Minnesota and Minnesota Duluth face ranked women's hockey series

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The No. 2-ranked University of Minnesota women's hockey team will travel to Amsoil Arena this weekend for a two-game series against No. 12/13 Minnesota Duluth. The first game is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 30, at 6 p.m. CT, followed by a second game on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 3 p.m. CT.

Minnesota Duluth enters the matchup facing significant roster challenges, as up to five key players are away competing in the IIHF Women’s World Championship in Denmark. Notable absences include Caitlin Kraemer and Eve Gascon, who are playing for Canada, as well as Ida Karlsson for Sweden, and potentially Pauliina Salonen and Tuuli Tallinen for Finland. Head coach Laura Schuler noted that the absence of these players provides an opportunity to showcase the team's depth and foundation.

Minnesota arrives following a dominant nonconference sweep of Lindenwood, including an 11-0 victory. While Minnesota leads the all-time series 80-34-11, they have lost the last two meetings against the Bulldogs.