University of Minnesota Athletics
Friday, November 8
Ann Arbor, MI
5:30 PM
University of Minnesota
3-4-2, 0-1-2-2B1G
1
at
1
Michigan
3-4-2, 0-2-1-0B1G
1
2
3
OT 1
F
Minnesota
0
1
0
0
1
Michigan
0
0
1
0
1
Nelson Lifts ‘U’ to 3-on-3 Bonus Point
11/8/2019 9:13:00 PM | Men's Hockey
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Jaxon Nelson's first collegiate goal won't officially count although that makes it no less impressive as the freshman forward dazzled for the 3-on-3 overtime winner on Friday night. Nelson's tally secured the Big Ten bonus point for the Maroon & Gold while the game officially goes down as a 1-1 overtime tie.
After a scoreless first period, Minnesota (3-4-2 overall, 0-1-2-2 Big Ten) jumped out to a one-goal lead with Brannon McManus' third goal of the year at 19:03 of the second stanza. Matt Staudacher and Sampo Ranta picked up assists on the goal. Michigan (3-4-2, 0-2-1-0) answered back with a goal from Jacob Hayhurst at 8:36 of the third period.
Nelson ended the second overtime session at the 2:52 mark with assists from Ryan Zuhlsdorf and Ryan Johnson. The statistics do not officially count towards season totals.
In goal, Jack LaFontaine made a season-high 33 saves for the Gophers, moving to 1-2-1 on the season in his return to Yost Ice Arena. The junior netminder spent two seasons on the Wolverines roster to start his career. Strauss Mann made 27 saves for Michigan, moving to 3-4-2 on the year.
Minnesota officially recorded 27 shots on goal in the tie (adding two more in the 3-3 overtime session) while Michigan ended the night with 34 shots on goal. The Gophers were 6-for-6 on the penalty kill but 0-for-3 on the power play.
Notable
The Maroon & Gold have now won two-straight 3-on-3 overtime contests in back-to-back Friday night contests after a 2-2 overtime tie with Notre Dame last Friday (Sammy Walker scored the 3-on-3 overtime goal for Minnesota in that contest). Zuhlsdorf has recorded assists on both 3-on-3 overtime goals for the Gophers this season.
Quotable
"He made a couple real critical saves…he made himself big, and he fought in there," Minnesota head coach Bob Motzko said of LaFontaine's performance. "He gave us a chance tonight."
Up Next: Michigan on the Road
The Gophers continue the 2019-20 season on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 4:00 p.m. CT with the series finale at Michigan (TV: Big Ten Network; Radio: 1130 KTLK-AM/103.5 FM; Stream: FOX Sports App).
All tickets for the 2019-20 Gopher Hockey season – the 99th campaign in program history – are now on sale through GopherSports.com. Season tickets start at $500 – the lowest price point for season tickets at the University of Minnesota since 1999-2000. Highlighting the 2019-20 slate is one of the strongest home schedules in program history with Minnesota hosting all six Big Ten opponents (Notre Dame, Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, Penn State, Wisconsin) along with nonconference foes in North Dakota, Minnesota Duluth, Minnesota State, Bemidji State, St. Cloud State and Niagara.
After a scoreless first period, Minnesota (3-4-2 overall, 0-1-2-2 Big Ten) jumped out to a one-goal lead with Brannon McManus' third goal of the year at 19:03 of the second stanza. Matt Staudacher and Sampo Ranta picked up assists on the goal. Michigan (3-4-2, 0-2-1-0) answered back with a goal from Jacob Hayhurst at 8:36 of the third period.
Nelson ended the second overtime session at the 2:52 mark with assists from Ryan Zuhlsdorf and Ryan Johnson. The statistics do not officially count towards season totals.
Hi @SportsCenter,
— Minnesota Men's Hockey (@GopherHockey) November 9, 2019
It's us, the #Gophers. We have something you're gonna want to see. #SCTop10 pic.twitter.com/ZNy7ez35JH
In goal, Jack LaFontaine made a season-high 33 saves for the Gophers, moving to 1-2-1 on the season in his return to Yost Ice Arena. The junior netminder spent two seasons on the Wolverines roster to start his career. Strauss Mann made 27 saves for Michigan, moving to 3-4-2 on the year.
Minnesota officially recorded 27 shots on goal in the tie (adding two more in the 3-3 overtime session) while Michigan ended the night with 34 shots on goal. The Gophers were 6-for-6 on the penalty kill but 0-for-3 on the power play.
Notable
The Maroon & Gold have now won two-straight 3-on-3 overtime contests in back-to-back Friday night contests after a 2-2 overtime tie with Notre Dame last Friday (Sammy Walker scored the 3-on-3 overtime goal for Minnesota in that contest). Zuhlsdorf has recorded assists on both 3-on-3 overtime goals for the Gophers this season.
Quotable
"He made a couple real critical saves…he made himself big, and he fought in there," Minnesota head coach Bob Motzko said of LaFontaine's performance. "He gave us a chance tonight."
Up Next: Michigan on the Road
The Gophers continue the 2019-20 season on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 4:00 p.m. CT with the series finale at Michigan (TV: Big Ten Network; Radio: 1130 KTLK-AM/103.5 FM; Stream: FOX Sports App).
All tickets for the 2019-20 Gopher Hockey season – the 99th campaign in program history – are now on sale through GopherSports.com. Season tickets start at $500 – the lowest price point for season tickets at the University of Minnesota since 1999-2000. Highlighting the 2019-20 slate is one of the strongest home schedules in program history with Minnesota hosting all six Big Ten opponents (Notre Dame, Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, Penn State, Wisconsin) along with nonconference foes in North Dakota, Minnesota Duluth, Minnesota State, Bemidji State, St. Cloud State and Niagara.
Follow Men's Hockey
Men's Hockey Tickets
Experience the excitement and tradition connecting generations of Gopher fans! Create memories for a lifetime with your friends and family while you root for your Golden Gophers. Get Tickets
Support Men's Hockey
Support the University of Minnesota Men's Hockey program. Your support helps our student-athletes succeed athletically, academically, and socially. It takes just seconds to make a monthly or one-time donation. Thank you for your support! Give Now
Team Stats
MINN
MICH
Shots
27
34
PPG
0
0
SHG
0
0
Penalties
8
5
Penalty Mins
16
10
Faceoffs Won
30
40
Game Leaders
Skaters
+/-
+1
Goals
1
Sh
3
A
0
+/-
+1
Goals
0
Sh
1
A
1
+/-
+1
Goals
0
Sh
0
A
1
+/-
-1
Goals
0
Sh
4
A
0
Players Mentioned
Defense
/ Men's Hockey
Goaltender
/ Men's HockeyForward
/ Men's Hockey
Forward
/ Men's HockeyForward
/ Men's HockeyDefense
/ Men's Hockey
Forward
/ Men's Hockey
Defense
/ Men's Hockey2025-26 Non-Conference Schedule
Monday, August 11
Herb Brooks Statue
Wednesday, August 06
Meet the Newcomers: Teddy Townsend
Friday, July 18
Meet The Newcomers: Jacob Rombach
Friday, July 11