The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers delivered a crushing defeat to the North Dakota State University Bisons with a final score of 9-2. The game took place at the H.A. Thompson and Sons Arena on November 9, 2025.

The Golden Gophers dominated the game from the start, outshooting the Bisons 46 to 31. They also had a successful powerplay, converting 1 out of 4 chances, while the Bisons failed to capitalize on their 2 powerplay opportunities.

Golden Gophers’ goalie, Owen Peterson, had a strong game, stopping 29 out of 31 shots. On the other side of the rink, Bisons’ Hunter Fey faced a barrage of shots, making 37 saves on 46 shots.

The star of the game was undoubtedly Golden Gophers’ #24 Brady Aubut, who netted a hat trick. Bisons’ Kyan Rieder, wearing the same number, managed to score one for his team.

The Golden Gophers will be looking to carry this momentum into their next game, an away match against Michigan State University on Friday, November 21 at 7:20 pm CST. The game will be held at Canlan Sports – West Dundee (IL).