University of Minnesota Athletics
WHK: Gophers Start Second Semester Against WCHA's Bemidji State
1/6/2005 12:00:00 AM | Athletics
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Bemidji State Series Promotions
Golden Gopher Trading Cards, Nov. 7-8 - The second set of trading cards will be handed out (while supplies last)
Subway Friday Pack, Jan. 7 - 4 general admission tickets, 4 Cokes (16 oz.), 4 boxes of candy, and 4 free 6-inch Subway coupons. All for only $40.00.
Timber Lodge Saturday Pack, Jan. 8 - 4 general admission tickets, 4 Cokes (16 oz.), 4 boxes of candy, and $10.00 Timber Lodge Steakhouse gift certificate. All for only $40.00.
Eagan & Woodbury Community Day - Jan. 7- Join us as we recognize Natalie Darwitz from Eagan and Jenelle Philipczyk from Woodbury. All Eagan and Woodbury residents receive admission for $4.
Minnesota Amateur Hockey Association - Jan. 8 - Members receive admission for only $4 with coupon
$2.05 Admission - Jan. 8 - Come to the Gopher women's hockey game before 2:05 and get into the game for $2.05
JUMPING BACK INTO ACTION
After a 26-day break, the No. 1 University of Minnesota women's hockey team begins competition this weekend against Bemidji State. Minnesota enters the second semester with a 15-1-2 overall record and an undefeated Western Collegiate Hockey Association mark of 12-0-2. The Bemidji State series marks the first of five home series for the Gophers in the second semester.
ON THE DOCKET
The Golden Gophers continue home action next weekend as Minnesota hosts Brown, Jan. 14-15 in Ridder Arena. Both games are slated for a 7:05 p.m. Start. The Friday game will be televised on Saturday, Jan. 15 on Fox Sports Net North at 4:30 p.m.
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA HOSTS ANNUAL SKATE WITH THE GOPHERS
The No. 1 University of Minnesota women's hockey team will host its annual "Skate With The Gophers" event on Sunday, Jan. 9, from 2-4 p.m., at Ridder Arena. The afternoon events feature the Golden Gopher hockey team, Goldy Gopher, face painting and interactive games for fans of all ages. Players will be available for autographs and photos during that time. Skate times must be reserved in advance by calling Linda Roberts in the marketing and promotions office at 612-626-7857. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for youth.
NO REST FOR THE WEARY
While the rest of the Gophers were off for a semester break, five student- athletes competed in a USA Hockey training camp, held in Walpole, Mass. Natalie Darwitz, Jody Horak, Kelly Stephens, Lyndsay Wall and Krissy Wendell competed in the training camp, Dec. 26-Jan. 2 at Iorio Arena. Former Gopher and U.S. Olympian Courtney Kennedy was also in attendance. The camp served as a evaluation purposes for the next international competition, the world championships, April 2-9 in Sweden.
THIS TIME LAST YEAR
The Golden Gophers entered the 2003-04 second semester with a 13-0-1 record. Minnesota's undefeated streak quickly came to a close as the Gophers fell to Minnesota-Duluth, 4-1 on Jan. 9. The Gophers quickly rebounded to a 4-3 overtime victory the following night to split the series. With the split against UMD, Minnesota maintained its No. 1 ranking for the 12th- consecutive week. The Gophers' win however, came at a price when Natalie Darwitz suffered an elbow injury that sidelined her for 10 games.
