Gophers women’s hockey vs. Ohio State Buckeyes
Sat, Feb 4 2023, 2pm
UMRA has reserved a block of 25 seats in Ridder Arena for the Gophers women’s hockey game against Ohio State on Saturday, February 4. Game time is 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 each.
The game should be exciting. Both teams have taken a turn at the NCAA Division I top ranking so far this year, and the Buckeyes are the defending champions.
To purchase tickets, go online to z.umn.edu/UMRA, look for Women’s Hockey vs. Ohio State, and click on the FIND TICKETS button. You will need to click on Create an Account or Login to pick your seats and pay for them.
You will receive confirmation of your purchase by email. You can then save your mobile tickets (for admission at the Ridder Arena gate) to Apple Wallet for iPhone or Google Wallet for Android.
If you encounter any difficulties, feel free to contact Jeff Peterson, our Gophers tickets coordinator, at 612-590-9567. If need be, he can have your tickets delivered to the Ridder Arena “Will Call” window.
This should be a fun outing for UMRA as part of our continuing celebration of the 50th anniversary of Title IX. After the game, some of us may head to the nearby Graduate Minneapolis hotel to celebrate.
—Will Craig, UMRA Board and Social Committee member
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