University of Minnesota Athletics
Saturday, October 5
Mankato, MN
2:07 PM
University of Minnesota
4-0-0, 2-0-0
7
at
1
Minnesota State
2-2-0, 0-2-0
1
2
3
F
Minnesota
2
2
3
7
Minnesota State
0
0
1
1
Photo by: Bruce Kluckhohn
Gophers Secure Road Sweep
10/5/2019 5:05:00 PM | Women's Hockey
Minnesota closed out a sweep over Minnesota State to open WCHA play on Saturday afternoon.
MANKATO, Minn. -- The No. 2 Golden Gopher women's hockey team closed out a road sweep with a 7-1 win over Minnesota State on Saturday. Alex Woken and Catie Skaja each scored twice for the Maroon & Gold in the win.
Minnesota (4-0-0, 2-0-0 WCHA) scored two goals in each of the first two periods before the Mavericks got on the board in the opening five minutes of the third stanza. However, the Gophers responded with three more goals in the third to cruise to the 7-1 win after winning 6-0 on Friday.
The Gophers received points from 11 different players in the 7-1 victory led by Woken's three-point effort (2g-1a). Skaja (2g), Emily Brown (1g-1a), Taylor Heise (1g-1a), Grace Zumwinkle (2a), and Amy Potomak (2a) each logged multiple points for the Maroon & Gold as well. Sydney Scobee had 19 saves over the first two periods before Makayla Pahl made 12 saves on 13 shots faced in the third period.
Minnesota State (2-2-0, 0-2-0 WCHA) got its lone goal from Charlotte Akervik, spoiling the shutout early in the third period. Calla Frank made 32 saves in net for the Mavericks, and the Gophers had a 39-32 advantage in shots on goal.
Quotable
"Another solid effort from our team tonight," head coach Brad Frost said. "Everybody's contributing and it's been a whole lot of fun see our team play a full 60 minutes. Great six points on the road against a very good team, and it's going to be fun getting on the road out to Pittsburgh and Robert Morris here in a few days, but we're going to enjoy this one. I'm really proud of our team."
Notable
With this weekend's sweep, the Gophers improved to 90-3-3 all-time against the Mavericks, including extending their current winning streak over Minnesota State to 45-consecutive games -- a streak that dates back to a 4-2 win on Jan. 29, 2010.
Up Next
Non-conference play continues for the Gophers next weekend when the Maroon & Gold travels to Pittsburgh, Pa., for a series with CHA Hockey foe Robert Morris. Puck drop is set for 2:05 p.m. CT on Friday, Oct. 11 and 12:05 p.m. CT on Saturday, Oct. 12.
###
Minnesota (4-0-0, 2-0-0 WCHA) scored two goals in each of the first two periods before the Mavericks got on the board in the opening five minutes of the third stanza. However, the Gophers responded with three more goals in the third to cruise to the 7-1 win after winning 6-0 on Friday.
The Gophers received points from 11 different players in the 7-1 victory led by Woken's three-point effort (2g-1a). Skaja (2g), Emily Brown (1g-1a), Taylor Heise (1g-1a), Grace Zumwinkle (2a), and Amy Potomak (2a) each logged multiple points for the Maroon & Gold as well. Sydney Scobee had 19 saves over the first two periods before Makayla Pahl made 12 saves on 13 shots faced in the third period.
Minnesota State (2-2-0, 0-2-0 WCHA) got its lone goal from Charlotte Akervik, spoiling the shutout early in the third period. Calla Frank made 32 saves in net for the Mavericks, and the Gophers had a 39-32 advantage in shots on goal.
Quotable
"Another solid effort from our team tonight," head coach Brad Frost said. "Everybody's contributing and it's been a whole lot of fun see our team play a full 60 minutes. Great six points on the road against a very good team, and it's going to be fun getting on the road out to Pittsburgh and Robert Morris here in a few days, but we're going to enjoy this one. I'm really proud of our team."
Notable
With this weekend's sweep, the Gophers improved to 90-3-3 all-time against the Mavericks, including extending their current winning streak over Minnesota State to 45-consecutive games -- a streak that dates back to a 4-2 win on Jan. 29, 2010.
Up Next
Non-conference play continues for the Gophers next weekend when the Maroon & Gold travels to Pittsburgh, Pa., for a series with CHA Hockey foe Robert Morris. Puck drop is set for 2:05 p.m. CT on Friday, Oct. 11 and 12:05 p.m. CT on Saturday, Oct. 12.
###
Follow Women's Hockey
Women's Hockey Tickets
Experience the excitement and tradition connecting generations of Gopher fans! Create memories for a lifetime with your friends and family while you root for your Golden Gophers. Get Tickets
Support Women's Hockey
Support the University of Minnesota Women's Hockey program. Your support helps our student-athletes succeed athletically, academically, and socially. It takes just seconds to make a monthly or one-time donation. Thank you for your support! Give Now
Team Stats
MINN
MINNST
Shots
39
32
PPG
2
0
SHG
0
0
Penalties
7
5
Penalty Mins
14
10
Faceoffs Won
38
23
Game Leaders
+/-
+3
Goals
2
Sh
4
A
1
+/-
+2
Goals
2
Sh
2
A
0
+/-
+2
Goals
1
Sh
6
A
1
+/-
+1
Goals
1
Sh
4
A
1
Players Mentioned
D
/ Women's HockeyF
/ Women's Hockey
G
/ Women's Hockey
F
/ Women's Hockey
G
/ Women's HockeyF
/ Women's HockeyF
/ Women's Hockey
F
/ Women's HockeyCinematic Recap: Gophers-Bemidji State
Tuesday, November 18
Highlights: Gophers 9, Bemidji State 2
Saturday, November 15
Highlights: Gophers 6, Bemidji State 2
Friday, November 14
Coming Home: Dani Brodzinski (Cameranesi)
Thursday, November 06