With Sam Warning week to week with an injury, Gophers coach Don Lucia has changed up his lines for tonight's front end of a home-and-home with Minnesota State Mankato.
Captain Zach Budish, who played on the second line the first three weekends, has been reunited with last year's linemates, Kyle Rau and Nick Bjugstad.
Third-liner Nate Condon moves up to left wing on the second line, Christian Isackson moves from the first line to the second, defenseman Ben Marshall will play left wing on the third line and defenseman Justin Holl will play right wing on the fourth line. Freshman Ryan Reilly is out.
Defenseman Brady Skjei returns from an injury, and word is that freshman Adam Wilcox was the first off the ice this morning, meaning he is likely tonight's starter.
Gophers (4-1)
Forwards
Kyle Rau-Nick Bjugstad-Zach Budish
Nate Condon-Erik Haula-Christian Isackson
Ben Marshall-Travis Boyd-Seth Ambroz
Tom Serratore-A.J. Michaelson-Justin Holl
Defensemen
Jake Parenteau-Nate Schmidt
Mike Reilly-Mark Alt
Seth Helgeson-Brady Skjei
Goalies
Adam Wilcox
Michael Shibrowski
Ryan Coyne
Minnesota State Mankato (2-2-2)
Forwards
Brett Knowles-Eli Zuck-Eriah Hayes
Chase Grant-Matt Leitner-Johnny McInnis
Dylan Margonari-Jean-Paul LaFontaine-Bryce Gervais
Max Gaede-Teddy Blueger-Zach Lehrke
Defensemen
Tyler Elbrecht-Josh Nelson
Zach Palmquist-Nick Buchanan
Brett Stern-Jon Jutzi
Goalies
Phil Cook
Stephon Williams