5,000 carved pumpkins light up Minnesota Zoo this fall
The Minnesota Zoo's Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular is returning this fall, bringing more than 5,000 glowing carved pumpkins to the newly expanded trail in Apple Valley. The event runs Thursday, Sept. 25 through Saturday, Nov. 1. This year's event introduces a trivia theme, with pumpkin artists hiding answers along the trail. Tickets range from $19–$30, with children ages 0–2 admitted free. Nonmember parking is $10 per car.
The Minnesota Zoo's Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular is returning this fall, bringing more than 5,000 glowing carved pumpkins to the newly expanded trail in Apple Valley. The event runs Thursday, Sept. 25 through Saturday, Nov. 1. This year's event introduces a trivia theme, with pumpkin artists hiding answers along the trail. Tickets range from $19–$30, with children ages 0–2 admitted free. Nonmember parking is $10 per car.
Pride on Ice Ep. 8: Coach Brett Larson returns
Minnesota’s head coach joins Jim Rich and Pat Micheletti on Pride on Ice to discuss Matt Cullen’s expanded coaching role, the competition in goal and the decisions behind the Gophers’ forward lines. Larson also previews the opening trip to Michigan Tech and explains why every player has to keep earning his role.
Minnesota’s head coach joins Jim Rich and Pat Micheletti on Pride on Ice to discuss Matt Cullen’s expanded coaching role, the competition in goal and the decisions behind the Gophers’ forward lines. Larson also previews the opening trip to Michigan Tech and explains why every player has to keep earning his role.
Pride on Ice Ep. 7: Assistant Coach Cory Laylin
How do the Gophers become a tougher team to play against? Minnesota assistant coach Cory Laylin explains how Brett Larson’s staff wants to combine skill, speed and grit—and why players will have to earn their ice time. Laylin joins FOX 9’s Jim Rich and Gophers hockey legend Pat Micheletti to discuss coaching the forwards and penalty kill, building a competitive identity and preparing a young roster for college hockey.
How do the Gophers become a tougher team to play against? Minnesota assistant coach Cory Laylin explains how Brett Larson’s staff wants to combine skill, speed and grit—and why players will have to earn their ice time. Laylin joins FOX 9’s Jim Rich and Gophers hockey legend Pat Micheletti to discuss coaching the forwards and penalty kill, building a competitive identity and preparing a young roster for college hockey.
Pride on Ice Ep. 6: Luca Di Pasquo
Gophers goaltender Luca Di Pasquo discusses the Gophers’ new-look team, his approach to consistency and mental preparation, playing in hostile road environments and why he believes Minnesota has an “unbelievable team” this season.
Gophers goaltender Luca Di Pasquo discusses the Gophers’ new-look team, his approach to consistency and mental preparation, playing in hostile road environments and why he believes Minnesota has an “unbelievable team” this season.
Pride on Ice Ep. 5: Paul Martin
Paul Martin joins the Pride on Ice podcast to discuss his expanded role as a Gophers men’s hockey assistant coach under Brett Larson and what he expects from Minnesota’s revamped defense.
Paul Martin joins the Pride on Ice podcast to discuss his expanded role as a Gophers men’s hockey assistant coach under Brett Larson and what he expects from Minnesota’s revamped defense.
Pride on Ice Ep. 4: John Whipple
Gophers hockey alternate captain John Whipple joins the Pride on Ice podcast to discuss Minnesota’s offseason, his new leadership role and the changes under Brett Larson. Whipple explains why the Gophers have “something to prove,” reflects on his growth as a defenseman and shares what he wants to add to his game this season.
Gophers hockey alternate captain John Whipple joins the Pride on Ice podcast to discuss Minnesota’s offseason, his new leadership role and the changes under Brett Larson. Whipple explains why the Gophers have “something to prove,” reflects on his growth as a defenseman and shares what he wants to add to his game this season.
Pride on Ice Ep. 3: Ben Gordon
Welcome to episode three of the Pride on Ice podcast: Hosts Jim Rich and Gopher hockey legend Pat Micheletti sit down with current University of Minnesota assistant coach Ben Gordon. Coach Gordon discusses the recent coaching transition to Brett Larson and the evolving landscape of college hockey recruiting. He also breaks down the announcement of this season's team captains, highlighting Brodie Ziemer, LJ Mooney, and John Whipple.
Welcome to episode three of the Pride on Ice podcast: Hosts Jim Rich and Gopher hockey legend Pat Micheletti sit down with current University of Minnesota assistant coach Ben Gordon. Coach Gordon discusses the recent coaching transition to Brett Larson and the evolving landscape of college hockey recruiting. He also breaks down the announcement of this season's team captains, highlighting Brodie Ziemer, LJ Mooney, and John Whipple.
Brodie Ziemer on new-look Gophers Hockey: 'There's a new buzz'
New Gophers Hockey captain Brodie Ziemer says there's a “new buzz" around the team as Coach Brett Larson puts his mark on the program.
New Gophers Hockey captain Brodie Ziemer says there's a “new buzz" around the team as Coach Brett Larson puts his mark on the program.
Gophers Pride on Ice Podcast: Brodie Ziemer
Gophers hockey captain Brodie Ziemer joins the Pride on Ice podcast to discuss his decision to stay with the program following the coaching transition to Brett Larson.
Gophers hockey captain Brodie Ziemer joins the Pride on Ice podcast to discuss his decision to stay with the program following the coaching transition to Brett Larson.