University of Minnesota Athletics
2025-26 Women's Hockey Roster
Jersey Number 12
Avery Hovland
- Class:
- Freshman
- Position:
- Forward
- Hometown:
- West Fargo, N.D.
- High School:
- West Fargo HS
2025-26 • Freshman Season:
- Skated in 34 games for the Gophers in her freshman season
- Recorded her first career point on Nov. 15 against Bemidji St.
- Scored her first career goal against Minnesota St. on Jan. 9
- Potted a goal against Wisconsin on Jan. 30 in a 3-2 victory
- Recorded the game-winning goal at St. Thomas on Feb. 6
- Tallied 95 faceoff wins in her first season
- Skated to a +11 rating on the season
- Minnesota posted a 4-0-0 record when Hovland recorded a point
High School/Club: • Skated for the North American Hockey Academy (White) Team in Braintree, MA. • Posted seven goals, 12 assists and 19 points in just 24 games. • Invited to the USA Hockey National Player Development Camp in 2023.
Personal: • Daughter of Kelly and Aaron. • Has one sibling, Easton.
Press Conference: Greg May Introduction
Monday, March 23
Greg "Boom" May Named Head Coach
Sunday, March 22
NCAA Hockey Hype
Friday, March 13
Ridder Arena Transformation
Friday, March 13
