But how does this affect our center depth
Quote: Jankwi01Not a shtick this program should be better. This is arguably the best program in college hockey. The expectations should match that.
is why other fanbases HATE Gopher fans and make it difficult for the rest of us.
I am the official Iowa Hawkeye football fan of GPL!
Quote: Jankwi01@maroon_and_gold thats the exception not the rule.
Let’s look at the four Frozen 4 teams last season. Here’s who lead each of them in time on ice:
Michigan: TJ Hughes, undrafted
North Dakota: Jake Livanavage, undrafted
Wisconsin: Ben Dexheimer, undrafted
Denver: Boston Buckberger, undrafted
Again, I cannot believe we are still having the “only good players are high draft picks” discussion in 2026
Quote: g-manpuckHATE Gopher fans and make it difficult for the rest of us.
Gophers fans have expectations that are no more lofty than literally anyone else. Competing for National Championships. The big thing is they also just happen to have probably the largest following in college hockey, which will then breed contempt from the others.
If we get hate for expecting the program to be in contention year in, year out, with no excuses, then so be it! If you start saying sorry for it you lose that identity.