Gophers women's hockey took down their in-state rival Bemidji State 4-1 in a midday battle at Ridder Arena Friday before Saturday's Hockey Day Minnesota clash at Valleyfair. After a scoreless first period, senior forward Peyton Hemp put Minnesota on the board with her 11th goal of the season just under seven minutes into the second period.

The Gophers defeated Bemidji State 4-1, with the teams set to battle Saturday outdoors on Hockey Day in Minnesota.

In a game that took place in an outdoor rink constructed in the Valleyfair parking lot for this year’s Hockey Day Minnesota, “fun” was the operative word for the Gophers as they skated past Bemidji State, 3-1, for their sixth consecutive win.

In five games this season, Minnesota has now outscored Bemidji State 17-5. Saturday's result extends the Gophers' overall record to 21-5-1 and their overall winning streak to five games. They will return to playing their games inside next weekend with a big series at home against Ohio State.

What a great experience,” Gophers coach Brad Frost said. “A nice day with a little bit of wind out there, but all in all the ice was great. The fan support was great. The o

A behind-the-scenes look at the Bemidji State women’s hockey team’s trip to the Twin Cities for Field Trip Day and Hockey Day Minnesota.

So in some ways, their game on Saturday morning in Shakopee versus Bemidji State as part of Hockey Day Minnesota will be an advanced version of those pickup games from a decade or so ago. “I’m pumped to be a part of it.