Minnesota Golden Gophers Defeated Maine 4-0
The Minnesota women's hockey team shut out Maine in a decisive victory at Ridder Arena.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Hockey
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The Minnesota women's hockey team improved their season record to 3-0-0 following a 4-0 shutout win against Maine. Goaltender Hannah Clark anchored the defensive effort for the Gophers by recording 23 saves throughout the contest.
Why it matters
The victory maintains Minnesota's undefeated status and keeps the team perfect in WCHA conference play with a 2-0-0 record. For Maine, the result drops their season record to 1-4-0 as they continue to struggle with early-season consistency.
Minnesota secured a 4-0 win with goals from four different players, including a power-play score at 7:45 of the second period. Hannah Clark stopped all 23 shots faced, while Minnesota maintained their 2-0-0 conference standing.
The players
Hannah Clark
She is the goaltender for the Minnesota women's hockey team who recorded 23 saves in this shutout performance.
Minnesota Golden Gophers
This is the women's ice hockey team representing the University of Minnesota in the WCHA conference.
Maine
This is the women's ice hockey team competing in the Hockey East conference.
Tereza Plosova
She is a forward for the Minnesota Golden Gophers who scored the team's fourth goal.
Bemidji State
This is the women's ice hockey team representing Bemidji State University in the WCHA conference.
The details
Molly Jordan opened the scoring for the Gophers, followed by goals from teammates Madison Kaiser, Julia Schalin, and Tereza Plosova. Plosova sealed the victory by netting a wrist shot off the rush with just 49 seconds remaining in the game.
Timeline
The game took place on October 9, 2026.
Minnesota will host Bemidji State on October 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
Season Trajectory
This win reinforces Minnesota's position as a top contender within the WCHA conference standings early in the season. By remaining undefeated, the team establishes significant momentum that could influence their eventual seeding for postseason playoff eligibility.
Minnesota currently holds a perfect 2-0-0 record in WCHA play, which directly impacts their standing as they prepare for upcoming conference challenges. The 4-0 result demonstrates continued defensive reliability, marked by Hannah Clark's 23-save performance.
The takeaway
Maintaining an undefeated start requires consistent contributions across the entire roster, as evidenced by four different players scoring in this game. Fans should look for the Gophers to leverage this momentum during their upcoming home stand against Bemidji State.
What happens next
Minnesota is scheduled to host Bemidji State at Ridder Arena on October 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
Further reading
For more updates on the season, visit the Minneapolis Hockey section.
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