Gophers women's hockey took down their in-state rival Bemidji State 4-1 in a midday battle at Ridder Arena Friday before Saturday's Hockey Day Minnesota clash at Valleyfair. After a scoreless first period, senior forward Peyton Hemp put Minnesota on the board with her 11th goal of the season just under seven minutes into the second period.

It’s a conference game. It’s one thing if it’s an exhibition game or something like that and everybody’s just out there to have fun,” Gophers coach Brad Frost said. “But it’s a little different

The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers women's hockey team has a busy weekend ahead with their first Field Trip Day, a sold out home game at Ridder, followed by an outdoor game at Valleyfair Amusement Park.

Growing up in the south suburbs of Chicago, Gophers standout winger Abbey Murphy had no shortage of exciting possibilities when it came to school field trips — the Shedd Aquarium and the Museum of