Celebrating Over 25 Years of Gopher Women’s Hockey

Continuing the tradition of excellence on and off the ice

“March On To Victory” fundraising campaign completed!!

The U. of M. Intercollegiate Athletics Department and Golden Gopher Fund launched the March On to Victory Spring fundraising campaign, starting Monday, May 12 through Tuesday, June 24. The campaign set up separate funds for each of the 19 Gopher varsity athletics teams, the Spirit Squads, and the department-wide Golden Gopher Fund. 

The Gopher Women’s Hockey team raised $7,715, placing third in amount raised! The Golden Gopher Fund raised $18,454, and the Gopher Baseball raised $10,175. The total amount raised by the “March On To Victory” was $77,703.

Thank you and Go Gophers!!

“March On to Victory” campaign main page

Why Your Support Matters:

Gopher Women’s Hockey is one of the most storied programs in NCAA history, consistently competing at the highest level and setting the standard for excellence both on and off the ice.  Our student-athletes exemplify resilience, commitment, and determination; qualities that define Minnesota hockey.  The March On to Victory Campaign is focused on building the future of Gopher Women’s Hockey, ensuring our athletes have the resources they need to continue our tradition of success.  Your support will enhance critical aspects of the program, from state-of-the-art training and recovery facilities to scholarship opportunities and recruiting efforts that will allow us to continue bringing in top talent.  With your help, we will continue to lead the nation and remain a force in collegiate hockey.

When you invest in Gopher Women’s Hockey, you’re investing in championship-level performance, both on the ice and in the classroom.  Your generosity will provide our student-athletes with the tools, resources, and support they need to win titles and represent Minnesota with pride.  Go Gophers!

There are many ways to contribute:

  •  Pledge a donation through the 2025-26 Goals for a Goal! Pledge a dollar amount for every goal the Gophers score during the regular season and postseason, with the option to double your pledge for power play goals. Your donation will help fund updates and improvements to Ridder Arena and additional planned changes.

  •  Give a one-time gift.

  • Become a Power Play Club member or a Locker Sponsor member! See our Membership page for details.

  • Support Gopher Women's Hockey on Give to the Max Day.

    Thank you to everyone who contributed to our Give to the Max Day fundraising efforts in November 2024. We raised $6,490 in support of Gopher Women's Hockey!! Information about Give to the Max 2025 will be posted in the future.

  • Contribute to next year’s March On To Victory campaign!


    Funds raised will go to support...

    • Ridder Arena updates, such as the redesigned displays in the lower level outside the Gopher locker room.

    • Other expenses beyond the team's normal operating budget, such as extra travel costs for the D1 In DC Showcase later this month.


Note that all gifts made through the end of June, 2025, including those given as part of the “March On to Victory” campaign, counted toward the Gopher Loyalty Program and its rewards for the 2025-2026 season.  Rewards include Ridder Arena Club Room access at the $1,000 combined giving level.  Contributions including 2024-2025 Power Play Club basic membership & locker sponsorships, Give to the Max Day 2024 giving, and '24-'25 Goals for a Goal donations – all counted toward '25-'26 Gopher Loyalty Program rewards. 

However, future gifts donated between July 1 and October 31, 2025, will only be considered as historical giving for 2026-2027 rewards.

Contributions made on November 1, 2025 through June 31, 2026 will count towards rewards for the 2026-2027 season!

 Go Gophers!


“My late husband and I always looked forward to winter in Minnesota strictly because of Gopher Women's Hockey. I've been proud to be a fan of the team and proud of the teams over the years, on and off the ice. My favorite season would be the 41-0 season, for obvious reasons. Gopher Women's Hockey is like a family to me as the fan base is so wonderful and over the years there have been so many close and wonderful friendships made just by being fans of the team.”

—Paula Gibbons

 “As a longtime Gopher Men’s Hockey season ticket holder I first became interested in the women’s program during the 2002-03 season, when both Krissy Wendell and Natalie Darwitz joined the team as freshmen. It was so fun to witness their superb skills on display! I soon began to appreciate just how talented so many of the other Gopher women were. I decided early on to purchase a pair of season tickets.”

—Joel Baumgartner