The University of Minnesota’s Golden Gophers faced a tough defeat against the Lindenwood University Lions yesterday, with a final score of 3-5. The game was played at the Centene Community Ice Center in Missouri.

The Gophers came into the game with high energy, but the Lions’ aggressive offense proved to be too much. Despite having fewer shots on goal (23 to the Lions’ 49), the Gophers managed to score on 2 of their 2 powerplays. However, the Lions capitalized on their powerplay opportunities as well, scoring on 2 of their 6 chances.

Golden Gophers’ goalie, Owen Peterson, had a busy evening, facing 49 shots and making 44 saves. On the other side, the Lions’ Cole Wheaton had a less hectic game, blocking 20 of the 23 shots he faced.

The standout player for the Gophers was #11 Tyler Bishop, who contributed with 2 assists. However, the star of the game was undoubtedly the Lions’ #20 Brock Hart, who scored an impressive 3 goals.

The Golden Gophers will look to bounce back in their next game, which is scheduled for Friday, December 12th at 7:20 pm CST. The game will be played against Bethel University at Schwan’s Super Rink. Make sure to tune in and support the Gophers as they strive to return to winning ways.