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Gophers Ready for Showdown With No. 2 Buckeyes
10/26/2023 10:37:00 AM | Women's Hockey
MINNEAPOLIS -- The No. 4 ranked Golden Gopher women's hockey team looks to stay unbeaten with a weekend series with the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes. The Gophers will travel to Columbus and take on the Buckeyes on Friday, Oct. 27 at 5:00 p.m. CT and Saturday, Oct. 28 at 2:00 p.m. CT on Saturday.
Gophers Victorious in Home Opener Against St. Cloud State
The Maroon and Gold took down St. Cloud State 2-1 on Oct. 17, their first home game of the 2023-24 season. The Gopher newcomers had a profound impact on Tuesday night, with freshmen linemates Ava Lindsay and Emma Kreisz adding one and two points, respectfully. A. Lindsay found the back of the net for the first Minnesota goal, which was assisted by Kreisz. Fifth-year senior Taylor Stewart scored what turned out to be the game-winning goal, her first time lighting the lamp for the Gophers.
Scouting the Buckeyes
The Buckeyes are off to a hot start in 2022-23 after being ranked No. 2 in the USCHO preseason poll. Ohio State sits with a record of 5-1-0 before their matchup with Minnesota, winning their first four WCHA contests of the season. The Buckeyes' only loss came in the opening game of the season, in which they fell to Colgate, which is currently ranked No. 3 in the nation. Senior goaltender Raygan Kirk has been stout between the pipes thus far, earning WCHA Goaltender of the Week honors twice, after a 6-2 win over Colgate and following her shutout of Cornell. Ohio State has significant contributors up and down the roster, with four players scoring three or more goals this season. They also have six players that have recorded at least five points so far, including Hannah Bilka, who's scored four goals and added six assists in six games.
Multiple Contributors
The Maroon and Gold have had various players make an impact in their first five games of the season. Redshirt junior Abbey Murphy has led the scoring charge, scoring seven goals in five games to start the season. Junior Ella Huber has registered seven points in the first five games (3g, 4a). Freshman Ava Lindsay has scored twice in five games, stepping up on the Gophers' offensive attack. Fellow freshman Emma Kreisz has scored one goal and added three assists this season. A. Lindsay and Kreisz, partners on Minnesota's third line, have flashed tremendous chemistry in their first year with the Gophers.
Stout Goaltending
Goaltenders Skylar Vetter and Lucy Morgan have allowed just two combined goals this season, with Vetter notching a shutout on Oct. 6 (17 saves) and Morgan shutting out St. Thomas on Oct. 14 (16 saves) for her first shutout as a Gopher.
Experience on Defense
The Gophers have three fifth-year seniors in their defensive group, with Madeline Wethington, Solveig Neunzert and Taylor Stewart anchoring Minnesota's back line thus far in 2023-24. The trio has aided the Maroon and Gold's success that has limited their opponents to just two goals through five contests.
Captains Leading the Way
Junior Peyton Hemp was named team captain this fall for the first time in her career, while Madeline Wethington, Abbey Murphy and Ella Huber were named assistant captains, also the first time they've worn a letter. All three of the Gopher leaders have made their presence felt thus far in 2023-24, with Murphy scoring seven goals, Huber registering seven points, Hemp scoring once and assisting once, and M. Wethington scoring one goal and assisting three goals.
Newcomers Making an Impact
Freshman Ava Lindsay scored her second collegiate goal on Oct. 17 against St. Cloud State, a critical play in a 2-1 victory. Fellow freshman Emma Kreisz also added two assists on the night. Fifth-year senior Taylor Stewart netted her first goal as a Gopher on Tuesday, in addition to playing a critical role on defense for the Maroon and Gold.
Scoring Milestones on the Horizon
After adding 11 points in the first five games, Abbey Murphy now sits at 71 career points (40g, 31a), and is on pace to quickly approach the century mark. Madeline Wethington also added to her pursuit of 100 career points by scoring one goal and three assists so far this year. She now sits at 81 career points (23g, 58a). Peyton Hemp sits at 62 career points (29g, 33a) after the Gophers' first five games in 2022-23.
Quest for Eighth National Title
Minnesota has won seven national championships (2000, 2004, 2005, 2012, 2013, 2015, and 2016) and looks for a historic eighth title national crown in 2023-24.
Gophers Victorious in Home Opener Against St. Cloud State
The Maroon and Gold took down St. Cloud State 2-1 on Oct. 17, their first home game of the 2023-24 season. The Gopher newcomers had a profound impact on Tuesday night, with freshmen linemates Ava Lindsay and Emma Kreisz adding one and two points, respectfully. A. Lindsay found the back of the net for the first Minnesota goal, which was assisted by Kreisz. Fifth-year senior Taylor Stewart scored what turned out to be the game-winning goal, her first time lighting the lamp for the Gophers.
Scouting the Buckeyes
The Buckeyes are off to a hot start in 2022-23 after being ranked No. 2 in the USCHO preseason poll. Ohio State sits with a record of 5-1-0 before their matchup with Minnesota, winning their first four WCHA contests of the season. The Buckeyes' only loss came in the opening game of the season, in which they fell to Colgate, which is currently ranked No. 3 in the nation. Senior goaltender Raygan Kirk has been stout between the pipes thus far, earning WCHA Goaltender of the Week honors twice, after a 6-2 win over Colgate and following her shutout of Cornell. Ohio State has significant contributors up and down the roster, with four players scoring three or more goals this season. They also have six players that have recorded at least five points so far, including Hannah Bilka, who's scored four goals and added six assists in six games.
Multiple Contributors
The Maroon and Gold have had various players make an impact in their first five games of the season. Redshirt junior Abbey Murphy has led the scoring charge, scoring seven goals in five games to start the season. Junior Ella Huber has registered seven points in the first five games (3g, 4a). Freshman Ava Lindsay has scored twice in five games, stepping up on the Gophers' offensive attack. Fellow freshman Emma Kreisz has scored one goal and added three assists this season. A. Lindsay and Kreisz, partners on Minnesota's third line, have flashed tremendous chemistry in their first year with the Gophers.
Stout Goaltending
Goaltenders Skylar Vetter and Lucy Morgan have allowed just two combined goals this season, with Vetter notching a shutout on Oct. 6 (17 saves) and Morgan shutting out St. Thomas on Oct. 14 (16 saves) for her first shutout as a Gopher.
Experience on Defense
The Gophers have three fifth-year seniors in their defensive group, with Madeline Wethington, Solveig Neunzert and Taylor Stewart anchoring Minnesota's back line thus far in 2023-24. The trio has aided the Maroon and Gold's success that has limited their opponents to just two goals through five contests.
Captains Leading the Way
Junior Peyton Hemp was named team captain this fall for the first time in her career, while Madeline Wethington, Abbey Murphy and Ella Huber were named assistant captains, also the first time they've worn a letter. All three of the Gopher leaders have made their presence felt thus far in 2023-24, with Murphy scoring seven goals, Huber registering seven points, Hemp scoring once and assisting once, and M. Wethington scoring one goal and assisting three goals.
Newcomers Making an Impact
Freshman Ava Lindsay scored her second collegiate goal on Oct. 17 against St. Cloud State, a critical play in a 2-1 victory. Fellow freshman Emma Kreisz also added two assists on the night. Fifth-year senior Taylor Stewart netted her first goal as a Gopher on Tuesday, in addition to playing a critical role on defense for the Maroon and Gold.
Scoring Milestones on the Horizon
After adding 11 points in the first five games, Abbey Murphy now sits at 71 career points (40g, 31a), and is on pace to quickly approach the century mark. Madeline Wethington also added to her pursuit of 100 career points by scoring one goal and three assists so far this year. She now sits at 81 career points (23g, 58a). Peyton Hemp sits at 62 career points (29g, 33a) after the Gophers' first five games in 2022-23.
Quest for Eighth National Title
Minnesota has won seven national championships (2000, 2004, 2005, 2012, 2013, 2015, and 2016) and looks for a historic eighth title national crown in 2023-24.
Highlights: Gophers 4, UMD 0
Friday, October 24
Highlights: Gophers 6, Ohio State 3
Sunday, October 19
Highlights: Gophers 1, Ohio State 4
Saturday, October 18
Highlights: Gophers 5, St. Cloud State 3
Saturday, October 11