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Gophers women's hockey team lets three-goal lead slip away in loss to No. 1 Wisconsin

The Badgers completed the weekend sweep with Saturday night's victory.

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Abbey Murphy fires a shot.
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Gophers women's hockey team lets three-goal lead slip away in loss to No. 1 Wisconsin

The Badgers completed the weekend sweep with Saturday night's victory.

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Former St. Cloud State coach Bob Motzko faces off with the Huskies for the first time as head coach of Minnesota Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis.
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Gophers men's hockey team completes weekend sweep of Minnesota Duluth

Minnesota got five goals from five different skaters in the victory.

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Oct 29, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State University defenseman Sophie Jaques (18) fights with University of Minnesota defenseman Madeline Wethington (5) and defenseman Nelli Laitinen (7) for the puck during the second period at Ohio State Ice Rink. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Scheller-The Columbus Dispatch Hockey Osu Women Hockey
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Gophers women's hockey opens series against No. 1 Wisconsin with blowout loss

Minnesota looked overmatched on Friday night.

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Apr 6, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Minnesota defenseman Mike Koster (4) is congratulated by forward Matthew Knies (89) after scoring a goal against Boston University in the first period in the semifinals of the 2023 Frozen Four college ice hockey tournament at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Gophers men's hockey gets by Minnesota Duluth in high-scoring series opener

Goals were easy to come back in Minnesota's first game against its in-state rival.

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Apr 8, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Quinnipiac forward Cristophe Tellier (29) and Minnesota forward Mason Nevers (18) exchange words during a break in play in the second period during the national championship game of the 2023 Frozen Four college ice hockey tournament at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Gophers men's hockey stays put while women's team falls in latest polls

Gophers hockey will look to bounce back this weekend.

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Apr 6, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Minnesota defenseman Mike Koster (4) is congratulated by forward Minnesota forward Jimmy Snuggerud (81) after scoring a goal against Boston University in the first period in the semifinals of the 2023 Frozen Four college ice hockey tournament at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Gophers men's hockey suffers OT loss to Omaha in final of Las Vegas tournament

Minnesota is leaving Sin City with five points.

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Oct 29, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State University forward Makenna Webster (20) contests the puck with University of Minnesota forward Abbey Murphy (18) during the second period at Ohio State Ice Rink. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Scheller-The Columbus Dispatch Hockey Osu Women Hockey
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Gophers women's hockey leaves series against No. 5 Ohio State with only one point

Minnesota left Columbus with only one point.

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Former St. Cloud State coach Bob Motzko faces off with the Huskies for the first time as head coach of Minnesota Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis.
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Connor Kurth's hat trick helps Gophers men's hockey fly past Air Force

Kurth's career-best four-point day helped the U crush the Falcons.

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Abbey Murphy fires a shot.
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No. 5 Ohio State hands Gophers women's hockey first loss of season

The Buckeyes scored two power-play goals in the victory.

3M Arena at Mariucci.
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A look at the television schedule for Gophers men's hockey team

Minnesota will have 16 games televised on FOX 9 or FOX 9+ this season.

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Logan Cooley
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Former Gophers star Logan Cooley involved in first goal of Utah Hockey Club history

Former Golden Gophers star center Logan Cooley was involved in the first goal scored by the Utah Hockey Club, debuted Tuesday night with a 5-2 win over the Chic

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Minnesota's Mike Koster celebrates his goal against Michigan State during the first period on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, at Munn Arena in East Lansing.
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Gophers No. 6 in preseason men's hockey poll; 2 other MN teams ranked

The Gophers face St. Cloud State in an exhibition Oct. 5 before heading to Las Vegas for the Ice Breaker Tournament.

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Apr 6, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Minnesota forward Rhett Pitlick (77) celebrates after scoring a goal against Boston University in the first period in the semifinals of the 2023 Frozen Four college ice hockey tournament at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Former Gophers hockey star Rhett Pitlick transfers to Minnesota State Mankato

Pitlick will be playing college hockey at a different Minnesota school this season.

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Minnesota's Mike Koster celebrates his goal against Michigan State during the first period on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, at Munn Arena in East Lansing.
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Gophers unveil 2024-25 men's hockey Big Ten schedule

Minnesota will play 24 conference games this season.

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Sep 13, 2008; Minneapolis, MN, USA: Minnesota Gophers wide receiver Eric Decker (7) runs his reception in front of Montana State Bobcats cornerback Arnold Briggs (26) in the third quarter at the Metrodome. Minnesota defeated Montana State 35-23. Mandatory credit: Bruce Kluckhohn USA TODAY Sports
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Don Lucia, Eric Decker, Amanda Kessel headline 2024 Hall of Fame class

Minnesota will add eight people to its athletic Hall of Fame this year.

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Apr 10, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; North Dakota Sioux goaltender Zane Gothberg (31) holds onto the puck against Minnesota Gophers forward Hudson Fasching (24) (24) during the second period in the semifinals of the Frozen Four college ice hockey tournament at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
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Gophers hockey to officially reignite North Dakota rivalry in 2025

Minnesota will travel to Grand Forks in 2025.

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Apr 6, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Minnesota defenseman Mike Koster (4) is congratulated by forward Minnesota forward Jimmy Snuggerud (81) after scoring a goal against Boston University in the first period in the semifinals of the 2023 Frozen Four college ice hockey tournament at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
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Gophers men's hockey given best odds to win national championship

Minnesota is a co-favorite alongside Boston College.

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Apr 6, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Minnesota forward Rhett Pitlick (77) celebrates after scoring a goal against Boston University in the first period in the semifinals of the 2023 Frozen Four college ice hockey tournament at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
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Report: Gophers hockey 'prepared for life without' Rhett Pitlick

Minnesota could be without one of its best forwards next season.

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Oct 29, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; University of Minnesota forward Grace Zumwinkle (12) attempts to block Ohio State University defenseman Sydney Morrow s (21) shot during the third period at Ohio State Ice Rink. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Scheller-The Columbus Dispatch Hockey Osu Women Hockey
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Gophers women's hockey signs All-American from transfer portal

Minnesota will have an All-American defender next season.

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East Rutherford , NJ — May 10, 2024 -- Second round draft pick safety Tyler Nubin as the NY Giants hold their Rookie Camp and introduce their new draft picks.
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University of Minnesota one of two schools with players drafted in all four major sports

It isn't easy for one school to produce pro talent in the NBA, NHL, NFL and MLB in the same year.

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Gophers athletic director Mark Coyle.
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NCAA settlement presents challenges for Gophers athletic department

New solutions will be needed to balance the budget following the 2024-25 school year.

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Apr 6, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Minnesota defenseman Mike Koster (4) is congratulated by forward Minnesota forward Jimmy Snuggerud (81) after scoring a goal against Boston University in the first period in the semifinals of the 2023 Frozen Four college ice hockey tournament at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
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18 Gophers of past, present and future participating in NHL development camps

The list includes 13 members of this season's Golden Gophers hockey team.

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U.S. National Development Team forward Brodie Ziemer skates against Minnesota during an exhibition game on Jan. 1, 2024, at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis.
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Three incoming Gophers freshmen selected in NHL draft

Minnesota has had 242 players drafted all time, the most of any college hockey program.

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Jan 1, 2009; Chicago, IL, USA; An aerial view of Wrigley Field as the Chicago Blackhawks take on the Detroit Red Wings during the 2009 Winter Classic. Mandatory Credit: Guy Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports
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Report: Gophers may be lone Big Ten team left out of Wrigley Field plans

There will reportedly be Big Ten hockey games played at Wrigley Field in January 2025.

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Former Gophers hockey standout Abigail Boreen was selected by Montreal in the third round of the PWHL draft on Monday, June 10, 2024, in St. Paul, Minn.
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Gophers' Abigail Boreen, Madeline Wethington selected in PWHL draft

Boreen went to Montreal in the third round and Wethington went to Ottawa in the seventh.