Huskies upset No. 1 Gophers, 4-3

    It’s usually a battle when the Gophers and St. Cloud State meet on the ice. Last night, it was a blowout as the Huskies upset Minnesota 4-3 in St. Cloud. The Gophers will go for the split back at Mariucci Arena Saturday night. The puck drops at seven.
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    It’s usually a battle when the Gophers and St. Cloud State meet on the ice. Last night, it was a blowout as the Huskies upset Minnesota 4-3 in St. Cloud. The Gophers will go for the split back at Mariucci Arena Saturday night. The puck drops at seven.

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