GWH schedule reminder – Tuesday, Dec. 5 at St. Cloud State
We provide a reminder to our members and other fellow fans that, after this weekend's series against Bemidji State, Gopher Women's Hockey has a rare midweek game on Tuesday, December 5, at 6:00 p.m., on the road at St. Cloud State. We hope to see a lot of Maroon & Gold at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center for this league contest. We'll also have a special edition of the Penalty Box Post on Monday previewing the contest against the Huskies.
Looking ahead to upcoming PPC and GWH events:
Tour of Ridder – Saturday, December 9 at 1:00 p.m. – Come join us before the Border Battle contest on December 9th for a behind-the-scenes tour of Ridder Arena as we check out the updates to the lower level and other areas. The tour will start in the ticket lobby roughly an hour before game time. This is an exclusive event for enrolled PPC members, and we provide a reminder that you can still register for the 2023-2024 season through our membership page on powerplayclub.org.
Teddy Bear Toss on December 9 – Come help us and the Gopher Women's Hockey team support the patients at the Masonic Children's Hospital with the annual Teddy Bear Toss presented by White Bear Mitsubishi! Bring a new stuffed animal (or two, or three...) in a bag to the game against Wisconsin on Saturday, December 9, and you'll have an opportunity to toss it onto the ice during the intermission.
Brunch with the Coaches – Saturday, January 6 at 9:45 a.m. – Join us early in the new year in the 3M Arena at Mariucci Club Room as we welcome University of Connecticut women's hockey head coach Chris MacKenzie (pictured) and our own Brad Frost. We look forward to hearing from Coach MacKenzie about playing in Hockey East and battling for a league title & an NCAA Tournament berth. Entering December, the Huskies sit atop the Hockey East standings.
Registration is now open through Saturday, December 30 using the downloadable form (PDF) available here, which can be submitted by mail to the listed address or at the Power Play Club table at Ridder Arena during the Bemidji State & Wisconsin series. Tickets are $30 per person and Power Play Club membership is not required. We hope many of you will join us for this fun event and a great meal!
Skate with the Gophers – postgame on January 6 – Gopher Women's Hockey is pleased to announce the return of Skate with the Gophers following the Saturday contest against UConn. Stick around afterward to skate on the Ridder ice, play games on the concourse and get autographs from Gopher players. Space is limited and all participants must register here by Friday, December 29. Attendance at the game is required.
Locker Sponsor “save the date” reminder – We thank all of our Power Play Club members for supporting Gopher Women's Hockey. Our special event for Locker Sponsors with the team is scheduled for Saturday, January 13, before that afternoon's game against Ohio State. More details will be shared as that date approaches.
Murphy recognized for league's Performance of the Week
Following her three-goal, one-assist showing at the D1 In DC Showcase and being named the Sterling Trophy WCHA Forward of the Week on Monday, Gopher Women's Hockey junior Abbey Murphy was further recognized by the league Tuesday as having the Howie's Hockey Tape Performance of the Week!!
We again send our congratulations to Abbey!!
PWHL announces playing venues, schedule of home openers
The Professional Women's Hockey League released its list of playing venues for its six teams and the schedule of home openers this past Tuesday. The inaugural season will begin on New Year's Day – Monday, January 1 – as Toronto will host New York at the Mattamy Athletic Center. Minnesota will start its season on the road at Boston on Wednesday, January 3, before opening its home schedule at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul against Montreal on Saturday afternoon, January 6.
We continue to watch league news and announcements regarding the Gopher Women's Hockey alumnae signed, drafted, or invited to PWHL training camps, and will share updates as they are published.
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