An Iron Range color for the Minnesota Gophers
Minnesota Gopher's Men's Hockey on X.
Debuting on Friday, December 13th, the Minnesota Golden Gopher men’s hockey team will go grey. The Gopher’s have worn a variation of maroon, white or gold jerseys for decades. Now, according to the Minnesota Gophers Men’s Hockey X page, the team will be sporting new ‘Taconite Grey’ jerseys.
The
— Minnesota Men’s Hockey (@GopherHockey) December 8, 2024represents every corner of the State of Hockey.
Introducing the 𝗜𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀.
Debuting Fri. Dec 13th. pic.twitter.com/labgLsKCqd
According to their social media post, this is an Iron Range Alternate. It is a tribute to the gritty, hardworking culture that embodies the Minnesota Iron Range.
When they refer to the legendary talent from the area, John Mayasich likely tops the list. The Eveleth native holds many state and college level records, and went on to win a gold and silver medal for Team USA in the Olympics.
Hitting home ice in Taconite Gray for the first time.
— Minnesota Men’s Hockey (@GopherHockey) December 8, 2024
Friday the 13th vs. MSU.
Be there: https://t.co/Hu6nyw47Ad pic.twitter.com/JT4PqTrEim
The Men’s Gopher Hockey slogan is “Representing every corner of the State of Hockey.” The Gopher’s (15-2-1) face off against the Michigan State Spartans (12-2-0) on Friday and Saturday.