Gophers' men's hockey struggles continue under new coach Brett Larson
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 2:28 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
The Gophers men's hockey team is off to a challenging 0-3-1 start under first-year head coach Brett Larson. After a shootout win over Minnesota Duluth, the team still faces criticism following losses to Michigan Tech. The Gophers, who were expected to be competitive this season, will host North Dakota next week, heightening pressure for improved performance and a needed regulation win. Recent player contributions have not met expectations, raising concerns about the team’s direction early in the season.
- •Gophers are 0-3-1 to start the season.
- •Recent shootout win counts as a tie.
- •Brett Larson is in his first year as head coach.
- •Gophers face North Dakota next week.
- •Key players have struggled to produce points.
- 2:28 PMYahoo Sports — Gophers off to a slow start under Brett Larson: Overreaction or legitimate concern?
"Gophers men's hockey has gotten off to an underwhelming start under new head coach Brett Larson.
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