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University of Minnesota athletics director Mark Coyle.

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In a bit of a surprising revelation, esteemed college hockey insider John Buccigross says the Minnesota Golden Gophers have not reached out to Western Michigan about interviewing head coach Pat Ferschweiler.

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Minnesota is staying in-house after letting go of longtime head coach Brad Frost.

Garrett Raboin (left) with Augustana's Athletic Director Josh Morton (right).

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Minnesota's search for a new men's hockey head coach took another turn on Friday evening.

St. Cloud State head coach Brett Larson speaks with the media at NCHC Media Day Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, at Xcel Energy Center.

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It was announced on Wednesday that Bob Motzko would not return as the head coach of Gophers men's hockey in 2025-26. The school has immediately begun a "nationwide search," and three candidates have quickly emerged.

Augustana men's hockey coach Garret Raboin.

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Augustana head coach Garrett Raboin makes a lot of sense as a potential replacement for Bob Motzko.

Ohio State women’s hockey head coach Nadine Muzerall poses for a portrait at Ohio State University Ice Rink on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.

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Nadine Muzerall was considered the best option for the vacant Gophers women's job.

Western Michigan head coach Pat Ferschweiler.

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Minnesota should have plenty of options to fill one of the best head coaching jobs in college hockey.

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Minnesota is making a leadership change after one of its worst seasons in program history.

Ohio State women’s hockey head coach Nadine Muzerall poses for a portrait with the 2022 and 2024 National Championship trophies at Ohio State University Ice Rink on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.

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Nadine Muzerall is arguably the top coach in women's college hockey. Can the Gophers bring her back?

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Minnesota is looking for a new women's hockey head coach.

Dec 29, 2025; St. Paul, Minnesota, USA; USA forward Brodie Ziemer (74) shoots the puck as he falls to the ice against Slovakia during the third period of Group A play in the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images

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Minnesota has a pivotal offseason ahead of itself.

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Minnesota has one of the most important offseasons in its program's history ahead of itself.

Apr 15, 2025; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Prior to the game between the Minnesota Wild and Anaheim Ducks, Bob Motzko is announced as the head coach for the 2026 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship by John Vanbiesbrouck (right). The ceremony was held at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

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One of Minnesota's worst seasons in program history is officially over.

Fans inside 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Help appears to be on the way for the University of Minnesota's men's hockey program.

Wyatt Cullen's recent interview on the USHL YouTube

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Gophers hockey just wrapped up one of their most disappointing regular seasons in program history with an 11-21-3 record, but help is on the way. It sounds like

Gophers' Beckett Hendrickson celebrating against Michigan State.

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Minnesota will head to Penn State for first-round action on Wednesday night.

Gophers senior defender Nelli Laitinen against Ohio State in the WHCA tournament semifinals on March 5, 2026.

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The 11-team National Collegiate Women's Ice Hockey Championship bracket has been revealed, and the Minnesota Golden Gophers received the No. 4 seed. They will face No. 5 Northeastern in the opening round this week.