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Photo by: Kelly Hagenson
Gophers Set for Regular-Season Finale
2/17/2021 12:28:00 PM | Women's Hockey
Minnesota travels to Bemidji State for a Friday-Saturday series this week.
MINNEAPOLIS – The No. 4 Golden Gophers are set to close out the regular season with a road series against Bemidji State this week. Puck drop is scheduled for 6:07 p.m. CT Friday and 3:07 p.m. CT Saturday at the Sanford Center in Bemidji, Minn.
Last Time Out
Minnesota (9-7-1) enters the series with Bemidji State (2-12-2) after suffering a home sweep to Ohio State (11-5-0). The Gophers fell 2-1 and in game one and 3-2 in game two. Taylor Heise (2a) and Amy Potomak (2a) led the Maroon & Gold against the Buckeyes and Emily Brown, Grace Zumwinkle, and Abigail Boreen each scored goals. Makayla Pahl made 36 saves on 38 shots in game one, and Lauren Bench made 20 saves on 23 shots in game two.
About the Series: Minnesota vs. Bemidji State
Minnesota has an all-time record of 80-9-7 in 96 games against Bemidji State dating back to November 1998. This weekend's series marks the first meeting between the two squads this season, and Minnesota is on an eight-game winning streak against the Beavers.
Notable Notes
The Gophers honored their five seniors prior to Saturday's game against Ohio State. Since the 2017-18 season, Emily Brown, Olivia Knowles, Taylor Wente, and Grace Zumwinkle have combined for 333 points (138 goals, 195 assists) in 130 games, helping the Gophers to a 92-30-8 record during their four years so far. Co-captains Brown and Zumwinkle have never missed a game in their Gopher careers. Meanwhile, Lauren Bench joined the team this season after beginning her career at Bemidji State; she has played in 13 games for the Maroon & Gold this year, going 8-5-0.
Scoring Milestones
Senior Grace Zumwinkle is Minnesota's active career scoring leader with 139 career points (79g-60a) in 130 career games; she ranks 11th among all-time Gophers with 79 career goals, chasing 10th-ranked Emily West, who had 82 goals from 2007-12.
Junior Taylor Heise (37g-53a) is closing in on her 100th career point after logging her 50th career assist earlier this season against St. Cloud State (Jan. 9). Likewise, senior Emily Brown (15g-51a) recorded her 50th career assist this season against Ohio State (Jan. 30). Junior Emily Oden (18g-42a) passed 50 career points earlier this season against Minnesota Duluth (Nov. 27) as well.
24th Season
The 2020-21 season marks the 24th season of Gopher women's hockey. Through 17 games this season, Minnesota has an all-time record of 689-150-57.
Home, Sweet Home
The 2020-21 season marks the 19th season of Ridder Arena serving as the home of Gopher women's hockey. Minnesota's season-opening win over Ohio State marked a historic 300th win for the Maroon & Gold at Ridder Arena. After the final regular season home series of the year, the Gophers have an all-time record of 303-53-23 in home games at Ridder Arena, dating back to the 2002-03 season.
Freshmen Firsts
Freshmen Abbey Murphy (4g-7a), Anne Cherkowski (1g-5a), Josey Dunne (2g-1a), Audrey Wethington (1g-2a), and Maggie Nicholson (2a) have already recorded their first collegiate points while Addie Burton and Tella Jungels have also made their college debuts and round out Minnesota's rookie class.
Spreading the Wealth
Seven different Gophers scored goals in a 7-4 win over Ohio State (Jan. 30) as Abbey Murphy, Grace Zumwinkle, Emily Oden, Abigail Boreen, Taylor Heise, Crystalyn Hengler, and Catie Skaja all found the back of the net. Prior to that game, Minnesota had not had seven different goal scorers in a game since Nov. 27, 2015, when Dani Cameranesi (2g), Kelly Pannek, Hannah Brandt (3g), Brook Garzone, Lee Stecklein, Sarah Potomak (2g), and Nina Rodgers all scored for the Maroon & Gold in an 11-1 win at Minnesota State.
Aye, Aye Captains
Seniors Emily Brown and Grace Zumwinkle are serving as team captains while fellow seniors Olivia Knowles and Taylor Wente are assistant captains for the Gophers.
Who's New?
Eight newcomers joined the Gophers for the 2020-21 season. Goaltender Lauren Bench (Eagan, Minn./Burnsville High School) has transferred to Minnesota as a graduate student after completing her undergraduate degree at Bemidji State while freshmen forward Addie Burton (Orono, Minn./Blake School), forward Anne Cherkowski (Coldstream, B.C./Pursuit of Excellence), defense Josey Dunne (O'Fallon, Mo./Chicago Mission), forward Tella Jungels (Edina, Minn./Edina High School), forward Abbey Murphy (Evergreen Park, Ill./Chicago Mission), defense Maggie Nicholson (Minnetonka, Minn./Minnetonka High School), and forward Audrey Wethington (Edina, Minn./Blake School) complete the newest class of Gophers.
Who's Back?
Head coach Brad Frost is in his 14th season at the helm of the program with a .818 winning percentage in his first 13 seasons. The Gophers returned 15 players from last year's team, including eight of Minnesota's top-10 scorers. Senior Grace Zumwinkle (25g-20a), junior Taylor Heise (18g-25a), and redshirt junior Amy Potomak (18g-18a) are Minnesota's top returning scorers from a year ago while the Maroon & Gold also returned five of the team's top six defense from last season led by seniors Emily Brown and Olivia Knowles.
Gophers in the Pros
Five University of Minnesota alumnae competed in the NWHL this season as Sydney Baldwin, Amanda Leveille, Meghan Lorence, Chelsey Brodt-Rosenthal, and Winny Brodt-Brown played for the Minnesota Whitecaps. Meanwhile, 10 Gopher women's hockey alums are on regional rosters for the Professional Women's Hockey Players' Association (PWHPA) this season: Sarah Potomak (Calgary); Amanda Kessel and Gigi Marvin (New Hampshire); Sydney Scobee, Hannah Brandt, Dani Cameranesi, Kelly Pannek, Lee Stecklein, Nicole Schammel, and Noora Raty (Minnesota). In addition, Patti Marshall (Brynas IF in Sweden), Alex Woken (Mad Dogs Mannheim in Germany), Katie Robinson (TPS Naisten Liiga in Finland), and Megan Bozek and Noora Raty (Shenzhen KRS Vanke Rays) are playing professional hockey in Europe this season.
2019-20 Season in Review
Minnesota wrapped up the 23rd season of Gopher women's hockey as NCAA Tournament qualifiers and WCHA regular-season runners-up along with tying for third at the WCHA Final Faceoff in 2019-20. The Gophers posted a record of 27-6-3 before the season was cut short prior to the NCAA quarterfinal round when the NCAA announced it was ceasing competitions and championships because of COVID-19 public health concerns on March 12, 2020. The Maroon & Gold said goodbye to six graduating seniors in head coach Brad Frost's 13th season at the helm of the program.
Quest for Eighth National Championship Continues
Minnesota has won seven national titles (2000, 2004, 2005, 2012, 2013, 2015, and 2016) and looks for a historic eighth national crown in 2020-21.
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Last Time Out
Minnesota (9-7-1) enters the series with Bemidji State (2-12-2) after suffering a home sweep to Ohio State (11-5-0). The Gophers fell 2-1 and in game one and 3-2 in game two. Taylor Heise (2a) and Amy Potomak (2a) led the Maroon & Gold against the Buckeyes and Emily Brown, Grace Zumwinkle, and Abigail Boreen each scored goals. Makayla Pahl made 36 saves on 38 shots in game one, and Lauren Bench made 20 saves on 23 shots in game two.
About the Series: Minnesota vs. Bemidji State
Minnesota has an all-time record of 80-9-7 in 96 games against Bemidji State dating back to November 1998. This weekend's series marks the first meeting between the two squads this season, and Minnesota is on an eight-game winning streak against the Beavers.
Notable Notes
- Through 17 games this season, 18 different Gophers have at least one point while 15 different skaters have scored goals.
- Grace Zumwinkle (12g-3a) leads the team with 15 points and 12 goals while Taylor Heise (6g-6a), Emily Oden (2g-10a), and Abbey Murphy (4g-7a) all have reached double-digits for points.
- Crystalyn Hengler, Zumwinkle, and Oden each have two power-play goals on the year.
- Zumwinkle and Heise are tied for second in the nation with three game-winning goals each.
The Gophers honored their five seniors prior to Saturday's game against Ohio State. Since the 2017-18 season, Emily Brown, Olivia Knowles, Taylor Wente, and Grace Zumwinkle have combined for 333 points (138 goals, 195 assists) in 130 games, helping the Gophers to a 92-30-8 record during their four years so far. Co-captains Brown and Zumwinkle have never missed a game in their Gopher careers. Meanwhile, Lauren Bench joined the team this season after beginning her career at Bemidji State; she has played in 13 games for the Maroon & Gold this year, going 8-5-0.
Scoring Milestones
Senior Grace Zumwinkle is Minnesota's active career scoring leader with 139 career points (79g-60a) in 130 career games; she ranks 11th among all-time Gophers with 79 career goals, chasing 10th-ranked Emily West, who had 82 goals from 2007-12.
Junior Taylor Heise (37g-53a) is closing in on her 100th career point after logging her 50th career assist earlier this season against St. Cloud State (Jan. 9). Likewise, senior Emily Brown (15g-51a) recorded her 50th career assist this season against Ohio State (Jan. 30). Junior Emily Oden (18g-42a) passed 50 career points earlier this season against Minnesota Duluth (Nov. 27) as well.
24th Season
The 2020-21 season marks the 24th season of Gopher women's hockey. Through 17 games this season, Minnesota has an all-time record of 689-150-57.
Home, Sweet Home
The 2020-21 season marks the 19th season of Ridder Arena serving as the home of Gopher women's hockey. Minnesota's season-opening win over Ohio State marked a historic 300th win for the Maroon & Gold at Ridder Arena. After the final regular season home series of the year, the Gophers have an all-time record of 303-53-23 in home games at Ridder Arena, dating back to the 2002-03 season.
Freshmen Firsts
Freshmen Abbey Murphy (4g-7a), Anne Cherkowski (1g-5a), Josey Dunne (2g-1a), Audrey Wethington (1g-2a), and Maggie Nicholson (2a) have already recorded their first collegiate points while Addie Burton and Tella Jungels have also made their college debuts and round out Minnesota's rookie class.
Spreading the Wealth
Seven different Gophers scored goals in a 7-4 win over Ohio State (Jan. 30) as Abbey Murphy, Grace Zumwinkle, Emily Oden, Abigail Boreen, Taylor Heise, Crystalyn Hengler, and Catie Skaja all found the back of the net. Prior to that game, Minnesota had not had seven different goal scorers in a game since Nov. 27, 2015, when Dani Cameranesi (2g), Kelly Pannek, Hannah Brandt (3g), Brook Garzone, Lee Stecklein, Sarah Potomak (2g), and Nina Rodgers all scored for the Maroon & Gold in an 11-1 win at Minnesota State.
Aye, Aye Captains
Seniors Emily Brown and Grace Zumwinkle are serving as team captains while fellow seniors Olivia Knowles and Taylor Wente are assistant captains for the Gophers.
Who's New?
Eight newcomers joined the Gophers for the 2020-21 season. Goaltender Lauren Bench (Eagan, Minn./Burnsville High School) has transferred to Minnesota as a graduate student after completing her undergraduate degree at Bemidji State while freshmen forward Addie Burton (Orono, Minn./Blake School), forward Anne Cherkowski (Coldstream, B.C./Pursuit of Excellence), defense Josey Dunne (O'Fallon, Mo./Chicago Mission), forward Tella Jungels (Edina, Minn./Edina High School), forward Abbey Murphy (Evergreen Park, Ill./Chicago Mission), defense Maggie Nicholson (Minnetonka, Minn./Minnetonka High School), and forward Audrey Wethington (Edina, Minn./Blake School) complete the newest class of Gophers.
Who's Back?
Head coach Brad Frost is in his 14th season at the helm of the program with a .818 winning percentage in his first 13 seasons. The Gophers returned 15 players from last year's team, including eight of Minnesota's top-10 scorers. Senior Grace Zumwinkle (25g-20a), junior Taylor Heise (18g-25a), and redshirt junior Amy Potomak (18g-18a) are Minnesota's top returning scorers from a year ago while the Maroon & Gold also returned five of the team's top six defense from last season led by seniors Emily Brown and Olivia Knowles.
Gophers in the Pros
Five University of Minnesota alumnae competed in the NWHL this season as Sydney Baldwin, Amanda Leveille, Meghan Lorence, Chelsey Brodt-Rosenthal, and Winny Brodt-Brown played for the Minnesota Whitecaps. Meanwhile, 10 Gopher women's hockey alums are on regional rosters for the Professional Women's Hockey Players' Association (PWHPA) this season: Sarah Potomak (Calgary); Amanda Kessel and Gigi Marvin (New Hampshire); Sydney Scobee, Hannah Brandt, Dani Cameranesi, Kelly Pannek, Lee Stecklein, Nicole Schammel, and Noora Raty (Minnesota). In addition, Patti Marshall (Brynas IF in Sweden), Alex Woken (Mad Dogs Mannheim in Germany), Katie Robinson (TPS Naisten Liiga in Finland), and Megan Bozek and Noora Raty (Shenzhen KRS Vanke Rays) are playing professional hockey in Europe this season.
2019-20 Season in Review
Minnesota wrapped up the 23rd season of Gopher women's hockey as NCAA Tournament qualifiers and WCHA regular-season runners-up along with tying for third at the WCHA Final Faceoff in 2019-20. The Gophers posted a record of 27-6-3 before the season was cut short prior to the NCAA quarterfinal round when the NCAA announced it was ceasing competitions and championships because of COVID-19 public health concerns on March 12, 2020. The Maroon & Gold said goodbye to six graduating seniors in head coach Brad Frost's 13th season at the helm of the program.
Quest for Eighth National Championship Continues
Minnesota has won seven national titles (2000, 2004, 2005, 2012, 2013, 2015, and 2016) and looks for a historic eighth national crown in 2020-21.
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