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Gophers Travel to St. Cloud for Top-10 Meeting With Huskies
12/4/2023 7:30:00 PM | Women's Hockey
MINNEAPOLIS -- The No. 2 ranked Golden Gopher women's hockey team (13-2-0) is set to travel to St. Cloud, Minn. for a mid-week meeting with the No. 8 Huskies (12-5-0) at Herb Brooks National Hockey Center on Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.
Last Time Out
The Maroon and Gold swept Bemidji State behind an explosion of offense, scoring 18 goals in two games at Ridder Arena on Dec. 1 and Dec. 2. The Gophers saw four multi-goal games this past weekend, including Abbey Murphy scoring two in each of the two wins. Six different Gophers scored a goal in Minnesota's 9-2 win on Friday, while seven different players scored a goal on Saturday.
Rematch with the Huskies
Minnesota and St. Cloud State faced off on Oct. 17 at Ridder Arena, a tightly-contested game that saw the Gophers prevail by a score of 2-1. Entering Tuesday's meeting, Minnesota has won eight games in a row, while St. Cloud State recently beat No. 1 Ohio State.
Scouting the Huskies
St. Cloud State enters Tuesday's game ranked No. 8 in the nation by USCHO, having won three of their previous four games. Klara Hymlarova leads the Huskies in goals scored with six, followed by CC Bowlby and Emma Gentry, who each have scored five. Goaltender Sanni Ahola holds a record of 6-1 so far this season, including five shutouts.
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 19 goals in 15 games. Junior Ella Huber has registered 20 points in the first 15 games (8g, 12a). Freshman Ava Lindsay has scored seven times, stepping up on the Gophers' offensive attack. Fellow freshman Emma Kreisz has scored three goals and added 10 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 five 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 D.C. Just three days later, she was named WCHA Forward of the Month. Murphy compiled eight points against Bemidji State on Dec. 1 & 2, scoring four goals and adding four assists.
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 allowed just three goals combined in wins against Bemidji State on Dec. 1 & 2.
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 13 of 15 games this season. Nelli Laitinen has taken a step forward in her sophomore season, scoring five goals and assisting six goals in 15 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 19 goals, Huber registering 20 points, Hemp scoring six goals and assisting eight times, and M. Wethington scoring two goals and assisting six goals.
Newcomers Making an Impact
Freshman Ava Lindsay has not only scored seven goals so far, but made timely plays. She registered a five-point weekend against Bemidji State on Dec. 1 & 2. Fellow freshman Emma Kreisz has also given Minnesota a boost, recording three points against the Beavers. Fifth-year transfers Taylor Stewart and Solveig Neunzert have also played substantial roles on Minnesota's defense.
Scoring Milestones on the Horizon
After adding 31 points in the first 15 games, Abbey Murphy now sits at 99 career points (56g, 43a), just one point away from the century mark. Madeline Wethington also added to her pursuit of 100 career points by scoring two goals and six assists so far this year. She now sits at 85 career points (24g, 61a). Peyton Hemp sits at 74 career points (34g, 40a) after the Gophers' first 15 games in 2023-24.
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 swept Bemidji State behind an explosion of offense, scoring 18 goals in two games at Ridder Arena on Dec. 1 and Dec. 2. The Gophers saw four multi-goal games this past weekend, including Abbey Murphy scoring two in each of the two wins. Six different Gophers scored a goal in Minnesota's 9-2 win on Friday, while seven different players scored a goal on Saturday.
Rematch with the Huskies
Minnesota and St. Cloud State faced off on Oct. 17 at Ridder Arena, a tightly-contested game that saw the Gophers prevail by a score of 2-1. Entering Tuesday's meeting, Minnesota has won eight games in a row, while St. Cloud State recently beat No. 1 Ohio State.
Scouting the Huskies
St. Cloud State enters Tuesday's game ranked No. 8 in the nation by USCHO, having won three of their previous four games. Klara Hymlarova leads the Huskies in goals scored with six, followed by CC Bowlby and Emma Gentry, who each have scored five. Goaltender Sanni Ahola holds a record of 6-1 so far this season, including five shutouts.
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 19 goals in 15 games. Junior Ella Huber has registered 20 points in the first 15 games (8g, 12a). Freshman Ava Lindsay has scored seven times, stepping up on the Gophers' offensive attack. Fellow freshman Emma Kreisz has scored three goals and added 10 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 five 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 D.C. Just three days later, she was named WCHA Forward of the Month. Murphy compiled eight points against Bemidji State on Dec. 1 & 2, scoring four goals and adding four assists.
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 allowed just three goals combined in wins against Bemidji State on Dec. 1 & 2.
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 13 of 15 games this season. Nelli Laitinen has taken a step forward in her sophomore season, scoring five goals and assisting six goals in 15 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 19 goals, Huber registering 20 points, Hemp scoring six goals and assisting eight times, and M. Wethington scoring two goals and assisting six goals.
Newcomers Making an Impact
Freshman Ava Lindsay has not only scored seven goals so far, but made timely plays. She registered a five-point weekend against Bemidji State on Dec. 1 & 2. Fellow freshman Emma Kreisz has also given Minnesota a boost, recording three points against the Beavers. Fifth-year transfers Taylor Stewart and Solveig Neunzert have also played substantial roles on Minnesota's defense.
Scoring Milestones on the Horizon
After adding 31 points in the first 15 games, Abbey Murphy now sits at 99 career points (56g, 43a), just one point away from the century mark. Madeline Wethington also added to her pursuit of 100 career points by scoring two goals and six assists so far this year. She now sits at 85 career points (24g, 61a). Peyton Hemp sits at 74 career points (34g, 40a) after the Gophers' first 15 games in 2023-24.
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 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
Highlights: Gophers 4, St. Cloud State 1
Friday, October 10