A fan of hockey from mites to the NHL, Nathan learned heartbreak at the age of six when Norm Green took his Minnesota North Stars to Dallas. Since then the heartbreaking losses have continued between Vikings, Twins, Wild and Timberwolves but he fails to give up the hope of another Twin Cities pro championship. Presently Nathan covers the University of Minnesota hockey team for Western College Hockey and College Hockey News. In addition, he has attended Frozen Fours and is a NCAA Hockey correspondent for SB Nation.com
Huskies beat Gophers 5-3; deny Lucia 600th win
Turnovers cost the Gophers in their WCHA opener Friday and Michigan Tech made Minnesota pay in a 5-2 win. Blake Pietila scored twice for the Huskies as Michigan Tech denied head coach Don Lucia his 600th win. Both teams play tomorrow.
Gophers keep same lines as last Saturday
Line combinations for tonight's WCHA opener between the University of Minnesota and Michigan Tech.
Bjugstad honored by WCHA
For the second time in his collegiate career, Gopher forward Nick Bjugstad was honored by the WCHA as the Offensive Player of the Week. The junior scored two goals and added an assist in last weekend's sweep over Michigan State.
Gophers sweep Spartans in college hockey opener
Minnesota earned their first two-game sweep of the season defeating Michigan State 7-1 Saturday night. The Gophers scored 7 goals by 7 different players while freshman goalie Adam Wilcox made 10 saves for his first collegiate win.
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Gophers take on Michigan State in hockey opener
Ongoing coverage of the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers versus Michigan State Spartans opening weekend college hockey series
Wilcox gets first start for Gophers
Line combinations for the Saturday night University of Minnesota vs. Michigan State hockey game. Gophers coach Don Lucia made a few changes, including freshman Adam Wilcox getting his first start in goal.
Fast start fuels Minnesota past Michigan State 5-1
Three goals in the first 13:38 of Friday night's opener were enough as Minnesota defeated Michigan State 5-1. Nick Bjugstad scored a goal and an assist while goalie Michael Shibrowksi made 25 saves for his first win as a Gopher.
Friday night line combinations
Line combinations for the University of Minnesota's 2012-2013 college hockey opener against Michigan State.
Gophers Look Golden In WCHA
One season after making their first Frozen Four in seven years, the University of Minnesota is primed for another run on top of the WCHA.
North Dakota continues to keep its talent
In the last year of the WCHA, SB Nation Minnesota predicts Norht Dakota (the Broadmoor Trophy winners each of the last three years) as the second-place team.