Six Thoughts as Big Ten Standings Look Unfamiliar
There have only been four Big Ten conference games played so far this season, but it’s a little odd to…
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Gophers Depth Gets Them to Title Game
Tampa, Fla. — Coming into the Frozen Four there were high hopes for the pace of play based on the sheer volume of skill amongst the teams in Tampa. The Gophers boasted 14 draft picks in their line-up and the Terriers tallied 11 in theirs. Neither team disappointed during an intense Minnesota 6-2 win over Boston University during the first semi-final of the weekend. However it wasn’t necessarily the Gophers top line or the Terriers heralded freshman defensemen that made the most noise, it came from some of the team’s depth players.
Defense Delivers on Great Expectations for Gophers
When Minnesota AD Mark Coyle introduced Bob Motzko as his next head men’s hockey coach in March 2018, Motzko took the podium and immediately acknowledged the expectations for the job.
Opportunity to Improve Against In-State Rivals Ahead
Minneapolis, Minn. — When the University of Minnesota men’s hockey program decided it was time to make a change in…
COVID Cools Crowds Until Gophers Heat Up
Minneapolis, Minn. — The Gophers men’s hockey program welcomed a venue record crowd of 10,744 fans for their final home…
We Have What We Need, We Need What We Have
Gophers have games in hand with Buckeyes, but key upcoming series will have huge implications for conference race and best…
Minnesota Seeks Consistency with Michigan Coming to Mariucci
Mistakes During Alaska Loss Drops Minnesota to No. 12 in PWR Minneapolis, Minn. — Bob Motzko’s crew seemed ready to…
Gophers LaFontaine Signs Pro Contract with Canes
Fifth-year goalie will immediately join Carolina taxi squad Minneapolis, Minn. — Gophers men’s hockey coach Bob Motzko was watching the…