2020–21 Minnesota Golden Gophers women's ice hockey season
| 2020–21 Minnesota Golden Gophers women's ice hockey season | |
|---|---|
| Conference | WCHA |
| Rankings | |
| USCHO.com | 6 |
| Record | |
| Overall | 11–8–1 |
| Conference | 11–7–1 |
| Home | 4–5–1 |
| Road | 7–3–0 |
| Coaches and captains | |
| Head coach | Brad Frost (14th season) |
| Assistant coaches | Joel Johnson Bethany Brausen |
| Captain(s) | Emily Brown Grace Zumwinkle |
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The 2020–21 Minnesota Golden Gophers women's ice hockey season was the team's 24th season of play for the program. They represented the University of Minnesota in WCHA women's ice hockey during the 2020–21 NCAA Division I women's ice hockey season. They were coached by Brad Frost in his 14th season. The Golden Gophers did not qualify for the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2007, snapping its streak of 12 consecutive tournament appearances. Among the season highlights, Grace Zumwinkle was recognized as a Second-Team All-America selection.
In the aftermath of the Frozen Four, it was announced that the Golden Gophers were invited to participate in the Smashville NCAA Women's Hockey Showcase in November at the Ford Ice Center, practice facility of the NHL's Nashville Predators. Also participating in the tournament were Division I women's hockey programs Boston College, Colgate and Mercyhurst.