University of Minnesota Athletics
GSS Previews Hockey Season-Opening Series
10/7/2010 12:00:00 AM | Athletics
Golden Gopher hockey embarks on its 90th season this weekend when Minnesota hosts UMass in a two-game series in Mariucci Arena. Gopher Sports Spotlight caught up with Minnesota head coach Don Lucia and asked about the Gophers’ season-opening series.
Minnesota overpowered British Columbia 6-0 in an exhibition game on Oct. 3, despite having started official practice just one day prior. The Gophers jumped out to a 4-0 lead 13 minutes into the game and posted additional goals in both the second and third period. Goaltenders Alex Kangas, Kent Patterson and Jake Kremer each played one period and collectively stopped 24 shots for the combined shutout. Thirteen Gophers tallied a point. Jake Hansen led the way with two goals, while Jacob Cepis had a goal and an assist. Jay Barriball and Cade Fairchild each had two assists for Minnesota.
Minnesota overpowered British Columbia 6-0 in an exhibition game on Oct. 3, despite having started official practice just one day prior. The Gophers jumped out to a 4-0 lead 13 minutes into the game and posted additional goals in both the second and third period. Goaltenders Alex Kangas, Kent Patterson and Jake Kremer each played one period and collectively stopped 24 shots for the combined shutout. Thirteen Gophers tallied a point. Jake Hansen led the way with two goals, while Jacob Cepis had a goal and an assist. Jay Barriball and Cade Fairchild each had two assists for Minnesota.
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