2017–18 Minnesota Golden Gophers women's ice hockey season

The Minnesota Golden Gophers women's ice hockey program represent the University of Minnesota during the 2017-18 NCAA Division I women's ice hockey season.

2017–18 Minnesota Golden Gophers women's ice hockey season
WCHA Final Face-Off Champions
ConferenceWCHA
Home iceRidder Arena
Record
Overall1-2-1
Home1-2-1
Road0-0-0
Coaches and Captains
Head CoachBrad Frost
Assistant CoachesJoel Johnson
Bethany Brausen
Captain(s)Sydney Baldwin[1]
Cara Piazza
Minnesota Golden Gophers women's ice hockey seasons
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Following a Frozen Four appearance in March, the Golden Gophers were well represented in both international play and Olympic preparations. The April IIHF World Championships featured an impressive 10 alumni and current players from the team. Six players represented the US team including Lee Stecklein and 5 alumni.[2][3] Of the two Canadians, current player Sarah Potomak made her country's team. Two alumni represented Finland to round out the ten. All of the Golden Gophers left the tournament with a medal, with the US taking gold, Canada silver, and Finland bronze.[4]

In May, Countries began the 2018 Olympic selections. The 2017-18 US Team includes six Minnesota alumni, and Lee Stecklein. This will be Stecklein's second Olympic Games.[5][6] A week after the US announced their team, Team Canada completed their Centralization roster, choosing Sarah Potomak, and her sister Amy Potomak. Of the 28 selected, 23 will be chosen to represent Canada at the Olympics[7]

Recruiting

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PlayerPositionNationalityNotes
Emily BrownDefense United StatesMember of Team USA U18
Alex GulsteneGoaltender CanadaAttended Okanagan Hockey Academy
Olivia KnowlesDefense CanadaPlayed for Team Canada U18
Amy PotomakForward CanadaNamed Team Canada's Centralization roster
Taylor WenteForward United StatesMember of Team USA U18
Grace ZumwinkleForward United StatesOne of 3 recruits from Team USA U18

Roster

2017–18 Golden Gophers

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No. S/P/C Player Class Pos Height DoB Hometown Previous team
2 Emily Brown Freshman D 5' 7" (1.7 m) Blaine, Minnesota Team USA U18
4 Tianna Gunderson Junior F 5' 6" (1.68 m) Roseau, Minnesota Minnesota Selects North
5 Sophie Skarzynski Junior D 5' 8" (1.73 m) Lake Forest, Illinois Team USA U18
7 Taylor Williamson Junior F 5' 7" (1.7 m) Edina, Minnesota Team USA U18
8 Kippin Keller Sophomore F 5' 4" (1.63 m) Minnetonka, Minnesota Minnetonka HS
9 Sydney Baldwin (C) Senior D 5' 7" (1.7 m) Minnetonka, Minnesota Minnetonka HS
10 Cara Piazza (C) Senior F 5' 7" (1.7 m) Darien, Illinois Downers Grove South HS
12 Grace Zumwinkle Freshman F 5' 8" (1.73 m) Excelsior, Minnesota Team USA U18
14 Lindsay Agnew Sophomore F 5' 7.5" (1.71 m) Oakville, Ontario Team Canada U18
15 Jackie Pieper Junior (RS) F 5' 6" (1.68 m) Edina, Minnesota Merrimack College
17 Sierra Smith Junior F 5' 8" (1.73 m) Stillwater, Minnesota Minnesota Blades
18 Katie Robinson Sophomore D 5' 10" (1.78 m) Kasson, Minnesota Minnesota Jr. Whitecaps
19 Kelly Pannek Senior F 5' 8" (1.73 m) Plymouth, Minnesota Benilde-St. Margaret's HS
20 Alex Woken Sophomore F 5' 8" (1.73 m) Fargo, North Dakota Shattuck-St. Mary's
23 Caitlin Reilly Senior F 5' 5" (1.65 m) Chanhassen, Minnesota Penn State
24 Olivia Knowles Freshman D 5' 9" (1.75 m) Campbell River, British Columbia Team Canada U18
25 Nicole Schammel Junior (RS) F 5' 5" (1.65 m) Red Wing, Minnesota Minnesota State
26 Sarah Potomak Junior F 5' 5" (1.65 m) Aldergrove, British Columbia Team Canada U18
27 Patti Marshall Sophomore D 5' 7" (1.7 m) Thief River Falls, MN Shattuck-St. Mary's
28 Taylor Wente Freshman F 5' 8" (1.73 m) Plymouth, Minnesota Team USA U18
29 Alex Gulstene Freshman G 5' 8" (1.73 m) Vancouver, British Columbia Okanagan Hockey Academy
30 Serena D'Angelo Sophomore G 5' 4" (1.63 m) Stoney Creek, Ontario Stoney Creek Jr. Sabres
31 Emma May Junior G 5' 6" (1.68 m) Eagan, Minnesota Minnesota Jr. Whitecaps
37 Sydney Peters Senior (RS) G 5' 10" (1.78 m) Geneva, Illinois North American Hockey Academy

Standings

2017–18 Western Collegiate Hockey Association standings
Conference Overall
GP W L T SW PTS GF GA GP W L T GF GA
#2 Wisconsin 2420222648129 37314212344
#6 Ohio State 2414643496351 382410411276
#5 Minnesota* 2413830427454 382411311979
Minnesota-Duluth 24101132354962 35151647182
Bemidji State 2491321306068 38161939096
St. Cloud State 2461441234159 3382055282
Minnesota State 243210093782 34528157123
Championship: March 4, 2018
indicates conference regular season champion; * indicates conference tournament champion
Rankings: USCHO.com

2017-18 Schedule

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Date Opponent# Rank# Site Decision Result Record
Regular Season
September 29 Merrimack* #3 Ridder ArenaMinneapolis, MN Sidney Peters L 3–4  0–1–0
October 1 Merrimack* #3 Ridder Arena • Minneapolis, MN Alex Gulstene W 4–1  1–1–0
October 6 Ohio State #4 Ridder Arena • Minneapolis, MN Alex Gulstene L 2–3  1–2–0 (0–1–0)
October 7 Ohio State #4 Ridder Arena • Minneapolis, MN Alex Gulstene T 5–5 OT 1–2–1 (0–1–1)
October 13 at Bemidji State #9 Sanford CenterBemidji, MN Sidney Peters W 3–1  2–2–1 (1–1–1)
October 14 at Bemidji State #9 Sanford Center • Bemidji, MN Sidney Peters W 4-3 OT 3–2–1 (2–1–1)
October 20 at Minnesota-Duluth Amsoil ArenaDuluth, MN   
October 21 at Minnesota-Duluth Amsoil Arena • Duluth, MN   
October 28 Wisconsin Ridder Arena • Minneapolis, MN   
October 29 Wisconsin Ridder Arena • Minneapolis, MN   
November 3 at Minnesota State Verizon Wireless CenterMankato, MN   
November 4 at Minnesota State Verizon Wireless Center • Mankato, MN   
November 10 at Mercyhurst* Mercyhurst Ice CenterErie, PA   
November 11 at Mercyhurst* Mercyhurst Ice Center • Erie, PA   
November 17 St. Cloud State Ridder Arena • Minneapolis, MN   
November 18 St. Cloud State Ridder Arena • Minneapolis, MN   
November 25 at Lindenwood* Lindenwood Ice ArenaWentzville, MO   
November 26 at Lindenwood* Lindenwood Ice Arena • Wentzville, MO   
December 1 Bemidji State Ridder Arena • Minneapolis, MN   
December 2 Bemidji State Ridder Arena • Minneapolis, MN   
December 8 Minnesota-Duluth Ridder Arena • Minneapolis, MN   
December 9 Minnesota-Duluth Ridder Arena • Minneapolis, MN   
January 9, 2018 St. Cloud State Ridder Arena • Minneapolis, MN   
January 12 Vermont* Ridder Arena • Minneapolis, MN   
January 13 Vermont* Ridder Arena • Minneapolis, MN   
January 19 at Ohio State OSU Ice RinkColumbus, OH   
January 20 at Ohio State OSU Ice Rink • Columbus, OH   
January 26 Minnesota State Ridder Arena • Minneapolis, MN   
January 27 Minnesota State Ridder Arena • Minneapolis, MN   
February 2 St. Cloud State Herb Brooks National Hockey CenterSt. Cloud, MN   
February 3 St. Cloud State Herb Brooks National Hockey Center • St. Cloud, MN   
February 16 Wisconsin LaBahn ArenaMadison, WI   
February 17 Wisconsin LaBahn Arena • Madison, WI   
WCHA Tournament
February 23 TBD* TBD •  (Quarterfinals, Game 1)   
February 24 TBD* TBD •  (Quarterfinals, Game 2)   
*Non-conference game. #Rankings from USCHO.com Poll.

References

  1. "Gophers Name 2017-18 Captains". CBS Interactive. 12 June 2017. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
  2. "World Championship to Begin Friday". CBS Interactive. 29 March 2017. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
  3. "Five Minnesotans Named to U.S. Women's World Championship Roster". State of Hockey. 9 March 2017. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
  4. "IIHF Women's Worlds: Day Six". CBS Interactive. 7 April 2017. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
  5. "Seven Gophers Named to U.S. Women's National Team". CBS Interactive. 5 May 2017. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
  6. "Lee Stecklein profile". USA Hockey. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
  7. "Potomak Duo Named to Canada's Centralization Roster". CBS Interactive. 11 May 2017. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
  8. "Future Gophers Earn Multiple Accolades". CBS Interactive. 27 April 2017. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
  9. "2017-18 Roster". CBS Interactive. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
  10. "2017-18 Schedule". CBS Interactive. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
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