Gophers-Michigan Tech series preview

February 25, 2011 at 8:13AM


When, where: 6:30 p.m. Friday, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Mariucci Arena

TV, radio: FSN both nights; 95.3-FM on Friday, 830-AM on Saturday

Records: Gophers 13-12-5, 10-10-4 WCHA; Michigan Tech 4-24-4, 2-20-2

Gophers at a glance: Left winger Jacob Cepis has scored a goal in each of the past three games. ... Led by Mike Hoeffel's four goals, the Gophers beat Michigan Tech 6-4 and 4-1 on Nov. 19-20. The Gophers have won five in a row against the Huskies.

Huskies at a glance: Michigan Tech broke a 26-game winless streak (0-23-3) last weekend by beating Denver 3-2 with two short-handed goals. ... Freshmen forwards Milos Gordic (13 goals) and Ryan Furne (10) are the Huskies' top goal-scorers. Both have five power-play goals.

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