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Gopher Hockey: Bjugstad, Gophers going for World Championships gold

There is a special way in which athletes come together to play for their country. The sport of hockey is no different as right now the 2013 International Ice Hockey Federation Men’s World Championships…Read More

Bjugstad scores first NHL goal for Florida Panthers

Ex-Gopher Nick Bjugstad, the Florida Panthers’ 19th overall pick in the 2010 NHL draft, scored his first professional goal on Saturday en route to a 5-3 win over the rival Tampa Bay Lightning. Bjugstad…Read More

Gopher Hockey: Mark Alt signs with Philadelphia Flyers

It appears that another junior defender on the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers has signed a professional contract. Mark Alt is the latest blueline body to leave for professional hockey, just a…Read More

Gopher Hockey: Bjugstad signs with Florida Panthers, Budish to Nashville

The depth of talent at the top of the University of Minnesota men’s hockey roster is so good that every NHL club seems to want in on Don Lucia’s team. Two more Golden Gophers with eligibility…Read More

Gopher Hockey: Schmidt signs with Capitals, Budish next?

Gopher men’s hockey defenseman Nate Schmidt signed a two-year entry level contract with the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League on Tuesday. The junior St. Cloud, Minn. native played…Read More

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Gopher hockey: Exodus of talent begins, but future still bright

The 2012-13 hockey season for the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers started with high expectations…Read More

Gopher men’s hockey set to open NCAA Tournament against Yale

The Gophers men’s hockey team will start the NCAA Tournament next Friday as the No. 1 seed in…Read More

Late surge carries Gophers over Bulldogs, 5-3

The Minnesota Gopher men’s hockey team scored two goals in the third period to break a tie and…Read More

Hockey City Classic: Best shots from Minnesota vs Wisconsin

While in Chicago for the Hockey City Classic, we employed the services of local freelance photographer…Read More

Haula for Hobey? Gophers junior forward makes a case

With the 2013 Frozen Four just two months away, college hockey players from around the country are looking…Read More

Gophers move to first place in WCHA standings after UND series

The hottest ticket in town this weekend didn’t disappoint as the University of Minnesota men’s…Read More

Men’s Hockey finishes week with three home wins

The ‘State of Hockey’ is back at the top. An impressive three-win week for the University…Read More

Men’s hockey win over Alaska on last minute PP goal

The Gophers won their Friday night match up at Mariucci Arena against Alaska-Anchorage, 4-3, following…Read More

Bjugstad and Wilcox earn WCHA honors

Gopher forward Nick Bjugstad and goalie Adam Wilcox were named the WCHA Offensive Player of the Week…Read More

Gopher men beat Air Force 4-0 in Mariucci Classic

The University of Minnesota Gopher men’s hockey team beat Air Force Academy, 4-0, on Friday Dec.…Read More

Men’s Hockey fights for split with Nebraska-Omaha

  In the last year of the current state of the WCHA, the University of Minnesota looks to be in…Read More

Wilcox stellar as Men’s Hockey earns sweep of Catamounts

An injury to goalie Michael Shibrowski last week in practice has taken any question off of the table…Read More

Bjugstad and Gophers look for road wins in Vermont

  It is the time of year when individuals give thanks for family, friends and loved ones. Fans…Read More

GnG Staff: Gopher things we’re thankful for

  The Thanksgiving Holiday annually marks the tail end of football season, the beginning of basketball,…Read More

Gophers in need of wins this weekend in Border Battle

Border Battle Weekend begins tonight as the No. 3 ranked Gophers take on the Badgers at 7 p.m.  at…Read More