Gophers Roll to 5-2 Season-Opening Win at Bemidji State

BEMIDJI, MINN. – The No. 3-ranked University of Minnesota women’s hockey team opened the 2026-27 season with a 5-2 victory over Bemidji State on Friday night at the Sanford Center. The Gophers controlled the early action, outshooting the Beavers 7-1 through the first media timeout before breaking through with 6:30 remaining in the opening frame. Maddie McCullough intercepted a Bemidji State pass to create a breakaway opportunity, skating into the slot before firing a shot five-hole to score the first goal of the season and the first of her career. Adrianna Milani doubled the Gopher lead just 2:34 later, scoring…