hockey record crowd of 10,668. Feb. 5: The Golden Gophers had four different skaters score goals in a 4-1 win over St. Cloud State. Amanda Kessel contributed with a goal and two assists as the Gophers earned their 20th win of the season. With the win and a Bemidji State loss to Wisconsin, the Gophers have clinched home ice for the first round of the WCHA playoffs. February 4–5: Amanda Kessel produced three goals and seven points to lead the Golden Gophers to a two-game home-ice series sweep over St. Cloud State. On February 4, she scored two goals and set up two others for four points as the Gophers prevailed by an 8-0 mark. Her four points tied a career game high, which came against Clarkson in her first collegiate game on Oct. 1. The following day, she was involved in all three Gophers goals, as she scored one and assisted on two. One of the assists was Ashley Stenerson's first collegiate goal. Standings Schedule Conference record Roster Postseason March 4: Amanda Kessel scored a hat trick in the semifinal of the 2011 WCHA Final Face-off as Minnesota defeated the defending NCAA champion Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs by a 4-2 tally. WCHA Final Faceoff NCAA regional match The Golden Gophers participated in the regional matches of the 2011 NCAA Women's Division I Ice hockey Tournament. It was the first time that Boston College beat Minnesota in NCAA history. Awards and honors Megan Bozek, WCHA Defensive Player of the Week (Week of February 23, 2011) Sarah Davis, WCHA Rookie of the Week, (Week of January 26, 2011) Amanda Kessel, WCHA Pre-Season Rookie of the Year Amanda Kessel, WCHA Rookie of the Week (Week of October 5) Amanda Kessel, WCHA Rookie of the Week (Week of December 15) Amanda Kessel, WCHA Offensive Player of the Week (Week of February 7) Noora Raty, WCHA Defensive Player of the Week (Week of October 27, 2010) Anne Schleper, WCHA co-Offensive Players of the Week (Week of October 27, 2010) Kelly Terry, WCHA Rookie of the Week (Week of December 7) Postseason honors Amanda Kessel, WCHA Rookie of the Year Noora Raty, 2011 Second Team All-America selection Anne Schleper, 2011 Big Ten Outstanding Sportsmanship Award WCHA First Team Noora Raty Anne Schleper WCHA Third team Megan Bozek Amanda Kessel WCHA All-Rookie Team Baylee Gillanders Amanda Kessel Kelly Terry WCHA All-Academic Team Megan Bozek Samantha Downey Sarah Erickson