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Gophers women's hockey has feisty, fan-favorite Murphy back for another season
U.S. Olympian Abbey Murphy amassed a career-high 65 points in 2024-25 for the Gophers.
Gophers football and men's basketball among many U programs thriving academically
The Gophers football team's Academic Progress Rate ranks fourth in the Big Ten, and men's basketball is tied for first.
Former Lakeville South hockey forward Pritchard flips commitment to Gophers
Tate Pritchard, who previously had committed to Minnesota State Mankato, played the past two seasons with Sioux City of the USHL.
Buium's whirlwind season hasn't concluded despite Wild's ouster from playoffs
The 19-year-old defenseman will play for the United States in the world championship in Sweden.
Wild's Rossi admittedly uncertain over future after up-and-down season
Marco Rossi had a career-high 60 points but ended the season centering the fourth line and is a restricted free agent this summer.
Gophers land commitment from sought-after high school linebacker
Hudson Dunn of Peoria, Ariz., has scholarship offers from several Big Ten schools, including Michigan, Oregon and Penn State.
Wild overtime: Key takeaways as Vegas ends Wild's season
Jack Eichel's goal ended up giving the Golden Knights a lead they would never give up.
Gophers football team lands commitment from a Pennsylvania running back
Ezekiel Bates was recruited by Boston College, Virginia Tech and Wake Forest before committing to the Gophers.
Vegas' big-timers show up, and the Golden Knights win Game 5
The Wild will have their season on the line Thursday at Xcel Energy Center as they trail the series 3-2.
Gophers add Purdue offensive lineman Jaden Ball through transfer portal
The 6-5, 300-pounder also had offers from Ohio State and Syracuse.
Wild overtime: Takeaways after Vegas rallies and ties playoff series with OT victory
Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy broke up his top line and the moves paid off when Ivan Barbashev scored the game-winner.
Gophers add former Boston College quarterback in the transfer portal
Emmett Morehead was a part-time starter at BC in 2022 before spending the 2024 season with Old Dominion sidelined by a knee injury.
Wild overtime: Takeaways from the Game 3 victory over Vegas
The members of the Golden Knights' top line, Jack Eichel, Mark Stone and Ivan Barbashev, have been held in check during the series.
Gophers add not one, but two punters from transfer portal
Australian Tom Weston played at Division II Ouachita Baptist, while Brody Richter was UCLA's starter last year.
Gophers add running back Johann Cardenas, a transfer from Vanderbilt
The Houston native had a highly productive high school career.
Key takeaways from Wild's 5-2 victory over Vegas
The little things were important as the Wild evened the series at one.
Gophers football team adds defensive tackle Mo Omonode, a transfer from Purdue
The 6-foot, 286-pounder played three seasons for the Boilermakers and has one year of eligibility remaining.
Gophers redshirt freshman running back enters transfer portal
Jaydon Wright, a three-star 2024 recruit, battled injuries during his time in Minnesota.
Takeaways from the Wild's loss to the Golden Knights in Game 1 of their NHL playoff series
Vegas' power play loomed as a concern pregame, and that was validated. Also notable: faceoff numbers, Zeev Buium's debut and the physical play.
U football lands defensive back Nestor, a transfer from Iowa
Nestor, who has two years of eligibility remaining, played as a reserve cornerback for the Hawkeyes the past two years.
Minnesota Wild-Vegas Golden Knights matchup chart
A look at the two teams as the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs begin this weekend.
Gophers quarterback Pyron, a transfer from Georgia Tech, is re-entering the portal
Zach Pyron was receiving third-team reps at quarterback during spring practice with the Gophers.
Gophers receive commitment from Florida high school wide receiver
Hayden Moore had offers from 14 FBS programs, including Boston College, Iowa and Vanderbilt.
Gophers land Utah high school receiver and Wayzata defensive lineman
Wayzata's Eli Diane is the first commitment for the Class of 2027, and wideout Kai Meza is the seventh for the Class of 2026.
Michigan State's Isaac Howard wins Hobey Baker Award
The Gophers' Sam Rinzel and Jimmy Snuggerud were named West All-Americans.
Gophers QB Lindsey making strides in spring practice as team looks to replace Brosmer
Redshirt freshman Drake Lindsey "is playing at a really high level," Gophers coach P.J. Fleck said.
U looks to factor star safety Perich in to offensive plan
Gophers coach P.J. Fleck ready to see big offensive moments from Koi Perich.
Gophers men's hockey team lands goalie via transfer from Michigan State
Luca Di Pasquo went 7-0-0 for Michigan State this season and also has a history of success outside college.
Gophers men's hockey team lands transfer from Nebraska Omaha
Tanner Ludtke, from Lakeville South High School, led Omaha in scoring in 2023-24 but was hampered by injury this winter.
Chesley becomes sixth Gophers hockey player to turn pro since season ended
Gophers defenseman Ryan Chesley has signed with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL), a Washington Capitals affiliate.
NHL bound: Rinzel, Moore and Wood leave Gophers for NHL deals
Sam Rinzel, Oliver Moore and Matthew Wood join Jimmy Snuggerud as Gophers who have turned pro since Thursday.
Analysis: Frustration is a familiar feeling after Gophers' latest NCAA tournament exit
Gophers men's hockey coach said, "These guys deserved better," after Thursday's loss to UMass in the NCAA regional semifinals.
Snuggerud leaves Gophers to sign with NHL's Blues
A day after a sudden end to his junior season, the high-scoring forward signed an entry-level contract.
Gophers blow lead, lose to UMass in NCAA men's hockey regional on controversial OT goal
Minnesota coach Bob Motzko said tripping should have been called on the play that led to the winning score.
Minnesota State Mankato falls to Western Michigan in OT, exits NCAA men's hockey tournament
A goal by Grant Slukynsky 7:14 into the second overtime period moved top-seeded Western Michigan into the regional final.
Gophers land top-ranked football recruit in Wisconsin's 2026 class
Offensive tackle Gavin Meier of Janesville Parker High School pledged to Minnesota and coach P.J. Fleck.
For love of the U: Snuggerud's Gophers hockey connection goes three generations deep
Gophers captain Jimmy Snuggerud's father, Dave, and grandfather Jim Westby were stars at Minnesota and played for Team USA, too.
Minnesota State Mankato, 'sneaky good' to say the least, is back in the NCAA men's hockey tournament
The Mavericks, in coach Luke Strand's second season, lean on goaltender Alex Tracy, statistically atop the nation.
Everything to know about the NCAA Fargo regional
The Gophers are set to face UMass while MSU Mankato will take on top-seeded Western Michigan, beginning Thursday.
Motzko announces Liam Souliere will start in goal for Gophers vs. UMass
Liam Souliere has NCAA tournament experience and will get the nod over sophomore Nathan Airey.
Gophers' NCAA tourney opener vs. UMass comes after a concerning 18-day layoff
Gophers men's hockey coach Bob Motzko had his team play an exhibition game in Rochester to stay sharp for this Thursday's regional semifinal.
Gophers men's hockey will open NCAA tournament against UMass in Fargo
The Gophers, who last played on March 9, will be playing Thursday in a regional in North Dakota for the second time in three seasons.
Signs point to Gophers landing in Fargo for NCAA men's hockey tournament
College Hockey Insider: Minnesota appears in line to be a No. 2 regional seed when the field is revealed Sunday.
Chance to win third NCAA title slips away from Gophers' Steveson
Wyatt Hendrickson of Oklahoma State defeated the Minnesota heavyweight 5-4 and ended the storybook return by the Olympic champion.
Gophers receive commitment from Arizona prep wide receiver
Rico Blassingame, a 6-3, 180-pounder, has 15 offers from Power Four schools.
Gophers churning out NFL prospects, but they have to replace them now, too
The Gophers opened spring practice Thursday with big holes to fill, coming of last season's 8-5 finish.
For one college hockey conference, after years of March memories, it's 'Last Call in St. Paul'
College Hockey Insider: The NCHC Frozen Faceoff comes to Xcel Energy Center this weekend before the conference tournament moves to campus sites.
NCAA wrestling championships preview and broadcast info for the meet in Philadelphia
The No. 5 Gophers have heavyweight Gable Steveson seeded first and redshirt freshman Max McEnelly seeded third at 184 pounds.
If Steveson wins another title, is he the best NCAA heavyweight of all-time?
Gable Steveson returned to the Gophers this season, determined to win a third national championship and solidify his place in NCAA history.
Minnesota State Mankato clinches spot in NCAA men's hockey tournament because of St. Thomas' ineligibility
The Mavericks and Tommies will meet for the Mason Cup on Friday, but an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament is not on the line.
Gophers hockey senior Huglen expected to miss NCAA tournament with leg injury
Aaron Huglen, a center from Roseau, suffered an injury that leaves the Gophers without their third-line center.
No spring game for Gophers again this year, but fans have two chances to watch spring practice
The Gophers have joined a national trend of football teams moving away from holding a spring game.
Gophers will try to buck trend of hockey teams ousted early in conference tournaments
College Hockey Insider: Since 2003, only two eventual NCAA champions failed to advance out of the first round of their conference tournaments.
U men's hockey ousted by Notre Dame, has long wait until NCAAs
The Gophers jeopardized their shot at a No. 1 seed by failing to get out of the first round of the Big Ten tournament against last-place Notre Dame.
Gophers top Fighting Irish, push Big Ten men's hockey tournament series to final game
Connor Kurth scored the go-ahead goal and assisted on the winner. They'll settle this Sunday.
Gophers fall to Fighting Irish in opener of Big Ten men's hockey tournament
Minnesota will need to win each of the next two days to reach the semifinals.
Potential Steveson vs. Kerkvliet rematch headlines Big Ten wrestling meet
Gophers heavyweight Gable Steveson could face Penn State star and Minnesota native Greg Kerkvliet for the Big Ten title Sunday.
A transfer from UConn, Wood adds more grit to the Gophers men's hockey team
Matthew Wood was a 2023 first-round NHL draft pick for Nashville and has seen his game grow for Minnesota.
Not yet eligible for the NCAA tourney, Tommies take aim at a CCHA crown
College Hockey Insider: St. Thomas is 12-3-1 since the start of January under fourth-year coach Rico Blasi.
Gophers snag a victory over Nittany Lions and a share of the Big Ten title
Minnesota lost its chance at the outright championship before it began to play Saturday thanks to Michigan State's win.
Gophers hit a complication in push for Big Ten men's hockey title: OT loss to Penn State
Minnesota still can win the conference championship Saturday, but it will need help.
Thomas isn't just a defenseman for the Gophers. Motzko calls him the 'Eraser.'
The Gophers men's hockey team will need tight defense to make an NCAA tournament run. When healthy, Cal Thomas provides.
Analysis: What makes Western Michigan so tough as NCAA men's hockey postseason nears?
College Hockey Insider: The Broncos are closing in on their first NCHC regular-season title and could earn a No. 1 regional seed for the 16-team NCAA tournament.
Gophers hire running backs coach, reveal other coaching moves
Jayden Everett, an assistant at Michigan last season, will handle the backfield. Nick Faus, Jordan Hendy, Christian Pawola and C.J. Robbins also were added to the football staff.
Gophers thrash Buckeyes, move into first place in Big Ten men's hockey
Minnesota rose to the top with a sweep of Ohio State and Penn State's sweep of Michigan State.
Gophers overcome Buckeyes, stand alone in second place in Big Ten men's hockey
Minnesota, boosted by Brody Lamb's resurgence, moved to just a point behind first-place Michigan State.
With a familiar name for Gophers fans, Beckett Hendrickson blossoms as a freshman
Beckett Hendrickson, whose father, Darby, played for the Gophers and Wild, is growing into his role this season.
As 4 Nations tourney flourishes, the Gophers' Motzko, Snuggerud still get chills
College Hockey Insider: Bob Motzko has coached and Jimmy Snuggerud has played for Team USA in intense showdowns vs. bitter rival Canada.
Gophers gain commitment from four-star cornerback Hopkins of Nashville
Ranked No. 22 nationally at his position in the 2026 class, Justin Hopkins picked Minnesota over Georgia Tech, USC and Tennessee.
Gophers heavyweight Steveson makes his final home match his 63rd victory in a row
Sixth-ranked Minnesota lost to third-ranked Iowa, its 11th consecutive loss to the Hawkeyes.
McEnelly gives Gophers wrestling a rising star to pair with Steveson
The Gophers enter Friday's showdown with Iowa with Max McEnelly at 17-0 and ranked No. 4 at 184 pounds.
Signs point to senior transfer Souliere taking over full-time in net for Gophers
Men's hockey coach Bob Motzko has used both Liam Souliere and Nathan Airey most weekends but could be ready to pick one goalie for the stretch run.
College Hockey Insider: North Dakota-Denver series looms large, especially for the visitors
"We've got to start sweeping" is the Fighting Hawks' mantra, sitting at No. 23 in the PairWise rankings.
Analysis: Minnesota State Mankato aiming to return atop CCHA
College Hockey Insider: The Mavericks have a key home series this weekend against surprising Augustana.
Minnesota Gophers offensive lineman Martes Lewis enters the transfer portal
Martes Lewis, an offensive lineman who started three games for the Gophers in the 2024 season, including the Duke's Mayo Bowl win over Virginia Tech, has entered his name into the transfer portal.
