Star Amanda Kessel Returning To Gopher Hockey Program
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- One of the biggest stars in the history of the women's hockey program at the University of Minnesota is back.
Amanda Kessel last played for the Gophers during the 2012-13 season, which ended with a 41-0 record and a national championship. She had to give up the game due to concussion issues.
Coach Brad Frost announced Wednesday that Kessel is back with the program and is eligible to play for the rest of the 2015-16 season. She led the nation in scoring in her last season with 101 points, including 46 goals.
Kessel took a redshirt year in 2013-14 to play for Team USA in the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, then missed the following season with concussion issues. This season marks her final year of eligibility.
She'll be in the lineup Friday night as the Gophers face North Dakota.
