The Gophers are making two changes from their lineup in last Saturday's 2-1 win over Wisconsin. Travis Boyd, who sat out after playing with Zach Budish and Kyle Rau in the first game in the Wisconsin series, returns to the lineup as does Nico Sacchetti. Seniors Nick Larson and Joe Miller both sit in their place.
Alaska-Anchorage is without junior Mitch Bruijsten. The Seawolves' leading scorer was dismissed for academic reasons earlier in the week.
Kent Patterson starts in net for Minnesota while Chris Kamal, who has been a thorn in the Gophers' side in the past, gets the nod for the Seawolves.
Minnesota Golden Gophers Line Combinations
Forwards:
Kyle Rau (#7) - Nick Bjugstad (#27) - Zach Budish (#24)
Sam Warning (#11) - Erik Haula (#19) - Jake Hansen (#21)
Nate Condon (#16) - Taylor Matson (#9) - Seth Ambroz (#17)
Tom Serratore (#14) - Travis Boyd (#22) - Nico Sacchetti (#13)
Defense:
Seth Helgeson (#4) - Justin Holl (#12)
Ben Marshall (#10) - Mark Alt (#20)
Jake Parenteau (#6) -Nate Schmidt (#29)
Goalies (bold indicates starting):
Kent Patterson (#35)
Michael Shibrowski (#1)
Jake Kremer (#30)
University of Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves Line Combinations
Forwards:
Jade Portwood (#36) - Daniel Naslund (#40) - Brett Cameron (#7)
Curtis Leinweber (#11) - Matt Bailey (#21) - Jordan Kwas (#17)
Scott Allen (#29) - Eric Scheid (#39) - Sam Mellor (#19)
Andrew Pickering (#28) - Alex Gellert (#20) - Chris Crowell (#18)
Defense:
Derek Docken (#4) - Brad Gorham (#15)
Quinn Sproule (#13) - Corbin Karl (#25)
Austin Coldwell (#5) - Tyler Currier (#26)
Goalies:
Chris Kamal (#35)
Rob Gunderson (#33)
Tonight's game starts at 7:00 PM and is being televised on Fox Sports North Plus (find your channel here). You can follow me on Twitter for in-game hockey updates @gopherstatelive from Mariucci and follow @sbnminnesota for the best in Minnesota sports.