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Minnesota (41-0-0) successfully defended its national title with a 6-3 win versus Boston University. The Gophers also put finishing touches on the first perfect season in NCAA women's ice hockey history.
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After a somewhat lackluster turnout when hosting the 2010 Women's Frozen Four, Minnesota packed Ridder Arena in 2013. The home team Gophers made history by completing a perfect season.
- Recap Box Score Highlights Photo Gallery Brackets: Interactive Print More: Champ. History
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Minnesota won a consecutive national title with a 6-3 victory against Boston University. Amanda Kessel notched two goals as the Gophers solidified the first perfect season in women's ice hockey history.
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Neither Minnesota nor BU are looking ahead to an easy day Sunday in the national championship game. However, the things each title-seeking team is facing are very, very different.
- Scoreboard Brackets: Interactive Printable More: Championship Information
Perfect Gophers
- Ridder tradition
- Back-to-back for Minn.
- National title game preview
PHOTO GALLERY
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