The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers hockey team emerged victorious in a thrilling matchup against the University of Saint Thomas Tommies with a final score of 2-0. The game took place on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Ridder Arena, and the atmosphere was electric as both teams battled it out on the ice.

Despite the Tommies putting up an impressive 42 shots on goal, it was the Golden Gophers who managed to capitalize on their opportunities, finding the back of the net twice. The Golden Gophers, on the other hand, had 21 shots on goal but were able to make the most of their chances to secure the win.

Both teams had their fair share of powerplay opportunities, with the Tommies going 0/2 and the Golden Gophers going 0/4 on the man advantage. The goaltenders played a crucial role in the game, with Tommies’ Axel Rosenlund making 19 saves on 21 shots faced, and Golden Gophers’ Zach Walker standing tall with a perfect 42-save shutout performance.

The game was not without its physicality, as evidenced by Tommies’ #3 Dylan Lewis spending 4 penalty minutes in the box. Golden Gophers’ #6 Henry Lawrence was a standout player, contributing a crucial goal to help secure the victory for the home team.

Overall, it was a hard-fought battle between two talented teams, but in the end, the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers came out on top with a well-deserved 2-0 win. The team can take pride in their performance and use this victory as momentum moving forward in the season. Go Gophers!