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From October through the Frozen Four in April, we bring you inside the boards with bonus media availability, including post-game comments from coaches and players. Whether it’s Gopher news or national college hockey trends, get the perspective of the fans and media who have covered the team for over 20 years.

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It is NCAA Regional weekend, the best 4 days of hockey each season. We preview all 4 regions and give you our thoughts.

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Watch on YouTube