Minnesota Duluth Women’s Hockey Opens Season with Sweep, Gascon Ties Shutout Record
Ninth-ranked Minnesota Duluth women's hockey secured a season-opening sweep against Mercyhurst at Amsoil Arena in Duluth, highlighted by senior goaltender Eve Gascon tying the UMD school record with her 23rd career shutout.
Duluth Superior, MN, September 26, 2026 —
The ninth-ranked University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) women’s hockey team opened their season with a successful sweep against Mercyhurst University. The series took place at Amsoil Arena in Duluth.
The sweep was highlighted by a significant individual achievement from senior goaltender Eve Gascon. Gascon recorded her 23rd career shutout during the opening weekend, which ties the UMD school record for most shutouts by a goaltender. This performance marks a strong start to the season for both Gascon and the UMD program.
Further details regarding the specific scores of the games, the dates on which they occurred, or other individual player statistics were not provided. The contractor responsible for any arena maintenance or upgrades, if applicable, was also not identified in the available information. The specific outcomes of any inspections or code violations related to the facility were not mentioned.
Despite the limited specifics on game results, the team’s performance in securing a season-opening sweep against Mercyhurst indicates a promising start. The team’s ninth-place ranking suggests they are considered contenders early in the season.
The season-opening series sets the stage for UMD’s upcoming schedule. The team’s ability to achieve a sweep, especially with a record-tying performance from their senior goaltender, points to a strong foundation as they move forward in their competitive year. The achievement by Eve Gascon places her name prominently in the UMD women’s hockey record books.
Story summarized from the original created by Matt Wellens on www.duluthnewstribune.com, see more information here.
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