A four-goal third period fueled the No. 3/4 Golden Gophers’ come-from-behind victory over Alaska, 5-2, in non-conference men’s hockey action Saturday evening inside 3M Arena at Mariucci.
Minnesota (13-2-1 overall) trailed 2-1 entering the final frame before scoring four times to take down the Nanooks (4-7-3 overall). Leo Gruba scored his first NCAA goal for the eventual game winner 5:19 into the third period before Jimmy Clark and Sam Rinzel added insurance goals as the Maroon and Gold remained unbeaten at home this season at 5-0-1.
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