NCAA Tournament Preview: Gophers No. 3 Seed in Northeast Regional, Face UMD

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Following a Big Ten Tournament victory, the Gophers are entering the NCAA Tournament as a confident bunch. Unfortunately, they will face a team that has beat Minnesota three of four meetings; the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs. If the Gophers can get past UMD, they will face either Boston University or Yale at 4:34 on Saturday for […] READ MORE


Big Ten Tournament Preview: Gophers Earn Top Seed, First-Round Bye

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With just six teams in the Big Ten tournament, it only takes a couple strong games to become a champion and earn an NCAA tournament berth. Leading the conference, the Gophers and Michigan State have earned a first round bye while the other four teams will battle to reach the semifinals. The championship game will […] READ MORE



Pride on Ice Preview: Gophers Back Home at Mariucci, Host Buckeyes

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After a win and last-second shootout tie in Madison, the Gophers will look to continue their strong play as the Ohio State Buckeyes come to town.  PREGAME NOTES  Ohio State (7-13-2 overall, 2-6-0 Big Ten) vs. Minnesota (12-9-3 overall, 3-2-3 Big Ten) Friday, 8:12 p.m. CT on BTN – Mariucci Arena (10,000) Saturday, 7:05 p.m. […] READ MORE


Border Battle Preview: Despite Records, Gophers-Badgers Series Always Intense

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Not much has changed in two weeks since the last meeting between the Gophers and Badgers. Both historic programs are still sliding and will look to this rivalry weekend to gain momentum heading into the heart of the Big Ten schedule. PREGAME NOTES  Minnesota (11-9-2 overall, 2-2-2-0 Big Ten) vs. Wisconsin (2-15-3 overall, 0-5-1-1 Big […] READ MORE


Pride on Ice Preview: Gophers Open Conference Schedule Against Michigan State

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The Gophers will kick off conference play as they travel to East Lansing to take on the Michigan State Spartans. After a series split last weekend, Minnesota will look to pick up valuable Big Ten points in their race to defend the Big Ten Championship. PREGAME NOTES  No. 6 Minnesota (8-4-0 overall, 0-0-0-0 Big Ten) […] READ MORE


Pride on Ice Preview: Gophers Travel to Boston, Battle BC and Northeastern

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PREGAME NOTES  No. 3 Minnesota (7-3-0 overall, 0-0-0 Big Ten) at No. 11/12 Boston College (7-5-0 overall, 3-3-0 Hockey East) Friday 5:00 p.m. CT – BCEagles.com or MyTalk 107.1 FM Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts – Conte Forum (8,606)   No. 3 Minnesota (7-3-0 overall, 0-0-0 Big Ten) at Northeastern (2-9-1 overall, 2-5-1 Hockey East) Saturday  6:00 […] READ MORE



News, Notes, Tid-Bits and Quotes: Despite Loss, Plenty of Positives From OSU Game

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On Tuesday, the Gopher coaches looked back on the close loss to Ohio State this past weekend. Despite falling to the Buckeyes, there were plenty of positives to take away from the game. Inspirational Visitor Although the Gophers were unable to come away with the victory, there were a few friendships formed on Saturday thanks […] READ MORE


News, Notes, Tid-Bits and Quotes: Emergence of Maxx Williams and K.J. Maye Boost Offense

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After a 51-14 dismantling of the Iowa Hawkeyes, Jerry Kill and his coordinators were in good spirits during Tuesday’s press conference. The coaches took questions regarding the growth of Maxx Williams, an explosive game from K.J. Maye, and the emergence of true freshman, Everett Williams. Maxx Dominates Many Gopher fans have been calling for an […] READ MORE