The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers took on the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Blugolds in a thrilling matchup at the United Civic Center on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. The Golden Gophers came out on top with a dominant 10-2 victory over the Blugolds.

The Golden Gophers showcased their offensive prowess by putting up an impressive 34 shots on goal compared to the Blugolds’ 17 shots. Despite their strong performance, the Golden Gophers struggled on the powerplay, going 0 for 2, while the Blugolds capitalized on their opportunities with a 2 for 4 powerplay conversion rate.

In the net, Golden Gophers goalie Zach Walker made 15 saves on 17 shots faced, while Blugolds goalie Kaleb Bents faced a barrage of 34 shots, making 24 saves in the game.

One standout player for the Golden Gophers was #26 Noah Mogren, who tallied an impressive 4 assists in the game, contributing to the team’s offensive onslaught. On the Blugolds side, #12 Adis Ultanbekov also made an impact with 2 assists.

The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers displayed a strong team effort and offensive firepower in their victory over the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Blugolds. With a solid performance on both ends of the ice, the Golden Gophers look poised for success as they continue their season in the ACHA. Stay tuned for more updates on their journey to success on the ice!