College hockey teams across the country are releasing their nonconference schedules. The Gophers have yet to do so, but we can use some detective work to figure out which matchups have been confirmed by other schools. It appears that Minnesota has one nonconference series left to be revealed. Oct. 2 and 3 @ Michigan Tech After facing the Huskies for the first time since 2011 in last year's season opener, the Gophers will travel to Houghton, Michigan to open the season on the road. Head coach Bill Muckalt led Michigan Tech to a 23-13-3 record in his first year last season, and the Huskies should be a solid nonconference test to open the season once again. Oct. 16 and 17 @ Minnesota Duluth New Gophers head coach Brett Larson will face his alma mater in mid-October in Duluth. The Bulldogs swept Minnesota in Minneapolis last season by a combined score of 7-1. They will be among the best teams in the country in 2026-27, led by returning Hobey Baker Award winner Max Plante.…