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Veterans shine on Veterans Day as Gophers rally to split with Penn State

Trailing in the second period, the Minnesota Gophers got goals from two of their more experienced forwards to overcome red-hot Penn State and head out on a six-game road trip on a high note.

November 11, 2022 10:51 PM

By Jess Myers

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Opportunistic Nittany Lions knock off top-ranked Gophers in series opener

The Minnesota Gophers coach said his team played 35 minutes of good hockey versus high-flying Penn State. That was not nearly enough to win a 60-minute game, as the Nittany Lions toppled the nation's top-ranked team for the second time in a week.

November 10, 2022 10:06 PM

By Jess Myers

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With Penn State shooting from all angles, Gophers prepare to narrow the Nittany Lions' chances

Off to their best season start in program history and quickly climbing the national rankings, Penn State comes to Minneapolis with their "shoot first" style that at times has given the Minnesota Gophers fits. And for the Nittany Lions, facing the nation's top-ranked team is nothing new.

November 09, 2022 05:09 PM

By Jess Myers

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Bouncing Around the Big Ten: 'White Out' crowd awaits Minnesota

A look at the Big Ten conference with a preview of Minnesota and Iowa's games.

October 20, 2022 11:44 AM

By Zech Lambert

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Gophers survive 'clunker' to beat Penn State in Big Ten playoff semifinal

With a flair for the dramatic, the Minnesota Gophers scored late in the third period for their ninth consecutive win, and advanced to the Big Ten title game after a stiff challenge from Penn State.

March 12, 2022 11:23 PM

By Jess Myers

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Down by three, Gophers roar back to sweep Nittany Lions for sixth straight win

The Minnesota Gophers got a pre-game boost with the return of their three Olympians, then gave themselves a boost in the final 40 minutes, climbing out of a deep hole to sweep at Penn State for the first time since 2017.

February 19, 2022 08:44 PM

By Jess Myers

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Down by three, Gophers roar back to sweep Nittany Lions for sixth straight win

February 19, 2022 08:03 PM

By Jess Myers

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Shorthanded Gophers scrap and claw for a 3-1 win at Penn State

Missing two players to injury, one to a suspension and three to the Olympics, the Minnesota Gophers still managed to get their coach his first win at Penn State on Friday, keeping pace in the race for the Big Ten title.

February 18, 2022 09:09 PM

By Jess Myers

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On a roll, Gophers look for a change of fortunes at Penn State

During his time in the USHL, Bob Motzko's teams had trouble with one particular opponent. It has been the same during his time in the Big Ten, where Penn State has been a challenging place for his Gophers to play

February 17, 2022 04:58 PM

By Jess Myers