Fasching’s four-point night leads Minnesota over Penn State, Gophers claim Big Ten title

Minnesota needed one point from Saturday’s contest with Penn State to win its second Big Ten title in as many years. Getting two points would have made tiebreakers unnecessary, but the Gophers got three when they beat the Nittany Lions 6-2 and completed their weekend sweep of Penn State. “It feels good,” Gophers senior captain … Read more

Three things from the weekend in the B1G

The second-to-last weekend of Big Ten play is in the books and the only thing we know for certain is that the last weekend is going to be drama-filled. Michigan State swept Wisconsin and now occupies the top spot in the conference standings. The distance between the first-place Spartans and fourth-place Penn State is three … Read more

Three things from the weekend in the B1G

The second-to-last weekend of Big Ten play is in the books and the only thing we know for certain is that the last weekend is going to be drama-filled. Michigan State swept Wisconsin and now occupies the top spot in the conference standings. The distance between the first-place Spartans and fourth-place Penn State is three … Read more

Three things from the split-filled weekend in the B1G

Greetings from the frozen tundra of Southern Minnesota. It was a perfect weekend to stay inside and watch some college hockey. All six Big Ten teams were in action against each other and the weekend produced some competitive games. Here’s how things panned out: Minnesota and Penn Split a series in Happy Valley Michigan State … Read more

Three things from the split-filled weekend in the B1G

Greetings from the frozen tundra of Southern Minnesota. It was a perfect weekend to stay inside and watch some college hockey. All six Big Ten teams were in action against each other and the weekend produced some competitive games. Here’s how things panned out: Minnesota and Penn Split a series in Happy Valley Michigan State … Read more

Three things from the weekend in the Big Ten

All six Big Ten teams were in action against each other this weekend. Both of the two-game series ended in sweeps and Michigan battled back for a split in its elongated two-weekend series with Michigan State. Here’s how things ended up: Penn State swept Wisconsin at home and picked up its first season sweep of … Read more

Three things from the weekend in the Big Ten

All six Big Ten teams were in action against each other this weekend. Both of the two-game series ended in sweeps and Michigan battled back for a split in its elongated two-weekend series with Michigan State. Here’s how things ended up: Penn State swept Wisconsin at home and picked up its first season sweep of … Read more

Three things from the weekend in the B1G

All six teams in the Big Ten were in action this weekend. Both conference series yielded sweeps and two teams had games against nonconference opponents. Here’s how things played out: Minnesota lost to Minnesota State and Minnesota-Duluth at the North Star College Cup. Michigan swept Wisconsin. Michigan State swept Ohio State. Penn State picked up … Read more

Three things from the weekend in the B1G

All six teams in the Big Ten were in action this weekend. Both conference series yielded sweeps and two teams had games against nonconference opponents. Here’s how things played out: Minnesota lost to Minnesota State and Minnesota-Duluth at the North Star College Cup. Michigan swept Wisconsin. Michigan State swept Ohio State. Penn State picked up … Read more

Boyd’s two goals help propel Minnesota past Wisconsin

Senior forward Travis Boyd described Minnesota’s shootout loss to Wisconsin on Friday night as “embarrassing.” Boyd’s two-goal game helped the Gophers rebound against the Badgers. His teammates also kicked in a couple goals and stood up for each other when things got chippy late in the game. “I though we finished our chances a little … Read more

Three things from the weekend in the Big Ten

Two conference series, one nonconference matchup and an exhibition game went down this weekend in the Big Ten. Here’s how things played out: Michigan defeated Minnesota 4-3 in overtime on Friday and completed the sweep by winning 7-5 on Saturday. Ohio State downed Penn State 5-4 in overtime on Friday but the Nittany Lions responded … Read more