MANKATO, Minn. – The Minnesota State Mavericks (11-8-1, 5-8-1 WCHA) remained at No. 12 in the USA Hockey Poll in Week 14.

The Mavericks last saw action on December 5–6, splitting a weekend series with St. Cloud State.

Minnesota State returns to play on January 9–10 with a home-and-home series against No. 3 Minnesota. The Mavericks will travel to Ridder Arena on Friday for a 6 p.m. puck drop before hosting the Gophers on Saturday at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center at 7:30 p.m.