University of Minnesota Athletics
John Pohl - M Club Hall of Fame
John Pohl
Men's Hockey (1998-2002)
Class of 2022
John Pohl made his mark on the Gopher men's hockey program during his time with the Gophers. A team captain in 2002, Pohl guided Pride on Ice to its first NCAA Championship in 23 years when the team defeated Maine, 4-3 in overtime at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn. Pohl was a first-team All-American and recorded 79 points that year. It was the most by a Gopher in a decade and 13th-most all-time. His 52 assists also ranks fourth all-time. The two-time team captain was also a 2002 All-WCHA First Team selection that season.
Pohl was drafted by the St. Louis Blues in 1998 and went on to play professionally from 2002-2010.