Myers: Conference changes just a part of college hockey's crossroads Updated: 16 hours ago The college hockey world of today will look very, very different 20 months from now, Jess Myers writes. Massive conference realignment is part of it, as is a spirited effort by College Hockey Inc. to present the college game as the best option. [Full Story]

University of Minnesota names search committee to help find new AD Updated: 21 hours ago University of Minnesota president Eric Kaler announced the school has hired a search committee as well as put together a 21-person advisory committee to assist in the hiring of a new athletic director for when Joel Maturi steps down on June 30. [Full Story]

Gophers sweep Bemidji St., clinch home ice for first round of playoffs Updated: 4 days ago On two goals and an assist from Erik Haula, the Gophers men's hockey team completed the sweep with a 3-1 victory over Bemidji State on Saturday at Mariucci Arena. [Full Story]

Northwestern delivers critical blow to Gophers' postseason aspirations Updated: 4 days ago John Shurna became Northwestern's all-time scoring leader as the Wildcats overpowered the Gophers Saturday in Evanston, Ill., in a 64-53 defeat that put the "U's" NCAA tournament hopes on life support. [Full Story]

Gophers hockey dominates start to finish, blanking Beavers on Friday Updated: 5 days ago Friday nights have been rough for the Gopher hockey team, but not this Friday night, Jess Myers writes. Playing like a team intent on grabbing a league title, the Gophers blasted past Bemidji State, beating the Beavers at their own hard-work game. [Full Story]

Smith set to tweak lineup again on eve of crucial game at Northwestern Updated: 5 days ago Coach Tubby Smith said Friday another starting lineup will be put in place when the Gophers meet Northwestern Saturday (6 p.m. 1500ESPN) in a critical match-up with postseason implications at stake. [Full Story]

Rachel Banham scores 19 as Gophers women rally to beat Illinois Updated: 6 days ago Rachel Banham had 19 points to lead the Gophers women's basketball team to a 60-53 victory over Illinois on Thursday in their Big Ten regular-season home finale at Williams Arena. [Full Story]

Gophers football's 2012 season-opener against UNLV rescheduled Updated: 6 days ago As was expected, the Gophers football team's season-opener against UNLV has been rescheduled to take place Thurs., Aug. 30 in Las Vegas, the two universities announced on Thursday. [Full Story]

Myers: Beavers busily making their mark in college hockey world Updated: 7 days ago That little team from that little school in the little town on the little lake is not playing like an underdog lately, Jess Myers writes. Bemidji State is a WCHA home ice contender, and less than three years removed from a memorable Frozen Four trip. [Full Story]

Buckeyes' first half run ultimately buries Gophers' comeback chances Updated: 8 days ago Outmatched and occasionally overwhelmed, the Gophers were put away 78-68 by sixth-ranked Ohio State on Tuesday, dropping them to their eighth loss in Big Ten play (17-9, 5-8). [Full Story]

'U' women beat No. 13 Nebraska for second top-25 upset of season Updated: 9 days ago Led by the 21 points from freshman Rachel Banham and 16 from senior co-captain Kiara Buford, the Gophers held onto an early lead and held off No. 13 Nebraska for a stunning 64-58 upset on Monday at Williams Arena. [Full Story]

Notebook: Andre Hollins projected to return to 'U' starting lineup Updated: 9 days ago After a highlight performance last week against Wisconsin, freshman guard Andre Hollins is expected to make his return to the starting lineup on Tuesday when the Gophers cross paths with sixth-ranked Ohio State (8 p.m. 1500 ESPN). [Full Story]

Freshman guard getting assist from senior in trying to turn 'U' around Updated: 10 days ago Rachel Banham is having an impressive freshmen season for the Gophers women's basketball team, but she also is getting plenty of help from senior co-captain Kiara Buford. Together the two are trying to get the Gophers back on the winning track. [Full Story]

Late lead disappears as Denver stuns Gophers to complete series sweep Updated: 11 days ago The Gophers were less than two minutes from escaping the Mile-High City with a series-salvaging victory on Saturday. Instead, Denver rallied in the final minutes of regulation, eventually notching the game-winner seconds into overtime. [Full Story]

WCHA suspends Gophers' Kyle Rau for series finale at Denver Updated: 11 days ago Kyle Rau's hit on Jason Zucker will cost him another game. The WCHA suspended Rau for the Gophers hockey team's series finale at Denver on Saturday, the team announced. [Full Story]

Kyle Rau tossed, Jason Zucker hurt as Gopher hockey falls in Denver Updated: 12 days ago For whatever reason, the Gopher hockey team struggles on Fridays, and can't win in Denver, Jess Myers writes. Friday's 5-3 loss to the Pioneers featured a collision between Kyle Rau and Wild prospect Jason Zucker that ended with both out of the game. [Full Story]

Another slow start dooms Gophers women to third straight loss at Iowa Updated: 13 days ago Rachel Banham scored 20 points, but the Gophers women's basketball team could not recover from a slow start as they fell 75-58 to Iowa on Thursday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. [Full Story]

Zulgad: Gophers' season has been defined by missed opportunities Updated: 13 days ago Gophers coach Tubby Smith said he doesn't want his players looking too far ahead at upcoming games after a loss to Wisconsin on Thursday. But, as Judd Zulgad writes, the pain is going to come when the Gophers look back at their missed opportunities. [Full Story]

No. 21 Wisconsin spoils Gophers' late second half rally in overtime Updated: 13 days ago After overcoming a 13-point deficit in the final seven minutes of regulation on Thursday, the Gophers could do nothing in overtime to prevent No. 21-ranked Wisconsin from preserving its first win at Williams Arena in four years. [Full Story]

Myers: Rivals' building boom means time for Gophers to think rink Updated: 14 days ago Less than two decades ago, when it opened, Mariucci Arena was the envy of the college hockey world, Jess Myers writes. Today, eight of the 12 WCHA teams have newer rinks than the Gophers. That means its time for changes, amenities, behind the scenes. [Full Story]