Minnesota Duluth Women’s Hockey Opens 2026-27 Season with 2-0 Victory Over Mercyhurst
The No. 9 Minnesota Duluth women's hockey team kicked off their 2026-27 season with a 2-0 win against No. 15 Mercyhurst at Amsoil Arena in Duluth. Goaltender Eve Gascon recorded her 22nd career shutout.
Duluth Superior, MN, September 25, 2026 — The No. 9 Minnesota Duluth women’s hockey team commenced its 2026-27 season with a decisive 2-0 victory over No. 15 Mercyhurst. The game took place at Amsoil Arena in Duluth, serving as the season opener for the Bulldogs.
Minnesota Duluth secured the win with a two-goal performance against the visiting Mercyhurst Lakers. The shutout was credited to goaltender Eve Gascon, marking a significant achievement in her collegiate career. This shutout is Gascon’s 22nd of her career.
The season opener signals the start of competitive play for both teams in the 2026-27 schedule. Further details regarding the game’s scoring plays, player statistics beyond the shutout, or the outcomes of subsequent games were not provided in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Matt Wellens on www.duluthnewstribune.com, see more information here.
Media gallery
