Five Takeaways From U.S. Gold at Four Nations Cup Dustin Nelson | November 7, 2016 For the second straight year, the U.S. women’s team took first at the Four Nations Cup. Though they dropped a decision to Canada in the round-robin stage, they turned it…
Sidney Peters Thrives in Gopher Sweep of St. Cloud Dustin Nelson | October 30, 2016 MINNEAPOLIS — The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers have come out of yet another weekend with a series sweep. This time it was against an outmatched St. Cloud State, who…
The Twisted Logic of Waiving Teemu Pulkkinen Dustin Nelson | October 28, 2016 Friday, the Minnesota Wild waived Teemu Pulkkinen. Though the Finnish forward has torn up the AHL, he has yet to show the same level of offensive prowess in the NHL.…
Gophers Find Positives in Sweep of Duluth, Despite Slow Starts Dustin Nelson | October 16, 2016 MINNEAPOLIS – Despite some tense moments, the Gophers women’s team took home a pair of wins against the University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs over the weekend. The Gophers owned a…
11 Trades You Forgot About, Impacting Rosters This Season Dustin Nelson | October 14, 2016 It’s often said that you need to wait years before you can really determine the winners and losers of a trade. That’s especially true when draft picks or prospects are…
12 Defensemen and Goaltenders to Watch in Women’s College Hockey Dustin Nelson | October 11, 2016 The women’s college hockey season has kicked off and it’s already been unexpectedly exciting just a week into October. The top three teams from the preseason coaches poll have all…
13 Forwards to Watch in Women’s College Hockey Dustin Nelson | October 5, 2016 The women’s college hockey season is getting underway. It’s an interesting season after an almost unparalleled amount of talent left the college game in the spring. Big opportunities await a…
10 Forwards to Watch in College Hockey Dustin Nelson | October 5, 2016 The college hockey season is about to get underway this weekend. 60 teams begin working toward a championship (though the ivies start a little later). It’s also the start of…
Gophers Youth and Goaltending Have to Answer Questions Opening Weekend Dustin Nelson | October 3, 2016 MINNEAPOLIS – The Univeristy of Minnesota Golden Gophers swept their opening weekend series against the Lindenwood Lions, capping things off with a 6-2 win Saturday. Despite a deep roster, particularly…
Seven Potential Landing Spots for Jacob Trouba Dustin Nelson | September 25, 2016 Jacob Trouba, one of the Winnipeg Jets’ top young players, has made public his request to be traded out of Winnipeg and says he will not report to training camp.…
Gophers Start Quest to Defend National Title Dustin Nelson | September 24, 2016 MINNEAPOLIS — The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers played their first game of the 2016-17 season Friday night, taking a 5-4 win over the Minnesota Whitecaps in an exhibition game that…
Five Takeaways For Minnesota Wild Prospects at Traverse City Dustin Nelson | September 22, 2016 The Minnesota Wild closed out the 2016 Traverse City Prospects Tournament with a 3-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks Tuesday. The win, which took three third-period goals including a game-winner…
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