series preview: Minnesota State Mankato VS. Gophers

4:30 p.m. Friday at TCF Bank Stadium and 1 p.m. Sunday at All Seasons Arena

Live stream: On Gophersports.com on Friday

Gophers at a glance: Senior forward Kelly Terry had seven points (three goals, four assists) to earn WCHA offensive player of the week honors when the Gophers (20-1-1, 14-1-1 WCHA) swept Minnesota State Mankato in a home-and-home series in early November. … Goalie Amanda Leveille started both of those games, which the Gophers won 4-1 and 7-0.

Mavericks at a glance: Coached by former Gophers defenseman Eric Means, the Mavericks (9-15-0, 4-14-0) are trying to snap a three-game losing streak after getting swept at Minnesota Duluth last weekend, 3-1 and 4-2. Junior Kathleen Rogan leads the Mavericks with 17 points (nine goals, eight assists).

JOE CHRISTENSEN