University of Minnesota Athletics
Gophers Ranked No. 1 in Both Polls
1/13/2009 12:00:00 AM | Women's Hockey
The University of Minnesota women's hockey team has taken over the No. 1 spot in both the U.S. College Hockey Online and USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine polls, announced by both organizations.
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Under head coach Brad Frost, the Gophers are 19-2-1 overall this season and 14-1-1 against Western Collegiate Hockey Association teams. Minnesota, who is currently on a 14-game win streak, defeated Ohio State 9-2 and 12-1 last weekend. Minnesota's last loss came on Oct. 26 when the Badgers won, 2-1, in Madison. Leading the Gophers in scoring is freshman Monique Lamoureux with 39 points (19-20-39), followed by Gigi Marvin with 33 points and Jocelyne Lamoureux with 32 points.
The No. 1 Gophers will play nine of their final 12 regular season games at home. Minnesota hosts Bemidji State this weekend (Jan. 16-17) at Ridder Arena. Friday's game is set for 6:07 p.m., while Saturday's game is at 4:07 p.m. Following the Beaver series, Minnesota hosts Minnesota Duluth, Jan. 23-24.
USCHO.com Division I Women's Poll
Minneapolis, Minn./January 12, 2009
Team (First Place) Record Pts Last Week
1 Minnesota (8) 19-2-1 143 2
2 Wisconsin (7) 18-1-3 140 1
3 Minnesota-Duluth 13-6-3 120 3
4 Mercyhurst 14-4-0 105 4
5 St. Lawrence 12-5-3 84 5
6 Boston College 13-5-3 72 7
7 Dartmouth 11-5-2 52 8
8 New Hampshire 9-5-5 39 6
9 Princeton 11-8-1 30 10
10 Connecticut 14-6-2 23 NR
Others Receiving Votes: Wayne State 10, Boston University 3, North Dakota 2, Providence 2
USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine Division I Women's Poll
January 13, 2009
Team (First Place) Record Pts Last Week
1 Minnesota (12) 19-2-1 183 2
2 Wisconsin (7) 18-1-3 172 1
3 Minnesota-Duluth 13-6-3 150 3
4 Mercyhurst 14-4-0 129 4
5 St. Lawrence 12-5-3 110 5
6 Boston College 13-5-3 97 7
7 Dartmouth 11-5-2 82 8
8 New Hampshire 9-5-5 39 6
9 Connecticut 14-6-2 32 NR
10 Princeton 11-8-1 26 10
Others Receiving Votes: Wayne State 23, Providence 2
