The Minnesota Gophers men’s hockey season came to a crushing end on Saturday night, but for at least a trio of Gophers, their 2022-23 hockey season is not yet over. Sunday saw a pair of Gophers with eligibility remaining forgo the chance to return to Minnesota and instead sign professional contracts. Junior defenseman Brock Faber signed with the Minnesota Wild, and sophomore Mathew Knies signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Gophers senior defenseman Jackson LaCombe was the first Gopher who had used up his eligibility to sign his NHL deal as he signed with the Anaheaim Ducks.