Arlan MarttilaWisconsin advanced to the WCHA’s championship game for the first time since 2011 with a 4-1 win over North Dakota. “The team is excited to play in a championship game,” coach Mark Johnson said. Sophomore Sarah Nurse scored twice and added an assist for the Badgers (27-6-4), who also got tallies from Sydney McKibbon and … Read more
Bemidji State defeated Minnesota, 1-0, to reach its first WCHA title game. “I’m sure there weren’t that many people outside of our locker room that gave us a chance, which has kind of been our mantra all year long,” first-year coach Jim Scanlan said. “We’ve got to just keep believing in ourselves.” Former Gopher Stephanie … Read more
Marie-Philip Poulin has killed the dreams of Team U.S.A. twice in the Olympics; can she now lead the Boston University Terriers to an NCAA Championship?
Sweeping up A dozen of the 14 quarterfinal series played across the four conferences resulted in sweeps, two of those accomplished by the road team. While much of the action went according to script, there were also some upsets, overtimes, and comebacks in the mix. The field of 30 teams that started the weekend with … Read more
Sweeping up A dozen of the 14 quarterfinal series played across the four conferences resulted in sweeps, two of those accomplished by the road team. While much of the action went according to script, there were also some upsets, overtimes, and comebacks in the mix. The field of 30 teams that started the weekend with … Read more
Maryanne Menefee netted a pair of goals as Minnesota won, 5-1, to sweep their WCHA series and end Minnesota State’s season. “I’m actually surprised I have so many goals on the year, to be honest,” Menefee said. “They definitely come in bunches, so I’m happy they came tonight.” She scored twice in a span of … Read more
MINNEAPOLIS — Dani Cameranesi recorded six points, including a pair of goals, and Hannah Brandt had a hat trick plus a helper as Minnesota opened the postseason by rocketing past Minnesota State 10-0. Brandt scored on two of her first three shifts and completed her hat trick in the second period. “We’ve been struggling a … Read more
The WCHA is as competitive as its ever been, but Minnesota is still the team to beat. Arlan Marttila previews the WCHA tournament.
Arlan Marttila previews the Hockey East women’s playoffs. The big question: can anybody stop Boston College?
Arlan takes a look at the four ECAC playoff series, and what each team needs to do to advance.
Arlan previews the CHA tournament, where perennial favorite Mercyhurst looks to have stiffer competition this year.
Ready for the postseason With the completion of the final games of the regular season, we at last know how the conference tournaments will be slotted. Of the 30 teams that remain in the hunt for a national title, 28 will begin postseason play in conference quarterfinals hosted by the higher seeds, while the top … Read more
Ready for the postseason With the completion of the final games of the regular season, we at last know how the conference tournaments will be slotted. Of the 30 teams that remain in the hunt for a national title, 28 will begin postseason play in conference quarterfinals hosted by the higher seeds, while the top … Read more
Maryanne Menefee, Megan Wolfe, and Dani Cameranesi all had a goal and an assist in Minnesota’s 4-2 win at Bemidji State. The Gophers (29-2-4, 22-2-4-2 WCHA) also got a goal from Meghan Lorence, the 100th point of her career. “It meant a lot,” Lorence said. “It was a milestone in the road that I was … Read more
Having a famous hockey dad has proven to be both a boon and a challenge for several star women hockey players.
A crowd of 2,730 turned out to watch Minnesota wrap up the crown in the WCHA with a 2-0 shutout of Minnesota-Duluth. “I think this makes winning a trophy that much better —- a close game,” senior captain Rachael Bona said. “I’m glad that it happened like that.” The win, coupled with a Wisconsin loss … Read more
No. 2 Minnesota generated plenty of offense from up top as it defeated visiting No. 6 Minnesota-Duluth, 7-1. All five of the goals over the first two periods for the Gophers (26-2-4, 19-2-4-2 WCHA) originated with shots from its defensemen high in the zone. A couple of seniors, defenseman Rachel Ramsey and forward Meghan Lorence, … Read more
For the first time in league history, all six teams in the CHA have a chance to make the NCAA tournament, thanks to the league getting an auto-bid. For teams not named Mercyhurst, this presents a unique opportunity.
Pass the hat For those who enjoy throwing a hat out onto the ice, it was a good week that offered ample opportunities. Freshman Nicole Schammel got things started on Monday when her hat trick lifted Minnesota State to its first conference win of the season, 5-1, over St. Cloud State, with Schammel adding an … Read more
Pass the hat For those who enjoy throwing a hat out onto the ice, it was a good week that offered ample opportunities. Freshman Nicole Schammel got things started on Monday when her hat trick lifted Minnesota State to its first conference win of the season, 5-1, over St. Cloud State, with Schammel adding an … Read more