Minnesota had a hard start to the season, but after accruing some wins on the road, they were ready to return to Ridder Arena and take some wins at home. This meant taking St. Cloud on Friday night. While St Cloud’s Kayla Friesen’s shot on Sidney Peters was the first of the game, the Gophers exploded into action and kept that level of vigor throughout the rest of the game. Cara Piazza flew down the left side with the puck and Grace Zumwinkle nearly tipped it in, but instead kicked off a Minnesota flurry.
Janine Alder fended off the attacks on her crease admirably.