Check out the 2009 Mariucci Arean Schedule for Minnesota Golden Gophers Hockey

The Minnesota Golden Gophers Hockey Schedule is only a short two weeks away from its start with an exhibition game against British Colombia on October 4th. This season the Gophers face tough opponents both on the road and in Mariucci Arena.

I'm looking forward to the Bemidji State games and the Wisconsin Badgers game this season, both of which are being played in Mariucci Arena. Check out the Mariucci Arena Schedule below for a full list of Minnesota Men's Hockey Games this season.

Sun, Oct 04 British Columbia (exhibition) Mariucci Arena 4:00 PM

Fri, Oct 16 North Dakota * at Grand Forks, N.D. 7:30 PM

Sat, Oct 17 North Dakota * at Grand Forks, N.D. 7:00 PM

Fri, Oct 23 Denver * Mariucci Arena 7:00 PM

Sat, Oct 24 Denver * Mariucci Arena 7:00 PM

Fri, Oct 30 Alaska Anchorage * Mariucci Arena 7:00 PM

Sun, Nov 01 Alaska Anchorage * Mariucci Arena 4:00 PM

Fri, Nov 06 Wisconsin * at Madison, Wis. 7:00 PM

Sat, Nov 07 Wisconsin * at Madison, Wis. 7:00 PM

Sat, Nov 14 Bemidji State Mariucci Arena 7:30 PM

Sun, Nov 15 Bemidji State Mariucci Arena 6:00 PM

Fri, Nov 20 Minnesota Duluth * Mariucci Arena 7:00 PM

Sat, Nov 21 Minnesota Duluth * Mariucci Arena 7:00 PM

Fri, Nov 27 Michigan at Ann Arbor, Mich. 6:30 PM

Sat, Nov 28 Michigan State at East Lansing, Mich. 6:00 PM

Fri, Dec 04 Minnesota State * Mariucci Arena 7:00 PM

Sat, Dec 05 Minnesota State * at Mankato, Minn. 7:00 PM

Fri, Dec 11 Michigan Tech * at Houghton, Mich. 6:00 PM

Sat, Dec 12 Michigan Tech * at Houghton, Mich. 6:00 PM

Dodge Holiday Classic

Sat, Jan 02 Northern Michigan vs. Clarkson at Mariucci Arena 4:00 PM

Sat, Jan 02 Bowling Green Mariucci Arena 7:00 PM

Sun, Jan 03 Bowling Green vs. N. Mich./Clarkson at Mariucci Arena 4:00 PM

Sun, Jan 03 Northern Michigan or Clarkson Mariucci Arena 7:00 PM

Fri, Jan 08 Harvard Mariucci Arena 7:00 PM

Sat, Jan 09 Harvard Mariucci Arena 7:00 PM

Fri, Jan 15 North Dakota * Mariucci Arena 7:00 PM

Sat, Jan 16 North Dakota * Mariucci Arena 7:00 PM

Fri, Jan 22 St. Cloud State * at St. Cloud, Minn. 7:00 PM

Sat, Jan 23 St. Cloud State * Mariucci Arena 5:00 PM

Fri, Jan 29 Alaska Anchorage * at Anchorage, Alaska 10:00 PM

Sat, Jan 30 Alaska Anchorage * at Anchorage, Alaska 10:00 PM

Fri, Feb 12 Denver * at Denver, Colo. 8:30 PM

Sat, Feb 13 Denver * at Denver, Colo. 8:00 PM

Fri, Feb 19 Colorado College * Mariucci Arena 7:00 PM

Sat, Feb 20 Colorado College * Mariucci Arena 7:00 PM

Fri, Feb 26 Minnesota Duluth * at Duluth, Minn. 7:00 PM

Sat, Feb 27 Minnesota Duluth * at Duluth, Minn. 7:30 PM
Fri, Mar 05 Wisconsin * Target Center 7:00 PM

Sun, Mar 07 Wisconsin * Mariucci Arena 1:00 PM

*Conference Game

I'm back to write about Mariucci Arena Events Information and Events

After a spring and summer of Outdoor Golden Gophers Sports, I'm back as my favorite Gopher Sports Trifecta gets into full swing.

With the Minnesota Golden Gophers Hockey Schedule starting in just 12 days this will be your your one stop shop for scheduling information, parking tips, Mariucci Arena Tickets and general arena information. As an avid Minnesota Gophers sports fan I love searching the sites and finding out information about whats new at the Gopher Sports Centers so that you don't have to. Check here weekly for roster updates and scheduling changes as well. My goal is to be the only source you need to use for anything and everything about Mariucci Arena.

Lets Go Gopher Hockey!

Mariucci Arena Players

The Golden Gopher mens hockey team is finished for the year, but I wanted to take a minute to recognize some of the great players to skate on the Mariucci Arena ice this year. I was fortunate enought to buy some Gophers hockey tickets from a local ticket broker this year so I got to see the Gopher hockey team live. It was an up and down season, but I have a couple of Gopher players that I wanted to send a shout out to. Gopher Forwards: Ben Gordon #13, Tom Pohl #21, and Evan Kaufmann #19. (19 is my lucky number)

Ben Gordon is Minnesota’s fourth-leading returning scorer. He is a great skillful offensive forward with great playmaking abilities and brings energy to the team on and off the ice. As a senior, Ben looked to take on more of a leadership role in his senior season. Tom Pohl is a tall forward with solid offensive skills and has an energetic presence on the ice and in the locker room. He is a hard-working forward willing to play any role for the team. Evan Kaufmann is a hard-working centerman and playmaker. He is one of the team’s top face-off performers and owns a deceptively strong shot. These players will be missed, but I look forward to seeing more great players on the Mariucci Arena ice next year!

Mariucci Arena Seating

Two weeks ago I wrote about where to park your car at Mariucci Arena, how about I write where to park yourself at Mariucci Arena. Below is a picture of the Mariucci Arena seating chart courtest of gophersports.com. When you look at a layout of Mariucci Arena, you may be wondering which one of these sections is the right section to sit in and then what row do you want to sit in. The truth is, there is no bad seat at Mariucci Arena.

Once I sat in section 15, row 23, seat 1 and let me tell you the band does get loud, but it was so much fun! The students really get into the game and I laughed at all the smarty pants remarks that the young gopher men would shout out at the opposing teams players or refs. I have also sat in section 20, row 15, those were the best seats I had sat in for sure. Perfect entire ice view over the glass. I have also sat in section 24, row 3, I don't mind being behind the net and it was an awesome feeling being that close to the ice.

Moral of the story, I have sat in a lot of seats at Mariucci Arena, but I also know that some people prefer to be on the corner of the ice or behind the goalie’s net or some people prefer to be center ice. Whatever you choose to do for a seating, I can guarantee that you will not be disappointed with where you are. As I said before all the Mariucci Arena seating is GREAT!

Mariucci Arena Parking

I have never had a problem parking at Mariucci Arena, but I often get asked how parking is around the area. No worries, Gopher newbies, there is an abundance of parking located around Mariucci Arena in the form of parking ramps, surface lots, and street parking. Parking facilities include the Huron Boulevard Parking Complex, University Avenue Ramp, and 4th Street Ramp. Some of the parking choices may seem less now that the TCF bank Stadium is being built, but there is still plenty of places to park for those that drive from the burbs to see the Gopher hockey team at Mariucci Arena. Here is a link to the official University of Minnesota game day parking guide - the map is helpful.

Mariucci Arena Tickets

Mariucci Arena tickets are one of the hottest Minnesota hockey tickets. Traditionally, the face value of Gopher hockey tickets range from $30 to about $45. However, most Gopher hockey games sell out from the Gopher athletic box office so fans are forced to buy from local ticket brokers unless you have Gopher hockey season tickets. When you buy Gopher hockey tickets from brokers, they are probably going to cost $75 to $199 each. I know that is a big range, but it depends on who the Minnesota Golden Gophers play, big rival games cost the most and Saturday night games are usually higher as well. If you want to see a great hockey game at Mariucci Arena, plan on spending a lot of money, but rest assured it is worth the cost!

Mariucci Arena History

Mariucci Arena is full of great Minnesota Hockey History. I could write an entire book report about the Mariucci arena, but I will just give you a little taste. First, Mariucci Arena is named for the legendary Hall of Famer, John Mariucci. Mariucci was a native of Eveleth, Minnesota and a stand-out University of Minnesota hockey player. For over 40 years, he helped Minnesota grow into a strong “State of Hockey.”


John Mariucci’s many accomplishments include helping his squad win the NCAA national championship in 1940, playing five NHL seasons with the Chicago Black Hawks, coaching the University of Minnesota Gopher hockey team and advocating the development of local homegrown Minnesota talent. He coached the US Olympic team to silver in 1956 and in 1967. John Mariucci returned to the NHL with the Minnesota North Stars as the assistant to general manager, a position he held until his death in 1987. Mariucci Arena is appropriately named in his honor and is one of the finest college hockey arenas in the nation.