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A group of ice hockey players in maroon and gold uniforms embrace on the ice after a play, with a goalie in white and blue gear nearby and spectators watching from the stands.

The Gophers celibrate a goal during Friday night's win over Maine. Photo Credit: Mac Brown.

#3 Gophers move to 4-0 with two wins in East/West Showcase

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - The #3 Gopher Women's Hockey team picked up two wins over the weekend to improve to 4-0. The Gophers defeated the Maine Black Bears on Friday night. On Sunday, the Gophers beat Bemidji State for the third time this season.

Here are four things that stood out to me this weekend.

Defenders…

Reid LemkerOct 13, 2026

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Greg "Boom" May. Photo Credit: Brent Cizek

#3 Gophers return home for the East/West Showcase

The #3-ranked Golden Gophers went on the road and swept Bemidji State to open the 2026-2027 season. This weekend, the Gophers return home to Ridder Arena for the East/West Showcase.

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Like the Gophers, Maine began the 2026-2027 season with a new head coach. This past July, Alex Gettens was named the eighth…

Reid LemkerOct 8, 2026

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Gopher Forward Adrianna Milani celebrates her first period goal on on Friday Night. Photo by: Brent Cizek.

Off and Running: #3 Gopher women sweep Bemidji State to open the season

The Gophers picked up two road wins to begin their 30th season with a sweep of Bemidji State.

On Friday night, the Gophers scored the first five goals of the hockey game. Bemidji State hung around, scoring once late in the second period and again in the third, but the Gophers prevailed 5-2. Saturday afternoon's…

Reid LemkerOct 5, 2026

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A hockey player in a maroon and gold uniform skates while two opponents in white and yellow gear attempt to defend him on the ice.

Mason Moe in the Sunday afternoon game. He scored the lone MN goal on Sunday. Photo by Brady Paitrick (GopherSports)

Frustrating Opening Weekend: No. 14 Gophers Swept in Houghton

HOUGHTON, Mich. - The No. 14 Minnesota Golden Gophers opened their 2026-27 campaign with a difficult road trip to the Upper Peninsula, dropping both games against No. 19 Michigan Tech at the John MacInnes Student Ice Arena. After Friday night’s scheduled opener was pushed back, the Gophers were unable to find their rhythm across the…

Craig CotnerOct 5, 2026

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