MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — It’s early, but the Golden Gopher hockey team is back where they want to be — on top. There are several reasons for their resurgence.

The number one reason they’re number one is because they’ve won the close games. And that’s in part because of a newcomer that has a nose for the net.

With some veteran help, freshman Kyle Rau has stepped in and stepped up.

Watch Mike Max’s report above!