Minnesota and Minnesota Duluth picked up non-conference victories in Thursday's Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) action. The third-ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Boston College in their season opener, while the sixth-ranked Bulldogs earned a 4-0 shutout over Syracuse on the road. 

Notes & Box Scores
No. 6 Minnesota Duluth 4, Syracuse 0 - BOX SCORE  - Minnesota Duluth Recap
- Minnesota Duluth extended its win streak to three games with the shutout over Syracuse, as this marks the second straight season the Bulldogs have opened with three consecutive wins.  
- Caitlin Kraemer scored just 27 seconds into the game to ultimately get the game-winning goal for the Bulldogs and added an assist on UMD's second goal for two points on the night. 
- Ève Gascon recorded her first shutout of the season and 12th of her career, while also collecting 33 saves for the Bulldogs in the victory. 

No. 3 Minnesota 7, RV Boston College 1  - BOX SCORE - Minnesota Recap
- The Gophers recorded five goals in the opening period of the game while also holding the Eagles to zero shots
- Abbey Murphy led all skaters with four points in the game, off of one goal and three assists, while rookie forward Bella Fanale recorded two goals in her debut
- Minnesota improved to a 26-3-0 all-time record in season openers with the 7-1 victory over Boston College. 

*Rankings based on USCHO Division I Women's Poll

Upcoming Schedule
Friday, Sept. 26
- No. 13 St. Cloud State at No. 12 UCONN - 5 PM CT
- No. 6 Minnesota Duluth at Syracuse - 5 PM CT
- RV St. Thomas at Lindenwood - 6 PM CT
- RV Boston College at Minnesota - 6 PM CT
- No. 1 Wisconsin at Bemidji State* - 6 PM CT

Saturday Sept. 27
- No. 13 St. Cloud State at No. 12 UCONN - 2 PM CT
- RV St. Thomas at Lindenwood - 2 PM CT
- No. 1 Wisconsin at Bemidji State* - 3 PM CT

*Conference Game 

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