Connor Kurth celebrates a goal. Photo by Jim Harding

Gophers Start Slow, Surge Ahead to Win in State College

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ByChris EckesDec 2, 2023

State College, PA – If you’re going to wait 15 minutes to register your first shot on goal, you’d better make it a good one. The Gophers did just that Friday night, even going two-for-two for good measure. After going down 1-0 with a 12-0 shot disadvantage 16 minutes into the game, the Minnesota Gophers (8-4-3 Overall (2-0 OT), 3-3-1-2 B1G) scored on their first two shots late in the first, taking the lead and never looking back in a 4-1 road win over the Penn State Nittany Lions (8-5-3 (0-0), 1-3-2-1). It was all Penn State early on in…

Ryan Chesley celebrates a big goal. Photo by Matt Krohn from Gopher Sports

Gophers Surrender Late Lead, Win in OT over Michigan State

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ByChris EckesNov 27, 2023

Minneapolis, MN – After an overtime affair Friday night, Sunday’s matinee between Minnesota and Michigan State again needed extra time to settle the score. This time, however, no shootout was required (thank goodness). Jimmy Clark scored the game-winning-goal in the 3-on-3 overtime session as the Minnesota Gophers (7-4-3 Overall, 2-3-1-2 B1G) pulled out an overtime win over the Spartans (10-4-2, 5-0-1-2). Michigan State had scored two goals in the final five minutes of regulation to force the overtime period. Like Friday night’s contest, Minnesota scored first to establish an early lead. Bryce Brodzinski scored on the power play midway through…

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Gophers Sweep Again at Michigan State

ByByChris EckesDec 5, 2020

3-1, 4-2 Wins Give Minnesota First 6-0 Start Since 01-02 East Lansing, MI – Another weekend, another sweep for the Gopher Men’s Hockey team. Building upon their 4-0 start with…

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Gophers Sweep Buckeyes to Stay Perfect in 20-21

ByByChris EckesNov 25, 2020

Minnesota Starts 4-0 for 1st Time Since 14-15 Minneapolis, MN – Normally, Gopher fans have to wait a whole week to see their team take the ice again. 2020 has…

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Gophers Sweep Penn State to Open Unusual 100th Season

ByByChris EckesNov 21, 2020

Key Upperclassmen Power Minnesota to Victories Minneapolis, MN – Cast your minds back, if you will, to late February. After a miserable first half of the season, the Gophers fought…

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Gophers Open Season Against Nemesis Nittany Lions

ByByEric VegoeNov 19, 2020

Minneapolis, Minn. — When Bob Motzko first took the men’s hockey head coaching job at Minnesota he said that before his program could get older, they’d have to get a…

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Coronavirus ends the season for Minnesota

ByByCraig CotnerMar 12, 2020

With all the pro leagues suspending their seasons, the college hockey season has just ended for the Gophers as the NCAA has cancelled everything due to the Coronavirus. This will…

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