Gopher Game Notes

Statistics and notes related to @GopherHockey. Not affiliated with the University of Minnesota.

[Gopher Puck Live 〽️ @GopherPuckLive]

No surprise the BSU will be coming to town for an exhibition in January. Has become a regular thing the last few years.

[Gopher Game Notes @GopherGameNotes]

The 17th Minnesota Mr. Hockey winner to play for the #Gophers, Aaron Ness had six goals and 37 points in 111 games in maroon and gold.

The 2022 Olympian was the 92nd Gopher to skate in an NHL game, the 64th to score an NHL goal, and the second to win multiple Calder Cups.

[Hershey Bears @TheHersheyBears]

Aaron Ness: A solid, steady, and reliable blueliner who made his mark in Chocolatetown and beyond.

[Hershey Bears @TheHersheyBears]

A letter from your captain, as he calls it a career 🫶🏻

🔗 https://t.co/CTVHn3BgPq

[Gopher Hockey 365 @Mariucci_Guy]

Minnesota has produced more NHL defensemen than any other program:

Minnesota - 46
North Dakota - 42
Michigan - 39
Wisconsin - 32
Boston University - 31
Boston College - 29
Minnesota-Duluth - 25
Denver - 23
Michigan State - 22

#DmanU #Dupont2Dinky

[The Future of Pride On Ice @FutureGophers]

#FutureGopher〽️ Gunnar Conboy is running it back with @GamblersHockey for the 2026-27 season!

Early rankings have Conboy as a potential late 1st/2nd round pick in the #2027NHLDraft 📈

[Gopher Game Notes @GopherGameNotes]

In 2025-26, incoming #Gophers forward Christian Humphreys recorded 110 points in 85 total games to help the Kitchener Rangers capture their first Memorial Cup since 2003.

Humphreys had 11 goals and 25 points in 22 postseason contests.

[Gopher Game Notes @GopherGameNotes]

Tommy Novak finished with eight points to lead Team USA in scoring at the Men's World Championships.

Fellow former #Gophers Oliver Moore and Ryan Lindgren had three points and one point, respectively. Lindgren also led the Americans with a +4 rating.

[GBSC @GB_IceHockey]

GBSC Player of the Tournament results...
1st: Mat Robson
2nd: Bayley Harewood
3rd: Liam Steele

[Gopher Puck Live 〽️ @GopherPuckLive]

Hearing that the last 2 unknown non-conference games for MN will be against Alaska-Anchorage on Nov. 13/14 this season.

Need to figure out what the full contract will be on that, but at least we know they are coming to Mariucci this year.

Another note... After opening up at Michigan Tech on Oct. 2/3, MN will have a bye weekend for Oct. 9/10.

NC schedule as of now...
https://t.co/Q82XXg7Epy

[The Future of Pride On Ice @FutureGophers]

BBB 21.0 is a rebrand to.....
Brett's Building Blocks!

In this🧵we’ll cover: Four-year Pipeline, Commit Profiles/Stats, #FutureGopher〽️ upcoming schedules, #StateOfHockey Recruiting Guide (2008-2011 born), & New Additions!👇

[Minnesota Men’s Hockey @GopherHockey]

A familiar face, a fresh role, same commitment to the 〽

Brennan Poderzay moves into the role of Director of Goaltending Development heading into 2026-27

🗒:https://t.co/3rv4ZjSqi7
#PrideOnIce

[Gopher Game Notes @GopherGameNotes]

Brock Faber totaled seven goals and 53 points in 97-career contests for the #Gophers.

Combining his totals in the NHL regular season, the Olympics, and Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2025-26, Faber registered 20 goals and 63 points the same number of games.

[Gopher Game Notes @GopherGameNotes]

Jimmy Snuggerud is the 15th former #Gophers player to receive Calder Trophy votes and is the sixth to finish in the top five.

Snuggerud was the third Gopher to post 50-plus points (51) as an NHL rookie and the sixth to score 20-plus goals (21).

[Chris Johnston @reporterchris]

Final voting breakdown on the 2025-26 Calder Trophy:

[Gopher Game Notes @GopherGameNotes]

Last night, incoming #Gophers forward Christian Humphreys scored the game-winning goal in the Kitchener Rangers' sweep-clinching win over the Barrie Colts in the OHL Championship.

Humphreys finished eighth in the OHL Playoffs with nine goals and tied for eighth with 22 points.

[Eric Vegoe @evegoe]

#Gophers fill two of their four games remaining for their 2026-27 slate with a home and home series with Minnesota State on November 27 and 28.

[USA Hockey @usahockey]

Leading the way at the 2026 #MensWorlds 🫡

[Gopher Game Notes @GopherGameNotes]

All-time, 125 different #Gophers have collected 27 medals at the Men's World Championships.

Team USA skaters Oliver Moore, Tommy Novak, and Ryan Lindgren, as well as Team Great Britain goaltender Mat Robson, are set to make their tournament debuts in 2026.

[USA Hockey @usahockey]

Introducing the preliminary roster for the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team! 🇺🇸

#MensWorlds roster details: https://t.co/A4ssxWDEM1

[The Future of Pride On Ice @FutureGophers]

#PrideOnIce〽️ added a high-end piece on the blue line with a commitment from Tarin Smith!

The first "true" CHL➡️NCAA commitment for the 'U' 🇨🇦

3rd rounder in 2024 by #flytogether was a finalist for the 2025-26 WHL Defenseman of the Year (1.09 PPG)

〽️ore on Smith👇🏼

[Gopher Game Notes @GopherGameNotes]

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