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As Gophers Prep For Frozen Four, Bob Motzko Earns Coach Of The Year Award

Motzko has led the Gophers to a 28-9-1 record this season, with 19 conference wins, the most in conference history.

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April 6, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS -- On the eve of the Gophers' Frozen Four showdown, head coach Bob Motzko was recognized with a national award.

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The Gophers announced Wednesday Motzko won the 2023 Spencer Penrose Award, given each year to the Division I men's ice hockey coach of the year.

Motzko has led the Gophers to a 28-9-1 record this season, with 19 conference wins, the most in conference history. The Gophers never ranked lower than No. 4 this season and spent 12 weeks in the top spot.

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