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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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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.

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

[8]

Player Position Nationality Notes
Emily Brown Defense  United States Member of Team USA U18
Alex Gulstene Goaltender  Canada Attended Okanagan Hockey Academy
Olivia Knowles Defense  Canada Played for Team Canada U18
Amy Potomak Forward  Canada Named Team Canada's Centralization roster
Taylor Wente Forward  United States Member of Team USA U18
Grace Zumwinkle Forward  United States One of 3 recruits from Team USA U18

Roster

2017–18 Golden Gophers

[9]

No. S/P/C Player Class Pos Height DoB Hometown Previous team
2 Minnesota Emily Brown Freshman D 5' 7" (1.7 m) Blaine, Minnesota Team USA U18
4 Minnesota Tianna Gunderson Junior F 5' 6" (1.68 m) Roseau, Minnesota Minnesota Selects North
5 Illinois Sophie Skarzynski Junior D 5' 8" (1.73 m) Lake Forest, Illinois Team USA U18
7 Minnesota Taylor Williamson Junior F 5' 7" (1.7 m) Edina, Minnesota Team USA U18
8 Minnesota Kippin Keller Sophomore F 5' 4" (1.63 m) Minnetonka, Minnesota Minnetonka HS
9 Minnesota Sydney Baldwin (C) Senior D 5' 7" (1.7 m) Minnetonka, Minnesota Minnetonka HS
10 Illinois Cara Piazza (C) Senior F 5' 7" (1.7 m) Darien, Illinois Downers Grove South HS
12 Minnesota Grace Zumwinkle Freshman F 5' 8" (1.73 m) Excelsior, Minnesota Team USA U18
14 Ontario Lindsay Agnew Sophomore F 5' 7.5" (1.71 m) Oakville, Ontario Team Canada U18
15 Minnesota Jackie Pieper Junior (RS) F 5' 6" (1.68 m) Edina, Minnesota Merrimack College
17 Minnesota Sierra Smith Junior F 5' 8" (1.73 m) Stillwater, Minnesota Minnesota Blades
18 Minnesota Katie Robinson Sophomore D 5' 10" (1.78 m) Kasson, Minnesota Minnesota Jr. Whitecaps
19 Minnesota Kelly Pannek Senior F 5' 8" (1.73 m) Plymouth, Minnesota Benilde-St. Margaret's HS
20 North Dakota Alex Woken Sophomore F 5' 8" (1.73 m) Fargo, North Dakota Shattuck-St. Mary's
23 Minnesota Caitlin Reilly Senior F 5' 5" (1.65 m) Chanhassen, Minnesota Penn State
24 British Columbia Olivia Knowles Freshman D 5' 9" (1.75 m) Campbell River, British Columbia Team Canada U18
25 Minnesota Nicole Schammel Junior (RS) F 5' 5" (1.65 m) Red Wing, Minnesota Minnesota State
26 British Columbia Sarah Potomak Junior F 5' 5" (1.65 m) Aldergrove, British Columbia Team Canada U18
27 Minnesota Patti Marshall Sophomore D 5' 7" (1.7 m) Thief River Falls, MN Shattuck-St. Mary's
28 Minnesota Taylor Wente Freshman F 5' 8" (1.73 m) Plymouth, Minnesota Team USA U18
29 British Columbia Alex Gulstene Freshman G 5' 8" (1.73 m) Vancouver, British Columbia Okanagan Hockey Academy
30 Ontario Serena D'Angelo Sophomore G 5' 4" (1.63 m) Stoney Creek, Ontario Stoney Creek Jr. Sabres
31 Minnesota Emma May Junior G 5' 6" (1.68 m) Eagan, Minnesota Minnesota Jr. Whitecaps
37 Illinois 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† 24 20 2 2 2 64 81 29 37 31 4 2 123 44
#6 Ohio State 24 14 6 4 3 49 63 51 38 24 10 4 112 76
#5 Minnesota* 24 13 8 3 0 42 74 54 38 24 11 3 119 79
Minnesota Duluth 24 10 11 3 2 35 49 62 35 15 16 4 71 82
Bemidji State 24 9 13 2 1 30 60 68 38 16 19 3 90 96
St. Cloud State 24 6 14 4 1 23 41 59 33 8 20 5 52 82
Minnesota State 24 3 21 0 0 9 37 82 34 5 28 1 57 123
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 Arena • Minneapolis, 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 Center • Bemidji, 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 Arena • Duluth, 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 Center • Mankato, MN   
November 4 at Minnesota State Verizon Wireless Center • Mankato, MN   
November 10 at Mercyhurst* Mercyhurst Ice Center • Erie, 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 Arena • Wentzville, 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 Rink • Columbus, 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 Center • St. Cloud, MN   
February 3 St. Cloud State Herb Brooks National Hockey Center • St. Cloud, MN   
February 16 Wisconsin LaBahn Arena • Madison, 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.

Awards and honors

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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