In a season that’s been up and down for the Gophers, December has almost certainly been an up.
They’ve hit their stride since Thanksgiving, averaging 4 goals per game over that span. In that same time, they’ve taken four of six games, with a lopsided 8-3 loss to Ohio State standing out as a sore spot.
Nevertheless, when they welcome UMass, Alabama-Huntsville, and Mercyhurst to Mariucci this weekend, they’ll be ready to make a point: they’re here to stay.
Over the past 25 years, the Gophers have taken the title more than half the time and have put together an impressive 34-13-3 record, per Gopher Sports.