Aaron Huglen on the breakaway. Photo by Craig Cotner.

Gophers Come Back from 3 Down in Third, Michigan Wins in OT

Minneapolis, MN – After a disappointing first 40 minutes in Saturday’s regular season finale, the Minnesota Gophers (20-9-5 Overall (4-1 OT), 10-6-3-5 B1G (41 pts)) capped off a furious comeback with an extra-attacker goal to send the game to overtime against the Michigan Wolverines (18-13-3 (1-1), 10-10-2-2 (36)). However, a last-minute penalty on Rhett Pitlick…

Dylan Duke disappointed after Nelson scores. Photo by Craig Cotner.

Gophers Shake Off Early Rust, Dominate Wolverines 6-2 Friday

Minneapolis, MN – After enduring some first-period rust, the Minnesota Gophers (20–8-5 Overall (4-0 OT), 10-6-3-4 B1G 40 Pts) poured it on the Michigan Wolverines (17-13-3 (0-1), 10-10-1-2 34 Pts), scoring four unanswered goals in the second and third to win 6-2 and clinch third place in the Big Ten conference. Jaxon Nelson tallied a…

Jimmy Snuggerud celebrates a goal. Photo by Craig Cotner

Gophers Thrashed Friday, OT Winners Saturday in South Bend

South Bend, IN – This weekend for Minnesota was about facing adversity. The Gophers probably feel like they got a full season’s worth against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Friday and Saturday night. After a brutal 6-1 drubbing at the hands of the hosts, the visiting Minnesota Gophers (19-8-5 Overall (4-0 OT), 9-6-3-4 B1G (37…

Justen Close makes a big save to keep the Gophers in the game.

Gophers Win and Tie in Madison, but Earn a Disappointing 3 of 6 Big Ten Points

Madison, WI – After an emotional and hard-fought weekend, the Minnesota Gophers (16-7-5 Overall (3-0 OT), 7-5-2-4 B1G 29 pts) came out of Badger weekend with a win and a tie against #4-ranked Wisconsin (20-6-2 (2-1), 10-3-2-1 35 pts). Typically, a result like that on the road would be something to celebrate. However, two controversially-disallowed…

Justen Close during a media timeout.

Gophers Bounce Back from Friday Collapse in 5-1 Drubbing of Michigan State

East Lansing, MI – After a Friday night letdown punctuated by a Spartan game-winning goal with four seconds left in the third period, Saturday’s Gopher team meant business. An indication of what this team can be if they play good hockey for 60 minutes, the Minnesota Golden Gophers (15-7-4 Overall (2-0 OT), 7-5-1-3 B1G) beat…

Gophers Blow Another 3rd Period Lead, Lose Late at Michigan State

Gophers Blow Another 3rd Period Lead, Lose Late at Michigan State

East Lansing, MI – After building a 2-0 lead heading into the third period, the Minnesota Gophers (14-7-4 Overall (2-0 OT), 6-5-1-3 B1G) collapsed in epic fashion, failing to score on three third-period powerplay chances and giving up three goals (the last one with just 4 seconds remaining) to steal defeat from the jaws of…