The University of Minnesota is well known for a prestigious college hockey program. The Golden Gopher mens hockey team plays at Mariucci Arena Minneapolis and is a top contender in the WCHA.

The University of Minnesota was founded in 1851, before the statehood of Minnesota was even instated. The main campus is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The University of Minnesota Gophers men's hockey team once again features an explosive lineup with future NHL players.

The University of Minnesota Gophers men's hockey team plays their games in Mariucci Arena, which houses 10,000 maroon and gold-clad screaming fans. The Gophers are led by a large core of players who were drafted by NHL teams. Junior Blake Wheeler is with the Phoenix Coyotes, junior Jeff Frazee is with the New Jersey Devils and hotshot freshman Alex Kangas is with the Atlanta Thrashers.

The Minnesota Gophers men's hockey schedule hasn't gone smoothly for them so far, with a record of 5-8 in the WCHA. But the Gophers have some great chances at home coming up against the North Dakota Fighting Sioux and the Wisconsin Badgers. With several great series remaining on the Minnesota Gophers schedule, tickets will be going fast as the small Minneapolis venue of Mariucci Arena will fill up fast. Get Minnesota Gophers hockey tickets today.