to smile as Gophers score early and late to sweep at Michigan State
Controlling the play for long stretches, the Minnesota Gophers built a four-goal lead then withstood a Michigan State rally in the third period to close their six-game road trip with a 5-1-0 mark. → Read More
Seeded second nationally, Gophers women stay home and await UMD-Harvard winner
After an odd one-year absence, the Minnesota Gophers are back in the NCAA women's hockey tournament as the number two overall seed, and will host either Harvard or Minnesota Duluth for a trip to the Frozen Four. → Read More
Jack LaFontaine: 'I just got a ticket to the dance'
Former Minnesota Gophers goalie Jack LaFontaine spoke publicly for the first time since signing a pro hockey contract with the college season in progress, and admitted that he is excited for the chance to play for a paycheck, but it was hard to leave the team with potentially three months of their season remaining. → Read More
Gophers are shooting stars, firing 60 shots to come from behind and sweep at Michigan State
For 30 minutes it looked like the troubles of 2021 had carried over to 2022 for the Minnesota Gophers. But trailing by two goals on the road, in search of their first sweep since October, the Gophers put 60 shots on the Michigan State net and scored six times, rallying to win game two of their weekend series, and to take over the top stop in the Big Ten. → Read More
Olympics consideration put aside, Ben Meyers dominates as Gophers beat Michigan State
If, as expected, Ben Meyers will be playing for Team USA in Beijing next month, he looks ready for the world stage. Playing at Michigan State, he turned in a gold medal performance as the Minnesota Gophers jumped back into Big Ten play with a decisive win. → Read More
Gophers battle Spartans, and COVID fatigue, as they visit Michigan State
For the third consecutive college hockey season, COVID is a part of life to one extent or another. And for the Minnesota Gophers, as the second half of their 2021-22 season begins, it is a constantly changing target as they work to stay on the ice in advance of a series at Michigan State. → Read More
At a small rink, a big new rivalry may have begun as Gophers and St. Thomas play exhibition
The first on-ice meeting between the Minnesota Gophers and the St. Thomas Tommies in nearly a century did not count in the standings, but with the potential to see the beginnings of a new neighborhood college hockey rivalry, the fans who packed a small rink in South St. Paul were delighted. → Read More
After a long wait, Minnesota hockey fans relish their Winter Classic chance
The on-ice product, and the on-ice results, were less than Minnesota hockey fans hoped for, but when the State of Hockey finally got to host the NHL's marquee regular season event, the 2022 Winter Classic proved to be a celebration of the sport, even if the bitterly cold temperatures meant many fans didn't stick around until the bitter end. → Read More
Back, in blue, Mike Randolph enjoying life at St. Thomas Academy
After three decades as the head coach at Duluth East, Mike Randolph left the job over the summer and is having fun, and enjoying the detractors, in his first season as an assistant coach with Trent Eigner at St. Thomas Academy. → Read More
USA-Canada women's hockey matchup in St. Paul canceled due to COVID concerns
Just hours before what would have been the opening faceoff of the final pre-Olympic tune-up on American soil between rivals Team USA and Team Canada, USA Hockey announced cancellation of the game due to growing concerns about COVID's spread. → Read More
With a new coach and lofty goals, these are 'Boom' times for Augsburg hockey
Just days before their first practice of the season, the Augsburg University men’s hockey team learned that former Auggies player Greg May would be their new head coach. Then they hit the ice and won nine of their first 10 games. → Read More
Hengler has a blast, or two, as Gophers win 2-1 and salvage series split with Bulldogs
The Minnesota Gophers headed into their much-needed holiday break on a high note Saturday. Two blasts from the blue line by defender Crystalyn Hengler ended up in the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs' net as the Gophers salvaged a split of their weekend WCHA series with a one-goal win. → Read More
Bulldogs rally, then weather a storm, beat Gophers 3-2
Trailing by a goal and back on their heels versus their chief in-state rivals, the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs got a trio of third period goals, then held off a furious Minnesota Gophers rally to win the opener of their weekend WCHA series. → Read More
Splitsville again as Gophers finish 2021 with a loss at Michigan
For the fifth consecutive weekend, the Minnesota Gophers won a game and lost a game, ending the 2021 portion of their season schedule with a 6-2 loss at the hands of the Michigan Wolverines, who overcame an early deficit with six consecutive goals and re-took the top spot in the Big Ten standings. → Read More
Black Friday special as Gophers blast past Fighting Hawks
Playing their historical rivals in an intimidating atmosphere, the Minnesota Gophers took the crowd out early and coasted to a 5-1 win at North Dakota on Friday, solving the series-opener problems that had plagued them in November. → Read More
Penn State blueprint is there for St. Thomas to follow
A decade ago, Penn State was where St. Thomas is today: in the early stages of establishing a new NCAA Division I college hockey program. Looking back at the past 10 years and the Nittany Lions' relatively quick rise to the top of the Big Ten on the rink, their coach admits being envious of the path that lies ahead for the Tommies. → Read More
If this was Aaron Rodgers' final game in Minnesota, Vikings fans (and Packers fans) have seen plenty
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has won 15 of his 26 career starts versus the Minnesota Vikings, but is also seen as an increasing distraction by many. In what may have been his final game in Minnesota, fans of both teams got to see his good and bad sides. → Read More
Same old Saturday as Gophers bounce back for a split of their series with Penn State
There is a fun battle going on between Sammy Walker and Matthew Knies for the Minnesota Gophers team lead in goals. Both have seven after Knies scored once and Walker scored twice in the team's 4-2 come-from-behind win over Penn State on Saturday. → Read More
Friday frustration deepens as Gophers fall to Penn State
Minnesota Gophers coach Bob Motzko liked his team's offense and power play on Friday, but did not get enough detail in the defense to get a win. For the third consecutive Friday night, the Gophers saw a lead slip away, this time to a Penn State team that has been a thorn in their side often in recent years. → Read More