Gophers end January with a sweep of Ohio State

No. 2 Minnesota (24-3-1, 14-3-1-0) swept No. 7 Ohio State (15-11-0, 9-9-0-0) in Columbus, Ohio, winning 7-2 on Friday and 7-1 on Saturday. The Gophers scored at least six goals in consecutive games for the first time since scoring at least six in four consecutive games between Nov. 18 and Nov. 30.

Defender Olivia Knowles brings Canadian influence to Gophers

The west coast of British Columbia has orcas, black bears and a rich hockey tradition. Campbell River, British Columbia, located on Vancouver Island, prides itself on being the hometown of Detroit Red Wings legend Steve Yzerman. This coastal city is also the hometown of Gophers defender Olivia Knowles.

Minnesota splits weekend series against Wisconsin

No. 2 Minnesota (22-3-1, 12-3-1-0) defeated No. 1 Wisconsin (21-3-0, 11-3-0-0) 3-1 on Saturday at Ridder Arena after falling 2-1 on Friday. Left winger Nicole Schammel scored twice as the Badgers allowed three goals in a game for the first time since Oct. 19.

Minnesota sweeps Minnesota State to extend winning streak

Minnesota wins inaugural edition of Minnesota Cup

Minnesota routed St. Cloud State 5-1 to take the inaugural Minnesota Cup at Ridder Arena on Sunday. Two players — Grace Zumwinkle and Taylor Heise — each had two goals in the contest.

Gophers advance to Minnesota Cup final

The Gophers advanced to the final round of the inaugural Minnesota Cup on the back on a game-winning goal in overtime from defender Olivia Knowles.

Gophers extend win streak to 10 games

No. 2 Minnesota (17-2-1, 9-2-1) defeated Robert Morris (8-10-4, 6-1-1) 6-1 on Friday and 5-0 on Saturday, extending its winning streak to 10 games. 

Center Catie Skaja helps the Gophers stay relaxed and happy

If the Gophers need a laugh, center Catie Skaja can provide one. When she's not using her speed to create scoring chances, she's helping her teammates stay loose and happy by telling jokes and saying words she doesn't understand.