Media Day Live: Join us at 12:55 p.m. as Wally Shaver and Frank Mazzocco of the Gopher Radio Network talk exclusively with head coach Don Lucia and players during Media Day in the Mariucci Arena Club Room.

Join In!: Send Wally and Frank your questions. Fans will be able to interact by asking questions via the live chat feature (left) or Twitter by using the hashtags "#gophers" or "#prideonice".

Exhibition Opener Saturday
Get your first look at the Gopher hockey team has it hosts Lethbridge on Saturday night at Mariucci Arena. The game begins at 7 p.m. Purchase tickets or watch live with Gopher All-Access. Purchase a monthly subscription and also get Minnesota's exhibition game against the U.S. Under 18 team on October 26.

Preseason WCHA Poll
1. Minnesota (24)
2. North Dakota (1)
3. Denver
4. Wisconsin
5. Minnesota-Duluth
6. St. Cloud State
7. Colorado College
8. Nebraska Omaha
9. Michigan Tech
10. Minnesota State
11. Bemidji State
12. Alaska Anchorage

Preseason Player of the Year
Nick Bjugstad, Minnesota

Preseason Rookie of the Year
Rocco Grimaldi, North Dakota