2013-14 Minnesota Gopher Hockey Schedule Released
The Minnesota Golden Gopher Hockey 2013-14 schedule has been released giving you all the home and road dates for the upcoming season of non-WCHA hockey.
Gopher Hockey
Could Gopher Hockey Be Better Next Season?
Gopher Hockey lost a lot with Seth Helgeson graduating and Erik Haula, Nick Bjugstad, Nate Schmidt, Zach Budish and Mark Alt turning pro. There's no way the 2013-14 team could be better without those guys. Or could they?
Bjugstad, Budish and Schmidt Turn Pro- Haula Next?
The three juniors, C Nick Bjugstad, W Zach Budish, and D Nate Schmidt have all signed with an NHL club in the last two days, and fellow junior Erik Haula is expected to sign with the Wild. That should be it for players leaving early, but we'll see.
Season Over: Gophers Lose to Yale 3-2 in OT
And just like that, their season is over. No National Title, no Frozen Four, the Gophers just got knocked out in the first round.
The "You Weren't Working Anyway!" OPEN THREAD
Tournament time!
Minnesota Gopher Hockey vs Yale in West Regional
Minnesota, the 2nd overall seed in the tourney, plays the 15 seed Yale Bulldogs in the first round with the potential of a Minnesota vs UND matchup in the regional finals. Gophers vs Bulldogs is Friday at 1pm CST on E!SPNU.
Gophers Will Play Yale in NCAA's West Regional
The Gophers were given the #2 overall seed in the tournament, and are one of six WCHA schools that made it. They and Wisconsin were the only two future Big Ten schools to get in. Minnesota plays Yale this Friday afternoon at 1pm CST on ESPNU.
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6Back To Back Nattys & A Perfect Season HIGHLIGHTS
Just a few of the many great moments in Sunday's national title victory.
BACK TO BACK TITLES AND A PERFECT SEASON!
Best women's hockey team ever? Best women's hockey team ever.
The "Gopher Repeat At Ridder?" OPEN THREAD
Let's drop the puck!
Amanda Kessel Wins Patty Kazmaier Award
In an event that was as much a celebration of all of women's hockey as it was of it's best college player, Amanda Kessel was awarded the sports biggest individual prize.
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The Streak Continues HIGHLIGHTS!
Great game needs come great highlights.
Gophers Defeat BC 3-2 in OT; Advance To Finals
Minnesota has a chance to defend their national title on Sunday against Boston University.
Gophers Shut Out by CC 2-0 in Final 5 Semi
Minnesota badly outshot the Tigers, yet it was CC who outplayed a Gopher team who hadn't played in a week and looked they hadn't played in months. Despite their lackluster effort, Minnesota has still clinched a #1 NCAA tournament seed.
The "Wait, You're Not The Whioux!" OPEN THREAD
The second game in the trifecta needs an open thread too!
Frozen Four - Thursday Practice Roundup
Video, quotes, notes, and pictures from yesterday's BC and Minnesota practice sessions.
A Pox On All Their Houses (But Mostly On The NCAA)
It's official, any chance of BTN picking up the Frozen Four finals is gone.
The "Time For Some Payback!" Q&A
The Gophers FINALLY get to face off against someone who doesn't play in the WCHA! We check in with the hockey team at BC Interruption to learn more about the Eagles.
Boston College At A Glance
Time to avenge that 2011 NCAA tournament loss.
B1G Hockey - Conference Tourney & Trophy Details
Ready to leave the WCHA and all that tradition behind? Me neither. But that change is coming. In the spirit of preparation, here are the details on the B1G conference tournament and the new regular season title trophy.
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9The "WHAT A WIN!" HIGHLIGHTS
The best of one of the most stressful but exciting Minnesota games I've watched in some time.
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3The "BROOM, BATTLE HYMN, SWEEP!" HIGHLIGHTS
Victory is nice.
The "MOAR BATTLEHYMN" OPEN THREAD
Let's make Goldy play janitor.
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22The "Winning Is All That Matters" HIGHLIGHTS
The best of all the action from tonight's overtime W over Bemidji State.
The "Step One Of Operation Broom" OPEN THREAD
Playoffs are here!
