In a statement released on gophersports.com, Kessel went on to say her health is her main priority and is very disappointed that she will not be able to return to play this season. Kessel also had missed the entire 2013-2014 season for the Gophers to prepare with the national team for the Sochi Olympics.
Kessel is fourth all time in Gopher scoring with 97 goals and 134 assists, totaling 231 points. She is also the 2013 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award winner, equivalent to the Hobey Baker in men's play, and helped the Gophers to a perfect season in 2012-2013.
What does this mean now for the rest of the WCHA and division one women's hockey? Well, a lot, and not too much, but let me explain first. Yes, Kessel is a huge scoring threat that will be missing from the Minnesota line-up and it did show at times last season that her presence on the roster could be seen. However, Minnesota is still a top three team in women's hockey and is always a threat to win a national title.
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