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.

It’s a conference game. It’s one thing if it’s an exhibition game or something like that and everybody’s just out there to have fun,” Gophers coach Brad Frost said. “But it’s a little different