Author: Chris Eckes

Gopher Hockey fan since birth. Avid golfer. Fantasy Sports enthusiast.
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.