Western Collegiate Hockey Association

When the University of Minnesota was founded as a preparatory school in 1851, Minnesota had been a territory for just two years, and statehood was still seven years away. The school was built on the east bank of the Mississippi River with little more than the pioneer's faith in education.

AC: 612
Location: Minneapolis, MN 55455
Founded: 1851
Enrollment: 50,402
Nickname: Golden Gophers
Colors: Maroon & Gold
Arena: Ridder Arena (200 x 85)
Arena Capacity: 3,400
Press Box Phone: 625-6900

Head coach Brad Frost enters his second season at the helm of the Minnesota women's hockey team. After holding an interim title last year, Frost was hired on April 16 to take over the Golden Gopher program. Frost led the team to a second-place finish in the WCHA and a NCAA quarterfinal appearance with a 27-7-4 record.

In August of 2007, Brad Frost's coaching career took a new turn. After former Gopher coach Laura Halldorson announced her retirement, Frost, 35, was given the task of interim head coach for the 2007-08 season.