2020–21 Minnesota Golden Gophers women's ice hockey season
The Minnesota Golden Gophers represented the University of Minnesota in WCHA women's ice hockey during the 2020-21 NCAA Division I women's ice hockey season. The program did not qualify for the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2007, snapping its streak of 12 consecutive tournament appearances. Among the season highlights, Grace Zumwinkle was recognized as a Second-Team All-America selection.
2020–21 Minnesota Golden Gophers women's ice hockey season | |
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Conference | WCHA |
Rankings | |
USCHO.com | 6 |
Record | |
Overall | 11-8-1 |
Conference | 11-7-1 |
Home | 4-5-1 |
Road | 7-3-0 |
Coaches and captains | |
Head coach | Brad Frost (14th season) |
Assistant coaches | Joel Johnson Bethany Brausen |
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In the aftermath of the Frozen Four, it was announced that the Golden Gophers were invited to participate in the Smashville NCAA Women's Hockey Showcase this November at the Ford Ice Center, practice facility of the NHL's Nashville Predators. Also participating in the tournament will be Division I women's hockey programs Boston College, Colgate and Mercyhurst.[1]
Offseason
Recruiting
Player | Position | Nationality | Notes |
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Anne Cherkowski | Forward | ![]() | Competed with Canadian National Under-18 Team, serving as an alternate captain for the silver medal roster at the 2020 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship |
Regular season
Standings
Conference | Overall | ||||||||||||||
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GP | W | L | T | SW | PTS | GF | GA | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | ||
#1 Wisconsin † * | 16 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 36 | 62 | 25 | 21 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 79 | 33 | |
#4 Minnesota-Duluth | 16 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 50 | 23 | 23 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 55 | 33 | |
#3 Ohio State | 16 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 42 | 32 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 56 | 42 | |
#6 Minnesota | 19 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 36 | 62 | 40 | 20 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 65 | 45 | |
Minnesota State | 20 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 38 | 56 | 20 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 38 | 56 | |
St. Cloud State | 19 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 18.5 | 32 | 62 | 19 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 32 | 62 | |
Bemidji State | 20 | 2 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 12.5 | 24 | 72 | 20 | 2 | 16 | 2 | 24 | 72 | |
Championship: March 8, 2021 † indicates conference regular season champion; * indicates conference tournament champion Rankings: USCHO.com; updated March 25, 2021 |
Schedule
Source:[2]
Date | Opponent# | Rank# | Site | Decision | Result | Record | |||||
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Regular Season | |||||||||||
November 21 | Ohio State Buckeyes | Ridder Arena • Minneapolis, Minnesota | Lauren Bench | W 4-0 | 1-0-0 (1-0-0) | ||||||
November 22 | Ohio State Buckeyes | Ridder Arena • Minneapolis, Minnesota | Andrea Braendli (OSU) | L 1-2 | 1-1-0 (1-1-0) | ||||||
November 27 | Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs | Amsoil Arena • Duluth, MN | W 4-2 | ||||||||
November 28 | Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs | Amsoil Arena • Duluth, MN | W 2-1 | ||||||||
*Non-conference game. #Rankings from USCHO.com Poll. |
Roster
2020-21 Gophers
No. | S/P/C | Player | Class | Pos | Height | DoB | Hometown | Previous team |
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1 | ![]() |
Olivia King | Sophomore | F | 5' 6" (1.68 m) | Garrison, Minnesota | Brainerd HS | |
2 | ![]() |
Emily Brown | Senior | D | 5' 8" (1.73 m) | Blaine, Minnesota | ||
3 | ![]() |
Catie Skaja | Junior | F | 5' 7" (1.7 m) | New Prague, Minnesota | ||
4 | ![]() |
Audrey Wethington | Freshman | F | 5' 7" (1.7 m) | Edina, Minnesota | Blake School | |
5 | ![]() |
Madeline Wethington | Sophomore | D | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | Edina, Minnesota | Blake School | |
6 | ![]() |
Gracie Ostertag | Junior | D | 5' 7" (1.7 m) | Shakopee, Minnesota | Shattuck-Saint Mary's | |
7 | ![]() |
Sydney Shearen | Sophomore | F | 5' 4" (1.63 m) | Hugo, Minnesota | White Bear Lake HS | |
9 | ![]() |
Taylor Heise | Junior | F | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | Lake City, Minnesota | Red Wing HS | |
11 | ![]() |
Anne Cherkowski | Freshman | F | 5' 6" (1.68 m) | Coldstream, British Columbia | Canadian U18 National Team Pursuit of Excellence | |
12 | ![]() |
Grace Zumwinkle | Senior | F | 5' 9" (1.75 m) | Excelsior, Minnesota | Breck School | |
13 | ![]() |
Crystalyn Hengler | Junior | D | 5' 8" (1.73 m) | Eden Prairie, Minnesota | Eden Prairie HS | |
14 | ![]() |
Maggie Nicholson | Freshman | D | 5' 9" (1.75 m) | Minnetonka, Minnesota | Minnetonka HS | |
16 | ![]() |
Amy Potomak | Junior | F | 5' 6" (1.68 m) | Aldergrove, British Columbia | Canadian National Team | |
17 | ![]() |
Josey Dunne | Freshman | D | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | O'Fallon, Missouri | Chicago Mission | |
18 | ![]() |
Abbey Murphy | Freshman | F | 5' 5" (1.65 m) | Evergreen Park, Illinois | Chicago Mission | |
19 | ![]() |
Tella Jungels | Freshman | F | 5' 4" (1.63 m) | Edina, Minnesota | Edina HS | |
21 | ![]() |
Emily Oden | F | 5' 8" (1.73 m) | Edina, Minnesota | Edina HS | ||
22 | ![]() |
Abigail Boreen | F | 5' 6" (1.68 m) | Somerset, Wisconsin | Hill-Murray School | ||
24 | ![]() |
Olivia Knowles | Senior | D | 5' 9" (1.75 m) | Campbell River, British Columbia | Pursuit of Excellencee | |
26 | ![]() |
Addie Burton | Freshman | F | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | Orono, Minnesota | Blake School | |
28 | ![]() |
Taylor Wente | Senior | F | 5' 6" (1.68 m) | Plymouth, Minnesota | ||
33 | ![]() |
Makayla Paul | Sophomore | G | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | Rochester, Minnesota | Rochester Mayo HS | |
35 | ![]() |
Lauren Bench | Senior | G | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | Eagan, Minnesota | Bemidji State Beavers (WCHA) | |
Awards and honors
References
- Dani Pluchinsky (March 24, 2021). "Raiders to Compete in NCAA Women's Hockey Showcase: Colgate Joins Boston College, Mercyhurst and Minnesota". gocolgateraiders.com. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
- "2020–21 Minnesota Golden Gophers Women's Ice Hockey Schedule". University of Minnesota. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
- "2020–21 Minnesota Golden Gophers Women's Ice Hockey Roster". University of Minnesota. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
- "MINNESOTA'S LAUREN BENCH HONORED AS NATIONAL GOALTENDER OF THE MONTH". wcha.com. December 3, 2020. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
- "Five Hockey East Players Players Named CCM/AHCA Women's All-Americans - NCAA #1 seed Northeastern boasts four players on the two teams". hockeyeastonline.com. March 19, 2021. Retrieved March 19, 2021.