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

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2017–18 Minnesota Golden Gophers
women's ice hockey season
WCHA Final Face-Off Champions
2018 NCAA tournament, Lost in Quarterfinals 0–4 to Wisconsin
ConferenceWCHA
Home iceRidder Arena
Record
Overall24–11–3
Home13–6–2
Road11–5–1
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 2017–18 Minnesota Golden Gophers women's ice hockey season represented the University of Minnesota during the 2017–18 NCAA Division I women's ice hockey season. They were coached by Brad Frost in his 11th 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

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Source[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

Regular Season

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Standings

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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

Schedule

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Source[9]

Date Time Opponent# Rank# Site Decision Result Attendance Record
Regular Season
September 29 7:07 Merrimack* #3 Ridder ArenaMinneapolis, MN Peters L 3–4  1,171 0–1–0 (0–0–0)
October 1 2:07 Merrimack* #3 Ridder Arena • Minneapolis, MN Gulstene W 4–1  1,047 1–1–0 (0–0–0)
October 6 7:07 Ohio State #4 Ridder Arena • Minneapolis, MN Gulstene L 2–3  1,670 1–2–0 (0–1–0)
October 7 3:07 Ohio State #4 Ridder Arena • Minneapolis, MN Gulstene T 5–5 OT 1,356 1–2–1 (0–1–1)
October 13 3:07 at Bemidji State #9 Sanford CenterBemidji, MN Peters W 3–1  321 2–2–1 (1–1–1)
October 14 3:07 at Bemidji State #9 Sanford Center • Bemidji, MN Peters W 4–3 OT 577 3–2–1 (2–1–1)
October 20 3:37 at #8 Minnesota Duluth #7 AMSOIL ArenaDuluth, MN Gulstene W 4–1  1,240 4–2–1 (3–1–1)
October 21 3:37 at #8 Minnesota Duluth #7 AMSOIL Arena • Duluth, MN Peters W 2–1  1,259 5–2–1 (4–1–1)
October 28 4:07 #1 Wisconsin #6 Ridder Arena • Minneapolis, MN Peters L 2–3  2,109 5–3–1 (4–2–1)
October 29 5:07 #1 Wisconsin #6 Ridder Arena • Minneapolis, MN Peters L 1–2 OT 1,718 5–4–1 (4–3–1)
November 3 7:07 at Minnesota State #6 Verizon Wireless CenterMankato, MN Peters W 6–1  247 6–4–1 (5–3–1)
November 4 3:07 at Minnesota State #6 Verizon Wireless Center • Mankato, MN Gulstene W 5–2  252 7–4–1 (6–3–1)
November 10 2:00 at Mercyhurst* #6 Mercyhurst Ice CenterErie, PA Gulstene W 2–1 OT 697 8–4–1 (6–3–1)
November 11 1:00 at Mercyhurst* #6 Mercyhurst Ice Center • Erie, PA Peters W 5–2  612 9–4–1 (6–3–1)
November 17 6:07 St. Cloud State #6 Ridder Arena • Minneapolis, MN Peters W 3–0  1,173 10–4–1 (7–3–1)
November 18 4:07 St. Cloud State #6 Ridder Arena • Minneapolis, MN Gulstene W 4–3  2,187 11–4–1 (8–3–1)
November 25 2:00 at Lindenwood* #6 Lindenwood Ice ArenaWentzville, MO Peters W 3–1  324 12–4–1 (8–3–1)
November 26 2:00 at Lindenwood* #6 Lindenwood Ice Arena • Wentzville, MO Gulstene W 4–3 OT 292 13–4–1 (8–3–1)
December 1 6:07 Bemidji State #6 Ridder Arena • Minneapolis, MN Peters W 3–2 OT 1,723 14–4–1 (9–3–1)
December 2 4:07 Bemidji State #6 Ridder Arena • Minneapolis, MN Peters L 2–4  1,893 14–5–1 (9–4–1)
December 8 7:07 Minnesota Duluth #6 Ridder Arena • Minneapolis, MN Peters T 3–3 OT 1,708 14–5–2 (9–4–2)
December 9 4:07 Minnesota Duluth #6 Ridder Arena • Minneapolis, MN Peters W 5–0  1,735 15–5–2 (10–4–2)
January 9, 2018 6:07 St. Cloud State* #5 Ridder Arena • Minneapolis, MN Peters W 2–1  1,166 16–5–2 (10–4–2)
January 12 6:07 Vermont* #5 Ridder Arena • Minneapolis, MN Gulstene L 2–4  1,342 16–6–2 (10–4–2)
January 13 4:07 Vermont* #5 Ridder Arena • Minneapolis, MN Gulstene W 6–1  2,159 17–6–2 (10–4–2)
January 19 5:07 at #7 Ohio State #5 Ohio State University Ice RinkColumbus, OH Peters L 2–3  442 17–7–2 (10–5–2)
January 20 2:07 at #7 Ohio State #5 Ohio State University Ice Rink • Columbus, OH Gulstene L 1–5  639 17–8–2 (10–6–2)
January 26 6:07 Minnesota State #7 Ridder Arena • Minneapolis, MN Peters W 4–2  2,020 18–8–2 (11–6–2)
January 27 4:07 Minnesota State #7 Ridder Arena • Minneapolis, MN Peters W 2–0  2,456 19–8–2 (12–6–2)
February 2 3:07 at St. Cloud State #7 Herb Brooks National Hockey CenterSt. Cloud, MN Gulstene T 3–3 OT 426 19–8–3 (12–6–3)
February 3 3:07 at St. Cloud State #7 Herb Brooks National Hockey Center • St. Cloud, MN Peters W 5–2  452 20–8–3 (13–6–3)
February 16 7:07 at #1 Wisconsin #7 LaBahn ArenaMadison, WI Peters L 3–4  2,273 20–9–3 (13–7–3)
February 17 3:07 at #1 Wisconsin #7 LaBahn Arena • Madison, WI Peters L 0–1  2,273 20–10–3 (13–8–3)
WCHA Tournament
February 23 7:07 St. Cloud State* #7 Ridder Arena •  (Quarterfinals, Game 1) Peters W 5–1  1,017 21–10–3 (13–8–3)
February 24 4:07 St. Cloud State* #7 Ridder Arena •  (Quarterfinals, Game 2) Peters W 4–1  1,069 22–10–3 (13–8–3)
March 3 5:00 #5 Ohio State* #7 Ridder Arena •  (Semifinals) Peters W 2–0  2,499 23–10–3 (13–8–3)
March 4 2:00 #1 Wisconsin* #7 Ridder Arena •  (Finals) Peters W 3–1  1,854 24–10–3 (13–8–3)
NCAA Tournament
March 10 2:00 #2 Wisconsin* #5 LaBahn Arena • Madison, WI (Quarterfinals) Peters L 0–4  2,423 24–11–3 (13–8–3)
*Non-conference game. #Rankings from USCHO.com Poll.

Roster

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No. S/P/C Player Class Pos Height DoB Hometown Previous team
2 Minnesota Emily Brown Freshman D 5' 7" (1.7 m) 1998-12-30 Blaine, Minnesota Blaine High School
4 Minnesota Tianna Gunderson Junior F 5' 6" (1.68 m) 1996-08-27 Roseau, Minnesota Roseau High School
5 Illinois Sophie Skarzynski Junior D 5' 8" (1.73 m) 1997-09-18 Lake Forest, Illinois Loyola Academy
7 Minnesota Taylor Williamson Junior F 5' 7" (1.7 m) 1996-08-20 Edina, Minnesota Edina High School
8 Minnesota Kippin Keller Sophomore F 5' 4" (1.63 m) 1997-12-16 Minnetonka, Minnesota Minnetonka High School
9 Minnesota Sydney Baldwin (C) Senior D 5' 7" (1.7 m) 1996-01-15 Minnetonka, Minnesota Minnetonka High School
10 Illinois Cara Piazza (C) Senior F 5' 7" (1.7 m) 1995-10-09 Darien, Illinois Downers Grove South High School
12 Minnesota Grace Zumwinkle Freshman F 5' 8" (1.73 m) 1999-04-23 Excelsior, Minnesota Breck School
14 Ontario Lindsay Agnew Sophomore F 5' 7.5" (1.71 m) 1998-03-09 Oakville, Ontario King's Christian Collegiate
15 Minnesota Jackie Pieper Junior (RS) F 5' 6" (1.68 m) 1995-10-09 Edina, Minnesota Merrimack College (Hockey East)
16 British Columbia Amy Potomak Freshman F 5' 9" (1.75 m) 1999-01-25 Aldergrove, British Columbia George Eliot Secondary
17 Minnesota Sierra Smith Junior F 5' 8" (1.73 m) 1996-09-02 Stillwater, Minnesota Stillwater Area High School
18 Minnesota Katie Robinson Sophomore D 5' 10" (1.78 m) 1997-10-08 Kasson, Minnesota Kasson-Mantorville High School
19 Minnesota Kelly Pannek Senior F 5' 8" (1.73 m) 1995-12-29 Plymouth, Minnesota Benilde-St. Margaret's
20 North Dakota Alex Woken Sophomore F 5' 8" (1.73 m) 1998-02-25 Fargo, North Dakota Shattuck-Saint Mary's
23 Minnesota Caitlin Reilly Senior F 5' 5" (1.65 m) 1995-09-05 Chanhassen, Minnesota Penn State (CHA)
24 British Columbia Olivia Knowles Freshman D 5' 9" (1.75 m) 1999-01-24 Campbell River, British Columbia Penticton Secondary School
25 Minnesota Nicole Schammel Junior (RS) F 5' 5" (1.65 m) 1996-04-09 Red Wing, Minnesota Red Wing High School
26 British Columbia Sarah Potomak Junior F 5' 5" (1.65 m) 1996-04-08 Aldergrove, British Columbia George Eliot Secondary
27 Minnesota Patti Marshall Sophomore D 5' 7" (1.7 m) 1998-05-11 Thief River Falls, MN Shattuck-Saint Mary's
28 Minnesota Taylor Wente Freshman F 5' 8" (1.73 m) 1999-04-01 Plymouth, Minnesota Maple Grove High School
29 British Columbia Alex Gulstene Freshman G 5' 8" (1.73 m) 1999-04-14 Vancouver, British Columbia Penticton Secondary School
30 Ontario Serena D'Angelo Sophomore G 5' 4" (1.63 m) 1998-04-02 Stoney Creek, Ontario Blyth Academy
31 Minnesota Emma May Junior G 5' 6" (1.68 m) 1996-10-21 Eagan, Minnesota Eagan High School
37 Illinois Sidney Peters Senior (RS) G 5' 10" (1.78 m) 1995-02-26 Geneva, Illinois North American Hockey Academy

Awards and honors

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References

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  1. ^ "Gophers Name 2017–18 Captains". University of Minnesota Athletics. June 12, 2017. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
  2. ^ "World Championship to Begin Friday". CBS Interactive. March 29, 2017. Archived from the original on September 26, 2017. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
  3. ^ "Five Minnesotans Named to U.S. Women's World Championship Roster". State of Hockey. March 9, 2017. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
  4. ^ "IIHF Women's Worlds: Day Six". CBS Interactive. April 7, 2017. Archived from the original on September 26, 2017. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
  5. ^ "Seven Gophers Named to U.S. Women's National Team". CBS Interactive. May 5, 2017. Archived from the original on September 26, 2017. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
  6. ^ "Lee Stecklein profile". USA Hockey. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
  7. ^ "Potomak Duo Named to Canada's Centralization Roster". CBS Interactive. May 11, 2017. Archived from the original on September 26, 2017. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
  8. ^ "Future Gophers Earn Multiple Accolades". CBS Interactive. April 27, 2017. Archived from the original on September 26, 2017. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
  9. ^ "2017–18 Women's Ice Hockey Schedule". University of Minnesota. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
  10. ^ "2017–18 Women's Hockey Roster". University of Minnesota Athletics. Retrieved December 29, 2023.