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Weekend Rewind: Gophers Sweep Buckeyes

1/14/2016 12:00:00 AM | Women's Hockey

Jan. 14, 2016

MINNEAPOLIS -- Defending national champion Minnesota resumed WCHA action last weekend, earning a series sweep over Ohio State at home at Ridder Arena last weekend. The Gophers (18-3-0, 13-3-0-0 WCHA) won 3-1 and 9-0 over the Buckeyes.

The team saw a busy week of media coverage following the series with coverage and highlights of the weekend, roster updates, and more. Each week, GopherSports.com takes a look back at some of the media coverage and fan reactions over the weekend.

What They're Saying About Gopher Women's Hockey:

One of College Sports' Best Dynasties is Also Its Most Ignored (VICE Sports, Jan. 8, 2016)

Minnesota beats Ohio State in first game back from break (Pioneer Press, Jan. 9, 2016)

Potomak, Minnesota edge Ohio State (USCHO.com, Jan. 9, 2016)

Williamson helps U women's hockey get past Buckeyes (Star Tribune, Jan. 10, 2016)

Short-handed Gophers blank Ohio State 9-0 (Pioneer Press, Jan. 10, 2016)

Amanda Kessel could return to Gophers hockey team (Star Tribune, Jan. 13, 2016)

Amanda Kessel contemplating return (Pioneer Press, Jan. 12, 2016)

Kessel resumes skating with Gophers (Grand Forks Herald, Jan. 12, 2016)

Amanda Kessel back skating, Maryanne Menefee leaves team (SB Nation, Jan. 12, 2016)

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