The 1997–98 season was the Golden Gophers' first season playing women's hockey. It was Laura Halldorson's first season coaching the new Gophers women's team, having been hired from Colby College the year prior to build the program. They finished fourth nationally, losing both the quarterfinal game and third-place game in the AWCHA tournament.

Regular season

Schedule

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Roster

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Recaps