Mason Nevers embraces Brock Faber after the Gophers are beaten in overtime. Photo by Craig Cotner

Quinnipiac Stuns Gophers in OT to Win First NCAA Title

ByChris Eckes

Tampa, FL – We had them right where we wanted them, and we let ‘em off the hook.

Despite building a two-goal lead early in the second period, the Minnesota Gophers (29-10-1) couldn’t score that next goal to put the Quinnipiac Bobcats (34-4-3) away for good. Quinnipiac mounted a furious charge after the second Gopher goal, outshooting Minnesota 26-8 after the first period and potting three unanswered goals, the last just 10 seconds into overtime, to win their first national championship 3-2.

Knies & Nelson celebrate the Koster goal. Photo by Craig Cotner

Patient Gophers Advance to NCAA Championship Game with 6-2 Win over BU

ByChris Eckes

Tampa, FL – For the first time since 2013-2014, the Gophers are headed to the National Title game.

Despite giving up the first goal of the game and hitting numerous posts throughout the contest, the Minnesota Gophers (29-9-1) persevered, finding their footing through some serious Terrier puck luck to down Boston University (29-11-0) by a 6-2 final score.

Going to Tampa! Photo by Craig Cotner

Tampa Bay Bound! Gophers Beat Huskies 4-1 in Regional Final to Advance to Frozen Four

ByChris Eckes

Fargo, ND – The weather is nice this time of year in Tampa Bay. The Minnesota Gophers are going to be able to enjoy it. The Gophers (28-9-1) advanced to the Frozen Four in Tampa with a 4-1 victory over the St. Cloud State Huskies (25-13-3) in the West Regional final. Minnesota will face Boston…

Bryce Brodzinski with a Hat Trick against Canisius. Photo By Craig Cotner

After Sluggish Start, Gophers Use Huge 3rd Period to Beat Canisius 9-2

ByChris Eckes

Fargo, ND – For about 30 minutes of game time Thursday night, the #16-seed Canisius Golden Griffins were the cinderella story of the NCAA hockey tournament. Canisius jumped out to a 2-1 lead early in the second period, and was looking to play spoiler. Then the Gophers showed up. The #1 overall seed Minnesota Golden…

For Second Straight Year, Michigan Wins Big Ten Tournament on Mariucci Ice

For Second Straight Year, Michigan Wins Big Ten Tournament on Mariucci Ice

ByChris Eckes

Minneapolis, MN – The Michigan Wolverines might be getting used to the unfriendly confines of Mariucci Arena. For the second straight season, the Wolverines (24-11-3) beat the Minnesota Gophers (26-9-1) in the Big Ten Championship Game to hoist the Big Ten playoff trophy. The Gophers took a 3-2 third-period lead before Michigan scored two unanswered…

Nelson with the Gopher's first goal. Photo by Matt Krohn of Gopher Sports.

Gophers Seek “Revenge” In Big Ten Title Tilt vs. Wolverines

ByChris Eckes

Minneapolis, MN – Playoffs are upon us, and the Gophers still have a sour taste in their mouths after the way the Big Ten tournament ended last year. Minnesota’s newly-minted Big Ten Hockey honorees spoke about last season’s 4-3 loss to Michigan in the Big Ten playoff championship this week, while looking forward to making…