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
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Big Ten Tournament Preview: Gophers Earn Top Seed, First-Round Bye
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: Crucial Conference Points at Stake Between Gophers, Spartans
With six games left in the season, four teams sit within two points of the Big Ten lead. Minnesota (27 points) welcomes Michigan State (25 points) to town for a rare Thursday-Friday series at Mariucci Arena. With so few games on the schedule, the Gophers will need to make the most of home ice against […] READ MORE
Pride on Ice Preview: Gophers Back Home at Mariucci, Host Buckeyes
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
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
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
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: Cobb ‘Very Questionable’ For Wisconsin Game, Leidner Gaining Confidence
On Tuesday, the Gopher coaches spoke with the media about the win over Nebraska and the state of the Golden Gopher football program. Heading into the last week of the season, the Gophers are exactly where they want to be; win and go to the Big Ten Championship Game. “Well, I think our football team, […] READ MORE
News, Notes, Tid-Bits and Quotes: Despite Loss, Plenty of Positives From OSU Game
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
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