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Gophers Return to Ridder Arena For Series With Beavers
11/30/2023 5:30:00 PM | Women's Hockey
MINNEAPOLIS -- The No. 3 ranked Golden Gopher women's hockey team is set to host Bemidji State for a conference clash at Ridder Arena on Friday, Dec. 1 and Saturday, Dec. 2. Minnesota enters the weekend's matchups having won its last 18 games versus Bemidji State.
Last Time Out
The Maroon and Gold won both of their contests in Washington, D.C., beating Harvard 3-1 on Friday, Nov. 24 and No. 8 Cornell 5-1 on Saturday, Nov. 25. Redshirt junior Abbey Murphy registered a four-point weekend, scoring three goals and adding one assist. Murphy's goal against Harvard was career goal No. 50. Against Cornell, Minnesota had four different players score a goal, the fifth time this season they've had four or more goal scorers in one game.
Scouting the Beavers
Bemidji State has started slow in 2023-24, recording one win in its first 13 games. They picked up their first WCHA win against Minnesota State on Nov. 17, a game that went to overtime. Freshman Hailey Armstrong paces the Beavers in goals, recording seven in her 14 games played. Senior Taylor Nelson is tied with Armstrong for the team lead in points, also at seven.Â
Multiple Gopher Contributors
The Maroon and Gold have had various players make an impact to start the year. Redshirt junior Abbey Murphy has led the scoring charge, scoring 15 goals in 13 games to start the season. Junior Ella Huber has registered 14 points in the first 13 games (7g, 7a). Freshman Ava Lindsay has scored four times, stepping up on the Gophers' offensive attack. Fellow freshman Emma Kreisz has scored twice and added eight assists this season. A. Lindsay and Kreisz, often linemates, have flashed tremendous chemistry in their first year with the Gophers. Nelli Laitinen has found the back of the net four times, becoming a major contributor for the Maroon and Gold in her sophomore campaign.
Murphy Magic
Abbey Murphy was named WCHA Forward of the Week on Nov. 27 following her performance in Washington, D.C. Just three days later, she was named WCHA Forward of the Month. Murphy compiled six goals and three assists in the month of November, leading the Gophers to six straight victories.
Stout Goaltending
Goaltender Skylar Vetter set the program record with 52 saves against Ohio State on Oct. 27, beating the previous record of 51 set by Noora Raty. Vetter has recorded two shutouts so far this season. Fifth-year transfer Lucy Morgan has also recorded a shutout this season, providing the Gophers high-quality depth this season. Morgan and Vetter each allowed just one goal in wins against Harvard and No. 8 Cornell on Nov. 24 and Nov. 25.
Defense Acting as an Anchor
The Gophers' three fifth-years -- Taylor Stewart, Madeline Wethington and Solveig Neunzert -- have been key pieces to a strong Minnesota defense this season. They've allowed one or zero goals in 11 of 13 games this season. Nelli Laitinen has taken a step forward in her sophomore season, scoring four goals and assisting five goals in 13 games.
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 15 goals, Huber registering 14 points, Hemp scoring four goals and assisting five times, and M. Wethington scoring two goals and assisting four goals.
Newcomers Making an Impact
Freshman Ava Lindsay has not only scored four goals so far, but made timely plays. Her goal against Harvard on Nov. 24 was critical in a 3-1 win. Fellow freshman Emma Kreisz has also given Minnesota a boost, recording three assists over games on Nov. 24 and Nov. 25. Fifth-year transfers Taylor Stewart and Solveig Neunzert have also played substantial roles on Minnesota's defense.
Scoring Milestones on the Horizon
After adding 23 points in the first 13 games, Abbey Murphy now sits at 91 career points (52g, 39a), and is on pace to quickly approach the century mark. Madeline Wethington also added to her pursuit of 100 career points by scoring two goals and four assists so far this year. She now sits at 83 career points (24g, 59a). Peyton Hemp sits at 69 career points (32g, 37a) after the Gophers' first 13 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.
Last Time Out
The Maroon and Gold won both of their contests in Washington, D.C., beating Harvard 3-1 on Friday, Nov. 24 and No. 8 Cornell 5-1 on Saturday, Nov. 25. Redshirt junior Abbey Murphy registered a four-point weekend, scoring three goals and adding one assist. Murphy's goal against Harvard was career goal No. 50. Against Cornell, Minnesota had four different players score a goal, the fifth time this season they've had four or more goal scorers in one game.
Scouting the Beavers
Bemidji State has started slow in 2023-24, recording one win in its first 13 games. They picked up their first WCHA win against Minnesota State on Nov. 17, a game that went to overtime. Freshman Hailey Armstrong paces the Beavers in goals, recording seven in her 14 games played. Senior Taylor Nelson is tied with Armstrong for the team lead in points, also at seven.Â
Multiple Gopher Contributors
The Maroon and Gold have had various players make an impact to start the year. Redshirt junior Abbey Murphy has led the scoring charge, scoring 15 goals in 13 games to start the season. Junior Ella Huber has registered 14 points in the first 13 games (7g, 7a). Freshman Ava Lindsay has scored four times, stepping up on the Gophers' offensive attack. Fellow freshman Emma Kreisz has scored twice and added eight assists this season. A. Lindsay and Kreisz, often linemates, have flashed tremendous chemistry in their first year with the Gophers. Nelli Laitinen has found the back of the net four times, becoming a major contributor for the Maroon and Gold in her sophomore campaign.
Murphy Magic
Abbey Murphy was named WCHA Forward of the Week on Nov. 27 following her performance in Washington, D.C. Just three days later, she was named WCHA Forward of the Month. Murphy compiled six goals and three assists in the month of November, leading the Gophers to six straight victories.
Stout Goaltending
Goaltender Skylar Vetter set the program record with 52 saves against Ohio State on Oct. 27, beating the previous record of 51 set by Noora Raty. Vetter has recorded two shutouts so far this season. Fifth-year transfer Lucy Morgan has also recorded a shutout this season, providing the Gophers high-quality depth this season. Morgan and Vetter each allowed just one goal in wins against Harvard and No. 8 Cornell on Nov. 24 and Nov. 25.
Defense Acting as an Anchor
The Gophers' three fifth-years -- Taylor Stewart, Madeline Wethington and Solveig Neunzert -- have been key pieces to a strong Minnesota defense this season. They've allowed one or zero goals in 11 of 13 games this season. Nelli Laitinen has taken a step forward in her sophomore season, scoring four goals and assisting five goals in 13 games.
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 15 goals, Huber registering 14 points, Hemp scoring four goals and assisting five times, and M. Wethington scoring two goals and assisting four goals.
Newcomers Making an Impact
Freshman Ava Lindsay has not only scored four goals so far, but made timely plays. Her goal against Harvard on Nov. 24 was critical in a 3-1 win. Fellow freshman Emma Kreisz has also given Minnesota a boost, recording three assists over games on Nov. 24 and Nov. 25. Fifth-year transfers Taylor Stewart and Solveig Neunzert have also played substantial roles on Minnesota's defense.
Scoring Milestones on the Horizon
After adding 23 points in the first 13 games, Abbey Murphy now sits at 91 career points (52g, 39a), and is on pace to quickly approach the century mark. Madeline Wethington also added to her pursuit of 100 career points by scoring two goals and four assists so far this year. She now sits at 83 career points (24g, 59a). Peyton Hemp sits at 69 career points (32g, 37a) after the Gophers' first 13 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.
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