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Minnesota Set to Face Minnesota State in Home-and-Home Series
10/14/2021 10:36:00 AM | Women's Hockey
The No. 5/6 Gophers take on the Mavericks in the first home-and-home series of the season this Friday and Saturday.
MINNEAPOLIS – The No. 5/6 University of Minnesota women's hockey team is set to face Minnesota State for a home-and-home series this weekend. Puck drop is set for 6:00 p.m. CT Friday at Ridder Arena and 4:00 p.m. CT Saturday in Mankato.
Last Time Out: Gophers Split with Bulldogs
The Gophers (1-3-0) split their first road series of the season against Minnesota Duluth. No. 5/6 Minnesota defeated No. 6/7 Minnesota Duluth 3-1 on Friday Oct. 8 for their first win of the season. UMD split the series with a 5-4 OT win on Saturday Oct. 9. Audrey Wethington, Ella Huber, Emily Oden, and Abigail Boreen all scored their first goals of the season. Peyton Hemp (4a), Taylor Heise (1g-2a), Abigail Boreen (2g-1a), Emily Oden (2g), and Audrey Wethington (1g-1a) all had multi-point weekends. Lauren Bench stopped 24 shots in her first victory of the year on Friday and made 18 saves on Saturday. The Gophers out shot the Bulldogs 59-48 in the series.
Maroon and Gold Firsts
Freshman Ella Huber recorded her first career goal, and first game-winning goal, on Friday. Boston College transfer Savannah Norcross notched her first point in a Minnesota sweater with an assist on Saturday.
Home-and-Home
The Gophers will play their first of six home and home series of the season this season. The Gophers will host Minnesota State on Friday at Ridder Arena and travel to Mankato for a matchup on Saturday. Since the 2009-10 season, the Gophers have played in eight home and home series and hold a 14-1-1 record in those games.
Scouting Minnesota State
Minnesota State (5-1-0) began the season with a road series sweep against Merrimack, split a series with UMD in Mankato, and swept Lindenwood at home. The Mavericks have had success putting the puck in the net to start the season as the team has averaged over 4.8 goals per game. Recently, the Mavericks have joined the Gophers in the national polls as the program has been receiving votes. MSU is led by senior Brittyn Fleming (3g-9a), junior Kelsey King (7g-3a), and junior Charlotte Akervik (2g-7a). King was honored as WCHA Forward of the Week on Oct. 11 after scoring four goals against Lindenwood on Friday.
Success Against State
The Gophers and Mavericks are set to square off for the 102nd and 103rd time this weekend. The Gophers lead the all-time series 95-3-3 and currently hold a program-best 50 straight victories against the Mavericks. Under head coach Brad Frost, the Gophers are 60-0-1 against their in-state rivals. The last time the Gophers lost to the Mavericks was on Jan. 20, 2007.
Scoring Milestones on the Horizon
Senior Taylor Heise is Minnesota's active career scoring leader with 99 career points (40g-59a) in 99 career games. Heise is closing in on 100 games-played, 100 career points, and 60 career assists. Redshirt senior Amy Potomak (33g-44a) and fifth-year Emily Brown (16g-57a) are approaching 80 career points. Senior Emily Oden (20g-44a) and fifth-year Olivia Knowles (14g-45a) are both nearing 70 career points.
25th Season
The 2021-22 season marks the 25th season of Gopher women's hockey. To celebrate the first quarter-century of Gopher women's hockey, Minnesota will wear special '25 seasons' patches on their jerseys among other celebrations throughout the season.
Quest for Eighth National Title Continues
Minnesota has won seven national championships (2000, 2004, 2005, 2012, 2013, 2015, and 2016) and looks for a historic eighth title national crown in 2021-22.
Last Time Out: Gophers Split with Bulldogs
The Gophers (1-3-0) split their first road series of the season against Minnesota Duluth. No. 5/6 Minnesota defeated No. 6/7 Minnesota Duluth 3-1 on Friday Oct. 8 for their first win of the season. UMD split the series with a 5-4 OT win on Saturday Oct. 9. Audrey Wethington, Ella Huber, Emily Oden, and Abigail Boreen all scored their first goals of the season. Peyton Hemp (4a), Taylor Heise (1g-2a), Abigail Boreen (2g-1a), Emily Oden (2g), and Audrey Wethington (1g-1a) all had multi-point weekends. Lauren Bench stopped 24 shots in her first victory of the year on Friday and made 18 saves on Saturday. The Gophers out shot the Bulldogs 59-48 in the series.
Maroon and Gold Firsts
Freshman Ella Huber recorded her first career goal, and first game-winning goal, on Friday. Boston College transfer Savannah Norcross notched her first point in a Minnesota sweater with an assist on Saturday.
Home-and-Home
The Gophers will play their first of six home and home series of the season this season. The Gophers will host Minnesota State on Friday at Ridder Arena and travel to Mankato for a matchup on Saturday. Since the 2009-10 season, the Gophers have played in eight home and home series and hold a 14-1-1 record in those games.
Scouting Minnesota State
Minnesota State (5-1-0) began the season with a road series sweep against Merrimack, split a series with UMD in Mankato, and swept Lindenwood at home. The Mavericks have had success putting the puck in the net to start the season as the team has averaged over 4.8 goals per game. Recently, the Mavericks have joined the Gophers in the national polls as the program has been receiving votes. MSU is led by senior Brittyn Fleming (3g-9a), junior Kelsey King (7g-3a), and junior Charlotte Akervik (2g-7a). King was honored as WCHA Forward of the Week on Oct. 11 after scoring four goals against Lindenwood on Friday.
Success Against State
The Gophers and Mavericks are set to square off for the 102nd and 103rd time this weekend. The Gophers lead the all-time series 95-3-3 and currently hold a program-best 50 straight victories against the Mavericks. Under head coach Brad Frost, the Gophers are 60-0-1 against their in-state rivals. The last time the Gophers lost to the Mavericks was on Jan. 20, 2007.
Scoring Milestones on the Horizon
Senior Taylor Heise is Minnesota's active career scoring leader with 99 career points (40g-59a) in 99 career games. Heise is closing in on 100 games-played, 100 career points, and 60 career assists. Redshirt senior Amy Potomak (33g-44a) and fifth-year Emily Brown (16g-57a) are approaching 80 career points. Senior Emily Oden (20g-44a) and fifth-year Olivia Knowles (14g-45a) are both nearing 70 career points.
25th Season
The 2021-22 season marks the 25th season of Gopher women's hockey. To celebrate the first quarter-century of Gopher women's hockey, Minnesota will wear special '25 seasons' patches on their jerseys among other celebrations throughout the season.
Quest for Eighth National Title Continues
Minnesota has won seven national championships (2000, 2004, 2005, 2012, 2013, 2015, and 2016) and looks for a historic eighth title national crown in 2021-22.
First Half Season Highlights
Thursday, December 18
Highlights: Gophers 4, St. Thomas 1
Saturday, December 06
Highlights: Gophers 5, St. Thomas 3
Friday, December 05
Cinematic Recap: Field Trip Game
Tuesday, November 25