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Gophers women open season with win over Bemidji State

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 2:37 AM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

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Summary

The Minnesota women’s hockey team commenced their season on October 2, 2026, with a 5-2 win against Bemidji State in a WCHA matchup at the Sanford Center. Maddie McCullough initiated the scoring with a goal late in the first period followed by Adrianna Milani's goal shortly after. The Gophers pulled ahead in the second period with three goals within just over four minutes. Bemidji State scored just before the second period ended, reducing the lead to 5-1. The teams will meet again for a rematch on October 3, 2026, at 2 p.m.

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•Minnesota Gophers start season with 5-2 victory.
•McCullough and Milani among early scorers.
•Gophers scored three goals in quick succession.
•Bemidji State cut deficit late in the second period.
•Teams meet again on October 3, 2026.

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Third-ranked Minnesota started the women’s hockey season on Friday with a 5-2 victory over Bemidji State in a WCHA game at the Sanford Center in Bemidji. Maddie McCullough started the scoring with a steal and breakaway goal with 6 minutes, 30 seconds left in the first period, and Adrianna Milani made it 2-0 just 2:34 later. The Gophers (1-0-0) broke the game open in the second period when ...
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