Mariucci Arena can hold 10,000 screaming, frenzied fans...and year after year, it is packed to capacity. Why? Because of the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers hockey team's rich history and consistently crowd-pleasing performances year after year. In fact, these loyal fans packed into Mariucci Arena by the thousands, wearing maroon and gold, to set the all-time attendance record of 10,587 in 2004 for a particularly exciting Minnesota Gophers hockey game against the Wisconsin Badgers. People were cheering for University of Minnesota mascot Goldy Gopher and having a fabulous time. Needless to say, the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers hockey team was victorious that rowdy night.
Mariucci Arena may hold the fans, but what gets them so excited? Well, the answer is found in the Minnesota Gophers hockey team players. These Minnesota Gophers hockey players are almost entirely local talent, recruited and trained on ice rinks and frozen ponds across the state. Gophers hockey players like Patrick White, R. J. Anderson, and Tom Pohl were all born and raised in Minnesota and destined for Minnesota Gophers hockey action. In fact, many seasons (including 2007) saw ONLY Minnesota talent fleshing out the rosters.
University of Minnesota Golden Gophers hockey coaches take particular pride in the Gophers hockey team and its local athletes. Coach Don Lucia has been with the team for 9 Gophers hockey seasons and has recorded an impressive 224-98-29 average. The Gophers hockey team has only had 14 coaches throughout its 86 seasons because Gophers hockey coaches are truly dedicated to the team and want to develop a strong program for future Gophers hockey players and fans.
Are you ready to get in on the fun? If so, all it takes is a University of Minnesota Golden Gophers hockey ticket to watch the talent and skill of these Gopher hockey players. Buy your Gophers hockey ticket and head over to famous Mariucci Arena for a great spot to enjoy the game. Cheer on the local Gophers hockey talent (who knows--it could be your neighbor, cousin, or friend out there on the ice) by purchasing your University of Minnesota Golden Gophers hockey ticket today!
