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Gopher Hockey: Gopher Recruit In Clark Cup

Almost a month and a half since the Gopher Hockey season ended, one Gopher recruit is still playing. Gabe Guertler, of Plantation, Florida, is playing with the Fargo Force out of the USHL.  The Force…Read More

Gopher Hockey recruits top USHL scoring title list

Add Erik Haula to the list of recent University of Minnesota Golden Gopher men’s hockey players to leave for the pro ranks. Now with 167 points leaving the program to graduation or professional…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

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 and plenty of talent to accomplish those goals. The end of the season left players, coaches, and…Read More

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Gophers Hockey: Why Big Ten Hockey will not be the same

For 20 years Mariucci Arena has hosted Western Collegiate Hockey Conference games between the University…Read More

Gopher men earn share of MacNaughton Cup

The Minnesota Gopher men’s hockey team won its fourth regular season championship in eight years…Read More

Battle for the MacNaughton Cup heats up for Gopher Men’s Hockey

As we head into the final weekend of regular season WCHA conference play, the standings our so tight…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

Outdoor hockey finally a reality for Gophers men’s hockey

When you’re eight years old, you shouldn’t have to worry about ice time if you live in Minnesota.…Read More

Gopher coach Don Lucia featured in New York Times

As the saying goes, “Winning solves everything.” It certainly is the case for Gopher men’s…Read More

Weekend off well deserved for Gopher men’s hockey

The University of Minnesota men’s hockey team had a big weekend on campus. They earned a big win…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

Rau’s hat trick part of Gopher rout over Seawolves

Sophomore Kyle Rau had his first career hat trick in a 7-1 win over Alaska-Anchorage Saturday night…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

Lucia welcomes son and alma mater to Mariucci

Now that Notre Dame Fighting Irish fans have the BCS National Championship game in their rear view mirror,…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

Nebraska Omaha is tough test for Lucia and the Gophers

The recruitment of star players is never an easy thing. Numerous factors go into the selection process…Read More