Minnesota Hockey
Frozen Four 2012: An Embarrassing End To A Positive Gophers Season
The Minnesota Golden Gophers may have been blown out 6-1 by Boston College in the Frozen Four semifinals, but the season remains a success. SBN MN looks at what to take away from the BC game, the year as a whole and ESPN's Frozen Four coverage.
Frozen Four 2012: Travis Boyd Among Gophers Finding Their Role
The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers hockey team showed their depth last weekend en route to the Frozen Four. A big reason for it was freshman Travis Boyd being paired with Taylor Matson and Nate Condon and scoring his first collegiate goal
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Hobey Baker Award: Minnesota Duluth's Jack Connolly Named Top College Hockey Player
The three finalists for the Hobey Baker Award, given to the top player in college hockey, have been announced and one player with Minnesota ties, Minnesota Duluth's Jack Connolly is among them.
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Frozen Four 2012: Minnesota Golden Gophers Now Set Sights On Championship
The Minnesota Golden Gophers advanced through the weekend with a pair of victories, securing themselves a spot in the 2012 Frozen Four.
Frozen Four 2012: Minnesota's Kent Patterson Shares Similarities With BU's Millan
One of the big reasons for the Minnesota Golden Gophers' success this season is getting solid goaltending from senior Kent Patterson. They will need something similar to Patterson's fellow Colorado Avalanche prospect (and current BU senior) Kieren Millan in 2009 if Minnesota wants to punch their ticket to Tampa for the Frozen Four.
Women's Frozen Four 2012: Minnesota Golden Gophers Win Championship
The Minnesota Golden Gophers women's hockey team has won the 2012 NCAA Frozen Four championship.
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Boston College Is Back On Top With Win In Frozen Four Championship Game
The Minnesota Golden Gophers were able to make it the 2012 Frozen Four, but couldn't keep up with Boston College in Thursday night's semifinals matchup.
Frozen Four 2012: Bracket Selection Show For NCAA Hockey Tournament To Be Televised Sunday
The Minnesota Golden Gophers look to join rivals Minnesota-Duluth and North Dakota in the 2012 NCAA Hockey Tournament Sunday morning when the 16 teams fighting to go to the Frozen Four in Tampa, Fla. are announced on ESPNU.
Hobey Baker Award Announces Its Ten 2012 Finalists, Including Justin Schultz & Jack Connolly
The ten finalists for the Hobey Baker Award, given to the top player in college hockey, have been announced. Two players with WCHA connections, Justin Schultz and Jack Connolly, are among the finalists while Nick Bjugstad is left out.
WCHA Final Five: Don Lucia Has Minnesota Back Where They Belong
With the WCHA Final Five beginning Thursday, SB Nation Minnesota takes a look back at how far the Minnesota Golden Gophers have come in the last year and the reasons for their success.
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WCHA Final Five: North Dakota Shuts Out Denver, Wins 3rd Straight Broadmoor
Brock Nelson and Carter Rowney scored goals 46 seconds apart in the 1st period as North Dakota defeated Denver 4-0 in the WCHA Final Five championship for their third consecutive Broadmoor Trophy. Aaron Dell made 22 saves for his second shutout this season.
College Hockey: WCHA Final Five Bracket Now Complete, Gophers Await Matchup
The WCHA Final Five bracket is final with the Minnesota Golden Gophers scheduled to play the winner of Thursday night's game between North Dakota and St. Cloud State in Friday's semifinal round.
Gophers Hockey: Minnesota Looks For Revenge Against Alaska-Anchorage In WCHA First Round Series
Minnesota plays the same team that eliminated them last season, Alaska-Anchorage, in the first round of the WCHA Playoffs at Mariucci Arena Friday, Saturday and (if necessary) Sunday.
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WCHA Hockey Tournament: Gophers Defeat Alaska-Anchorage 7-3; Advance To Final Five
The Gophers join North Dakota and St. Cloud State in St. Paul for the Final Five next weekend after a 7-3 win. 3 goals in 91 seconds by Minnesota, including two from Erik Haula, turned a tied game in the third period into a rout.
WCHA Hockey Tournament Bracket: Minnesota Plays Alaska-Anchorage In First Round
The 2012 WCHA Tournament bracket was set over the weekend. The Minnesota Golden Gophers will play Alaska-Anchorage in the first round.
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Gophers Hockey: Minnesota Beats Badgers 2-1 With Two 3rd Period Goals
Third period goals by Erik Haula and Nate Schmidt were the difference as Minnesota was able to end the regular season on a happy note, beating Wisconsin 2-1. The Gophers play Alaska-Anchorage next weekend in the first round of the WCHA Playoffs.
Gophers Hockey: Minnesota Hopes To Raise MacNaughton Cup At Home Against Wisconsin
Minnesota looks to win their first WCHA regular season title since 2007 when they face the Wisconsin Badgers Friday and Saturday at Mariucci Arena. SB Nation Minnesota previews the series.
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Kyle Rau WCHA Rookie Of The Week For Performance Against Nebraska-Omaha
The Minnesota Golden Gophers got two goals from Kyle Rau and held off a late charge from Nebraska-Omaha to win Saturday 3-2 and sweep the two-game series.
Gophers Hockey: Minnesota Squares Off With Nebraska-Omaha In Final Road Trip
With the season winding down, can the Gopher hockey team finish strong? An in-depth look at the Minnesota-Nebraska-Omaha series.
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Gophers Hockey: Minnesota Gets Sweep, Defeats Bemidji 4-1
The Gophers beat Bemidji State 4-1 Saturday on the strength of two goals by Erik Haula. Jake Hansen and Seth Ambroz also scored as Minnesota now sits two points ahead of Minnesota-Duluth in the WCHA race with 4 games left.
Is Kyle Rau's Suspension The Exception Or The Rule In The WCHA?
After Kyle Rau's one-game suspension last Friday, how consistent has the WCHA been with supplemental discipline and should they be more transparent like the NHL in the future? A look at how the league has dealt with past hits.
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Gophers Hockey: Denver Hands Minnesota Their First Sweep
Nick Shore scored twice in two minutes, including the winner 17 seconds into overtime, to give Denver a 4-3 win Saturday over the Gophers. Minnesota next plays Friday and Saturday at home against Bemidji State.
Gophers Hockey: Minnesota Travels To Denver In Big WCHA Series
With four weekends left in the regular season, how does the Gopher hockey team look? An in-depth look at this weekend's series between Minnesota and Denver.
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Gophers Hockey: Minnesota Beats St. Cloud State 3-2 Saturday; Sweeps Huskies
How will the Gopher hockey team fare against St. Cloud State this weekend? SB Nation Minnesota takes an in-depth look at this weekend's series.
Gophers Hockey: St. Cloud State & Minnesota Rematch In Home-And-Home
The third-ranked Golden Gophers face St. Cloud State in a home-and-home series Friday and Saturday. Both games start at 7 PM.
Gophers Hockey: Minnesota Faces Colorado College This Weekend
How do the Gophers fare after snapping a three-game losing streak last weekend? SBN Minnesota previews of this weekend's Minnesota-Colorado College series.
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Gophers Hockey: Minnesota Routs North Dakota 6-2 Saturday; Splits Series
What does the next installment in the Minnesota-North Dakota hockey rivalry have in store? SB Nation Minnesota looks at the Gophers' play before heading to North Dakota
Gophers Hockey: Minnesota Travels To North Dakota For Two Big Games
Minnesota and North Dakota resume one of the great college hockey rivalries this weekend as the Gophers travel to Grand Forks Friday and Saturday.
If "Gopher Hockey" Is Going To Return, So Does The Second Scoring Line
Minnesota has gone 6-6-1 since sweeping North Dakota in November and with another series against UND kicking off their final 14 games, can the Gophers return to the hockey played during their 9-1-0 start? A look at whether or not changing the forward lines would help.
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Gophers Hockey: Notre Dame Defeats Minnesota 4-3
Who is going to win between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and Notre Dame Fighting Irish? SB Nation Minnesota previews the hockey match-up between the two top-five teams.
Gophers Hockey: Notre Dame & Minnesota Battle Saturday In Top-Five Showdown
The third-ranked University of Minnesota hockey team faces fifth-ranked Notre Dame in the Hall of Fame Game Saturday at 7 PM. It's the first time the Gophers and their opponent have been ranked in the top-five since 2008.
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Gophers Hockey: Northeastern Beats Minnesota 3-2; Wins Mariucci Classic
12 Minnesota penalties were too much for the Gophers to overcome as Northeastern won 3-2. Huskies goalie Chris Rawlings made 30 saves.