Tag: hockey

Abbey Murphy Returns For 2025-26 Gopher Women's Hockey Season

All-American forward Abbey Murphy will return to the University of Minnesota women’s hockey program for her final season of eligibility, head coach Brad Frost announced on Wednesday morning. “We are ecstatic that Murph has chosen to come back,” said Frost. “She is a staple within our Gopher program and women’s hockey worldwide. Our team and… Continue reading Abbey Murphy Returns For 2025-26 Gopher Women's Hockey Season

Brooke McQuigge Is A Hockey Lifer Who’s Fallen In Love With the Game Again – Minnesota Wild

Young female hockey players suiting up in their jerseys and skates can aspire to play professionally. Having those dreams wasn’t necessarily the case for the current crop of PWHL players. But it hasn’t stopped players like Minnesota Frost rookie Brooke McQuigge from having a blast coming to the rink every day. “I tell my parents… Continue reading Brooke McQuigge Is A Hockey Lifer Who’s Fallen In Love With the Game Again – Minnesota Wild

California Native Dominique Petrie Rode Her Own Wave To Pro Hockey – Minnesota Wild

Thousands of lakes or ice rinks didn’t surround Dominique Petrie. Instead, the California native grew up near the Bay Area and the Pacific Ocean. Hockey opportunities weren’t as plentiful out west as some of her PWHL teammates and opponents might have had in Minnesota or Canada. She grew up playing boys’ triple-A hockey throughout her… Continue reading California Native Dominique Petrie Rode Her Own Wave To Pro Hockey – Minnesota Wild

Best of Jackson LaCombe | Minnesota Golden Gopher Hockey Career Highlights

Jackson LaCombe finished his four year Gopher career tied for 13th in program history for points by a defenseman (99), before signing with the Anaheim Ducks in 2023. Sign up for daily email updates from Gopher Athletics! Go to to sign up.

Best of Logan Cooley | Minnesota Golden Gopher Hockey Highlights

Logan Cooley finished fifth in Gophers history for single-season points by a freshman (60 in 2022-23) before signing a professional contract with the Arizona Coyotes. Sign up for daily email updates from Gopher Athletics! Go to to sign up.

Best of Matthew Knies | Minnesota Golden Gopher Hockey Highlights

Matthew Knies spent two years with the Gophers, totaling 75 points before signing a professional contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2023. Sign up for daily email updates from Gopher Athletics! Go to to sign up.

Mike Koster Minnesota Golden Gopher Hockey Career Highlights

Mike Koster finished his career tied for third in Gophers history in career games played (180) and signed a professional contract with the Iowa Heartlanders in 2025. Sign up for daily email updates from Gopher Athletics! Go to to sign up.

Oliver Moore Minnesota Golden Gopher Hockey Career Highlights

Take a look back at some of the best plays and moments from Oliver Moore’s career as a gopher. Moore signed a professional contract with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2025. Sign up for daily email updates from Gopher Athletics! Go to to sign up.