University of Minnesota Athletics
Gophers Enjoy Championship Recognition
4/26/2016 12:00:00 AM | Women's Hockey
April 26, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS - Throughout the past month, the 2016 national champion Golden Gopher women's hockey team has been honored across the Twin Cities for winning the program's seventh national championship this season.
March 31, 2016: Minnesota Senate
The Gophers were honored at the Minnesota Senate when a resolution cosponsored by U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken was passed. The resolution recognized the hard work of the team when they won the program's seventh national championship and fourth championship in the last five years. The resolution also recognized coach Brad Frost for his leadership, the achievements of the players, coaches, staff and fans.
#NattyTour2K16 took us to the @mncapitol for a visit at MN Senate with @UMNGovRelations today. #mnleg #gwh pic.twitter.com/sCsuiLoLIf
-- Minnesota W Hockey (@GopherWHockey) March 31, 2016
April 7, 2016: Minnesota House of Representatives
The Gophers visited the Minnesota House of Representatives to be recognized for their championship season as well. The team was introduced on the House floor and celebrated for winning the 2016 national championship.
What an honor for #GWH to visit @MNHouseInfo and the @mncapitol today. Thanks for having us! pic.twitter.com/lFLfAP9OUi
-- Minnesota W Hockey (@GopherWHockey) April 7, 2016
April 9, 2016: Minnesota Wild Game
The Gophers attended the Minnesota Wild's final regular-season home game at the Xcel Energy Center against the Calgary Flames. Following recognition on the video board for their successful season, the Gophers received a standing ovation from the crowd.
#GWH is in the house at @XcelEnergyCtr! Excited to cheer on the @mnwild tonight, thanks for having us! #mnwild 〽️🏒 pic.twitter.com/6RGzpkVoFg
-- Minnesota W Hockey (@GopherWHockey) April 9, 2016
👋👋👋 #gwh #mnwild pic.twitter.com/Gp41aZQf3J
-- Minnesota W Hockey (@GopherWHockey) April 10, 2016
April 18, 2016: Governor's Residence
Governor Mark Dayton proclaimed April 18, 2016 as Gopher Women's Hockey National Champions Day following the team's arrival to the governor's mansion for a reception. Governor Dayton and several local officials congratulated the Gophers on the 2016 national championship victory.
Honored to have @GovMarkDayton name today Gopher Women's Hockey National Champions Day in Minnesota! #GWH pic.twitter.com/3f3EVrNQNZ
-- Minnesota W Hockey (@GopherWHockey) April 18, 2016
April 20, 2016: Minnesota Wild Game
Seniors Amanda Kessel and Hannah Brandt attended the Minnesota Wild's second home game of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs versus the Dallas Stars, where the duo announced "Let's Play Hockey" prior to puck drop.
Big thanks to the @mnwild for having @AmandaKessel8 & @hannahbrandt16 out to game four tonight! #LetsPlayHockey pic.twitter.com/0gUmIlV4zf
-- Minnesota W Hockey (@GopherWHockey) April 21, 2016
Your "Let's Play Hockey!" guests for tonight's #mnwild game are ready! #StateOfHockey pic.twitter.com/PxYEixk3Ha
-- Minnesota W Hockey (@GopherWHockey) April 21, 2016
April 25, 2016: Minnesota Twins Game
The Gophers attended the Minnesota Twins game against the Cleveland Indians at Target Field, where they were honored on the field before the game began. Hannah Brandt was the Twins' guest of honor and threw out the ceremonial first pitch.
What an honor to be recognized on the field at the @Twins game tonight! pic.twitter.com/ZkPxOO33qH
-- Minnesota W Hockey (@GopherWHockey) April 26, 2016
A few more 📸 of the #Gophers #nattychamps on the field before tonight's @Twins game. âš¾️😁 pic.twitter.com/FVzYiyfWza
-- Minnesota W Hockey (@GopherWHockey) April 26, 2016
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