City: Minneapolis, MN

Category: Spectator Sports

Telephone: (612) 624-8080 or (800) U-GOPH

Description: The Golden Gophers men’s hockey team has a rich tradition at the University of Minnesota. It is the only Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) team in the Twin Cities and the largest university team in the area. In a state with so many sports entertainment options, Gophers fans are diehards. They have been rewarded with a team that has consistently played high-caliber hockey in one of college hockey’s toughest conferences, the WCHA.The year 2002 brought glory back to Golden Gophers hockey, when, for the first time since 1979, the Golden Gophers reigned as NCAA National Champions. The team, amazingly, was able to repeat as champions in 2003.The Gophers play at beautiful Mariucci Arena, a facility built specifically for the team. Here they have a significant home advantage behind the enormous enthusiasm of students and alumni.Regular-season ticket prices were $35 in 2010. Tickets can be purchased by phone, online, or in person at Mariucci Arena. Plenty of parking for Gophers hockey is available in the lots across from Mariucci Arena on Oak Street Southeast.