Gophers aiming to take advange of home ice in NCAA Tournament

The University of Minnesota women’s hockey team finds itself in a familiar spot as it opens up NCAA Tournament play on Saturday.

Gopher hockey cheer team is drawing skaters from out of state

The Gopher Hockey Cheer Team prides themselves on being figure skaters first, who are taught to cheer. Out of the 12 Gopher team members this season, all but four are from out of state.

Gophers after playoff loss to Notre Dame: ‘The sky is not falling’

Bob Motzko called it the perfect scenario for the Big Ten Tournament: Win a share of the regular season title, but keep playing as the No. 2 seed rather than get a first round bye.

Gopher hockey: What’s at stake at Penn State

The University of Minnesota men’s hockey team closes out the regular season this weekend at No. 15-ranked Penn State, and Bob Motzko’s crew has a lot to play for.

Gopher hockey already in playoff mode with 4 games left

The University of Minnesota men’s hockey team left Michigan without a regulation victory lats weekend, but Bob Motzko was surprisingly upbeat about his squad after practice Tuesday.

Gophers announcer Tanner Hoops overcame multiple hurdles to achieve his dreams

Behind every radio microphone is some artist whose job it is to paint a picture so vivid in detail, that those not in attendance can see it clearly. For Tanner Hoops, it’s something he’s excelled at since first getting an opportunity.

Gophers forward Jimmy Snuggerud earns Big Ten First Star of the Week

University of Minnesota forward Jimmy Snuggerud is the Big Ten’s First Star of the Week after helping lead the Gophers to a weekend sweep of rival Wisconsin.

Wild winger Ryan Hartman suspended 10 games for hit against Ottawa

The Minnesota Wild ends a five game road trip at the Boston Bruins Tuesday night, and there’s a very good chance they won’t have Ryan Hartman.

Gopher hockey seeks Big Ten bounce back against rival Wisconsin

The University of Minnesota men’s hockey team didn’t have the weekend it was looking for at No. 2-ranked Michigan State with the Big Ten lead on the line.

Gophers face Michigan State in battle of top-5 teams for Big Ten lead

It might be the middle of January, but it will feel more like March for the University of Minnesota men’s hockey team in East Lansing, Mich., this weekend.

Gophers taunt Wisconsin student section after overtime victory, weekend sweep

The University of Minnesota men’s hockey team is on fire, having won eight straight games after completing a weekend sweep of Wisconsin at the Kohl Center.