Nicole Haase
The World University Games are the second-largest multi-sport winter event in the world, after the Winter Olympics and are put on every two years by the International University Sports Federation (FISU) as “a celebration of international university sports and culture.” While the competition is a large and competitive event for countries all around the world, … Read more
(6) Colgate at (1) Ohio State On Tuesday, the Buckeyes jumped out to an early 2-0 lead on goals from Gabby Rosenthal and Kenzie Hauswirth and it looked like it might be a long day for the Raiders. Kas Betinol cut the lead in half late in the first, but Rosenthal’s second of the game … Read more
(1) Minnesota at (3) Wisconsin The two teams battled to a 3-3 tie with the Gophers taking an extra point in the WCHA standings with their shootout win courtesy of Abbey Murphy. Vivian Jungels had the Badgers up 1-0 midway through the first and it looked like they’d double that, but the goal was overturned … Read more
MADISON – Goaltender Cammi Kronish called the Wisconsin women’s hockey team’s win over rival Minnesota on Sunday afternoon a complete team effort. The redshirt senior entered the game unexpectedly before four minutes had even elapsed, replacing redshirt sophomore Jane Gervais, who exited the game with an injury. After settling for a tie on Saturday, with … Read more
MADISON — Britta Curl’s goal with 10.5 seconds left in regulation tied the game at three for Wisconsin and forced overtime, but Abbey Murphy was the lone goal-scorer in the shootout round to give Minnesota the extra standings point. “It was a classic right Gopher/Badger game. There were great chances both ways. You know going in … Read more
Take a look at Providence’s last seven games and you’ll see something of a microcosm of the state of the game of women’s college hockey. After losing 4-1 to then #6 Northeastern, they came back to tie the Huskies the next day before losing the shootout. The next weekend Providence needed overtime to defeat Boston … Read more
(4) Colgate at Dartmouth Cally Dixon showed great vision early in this game as she picked off a Colgate pass in the zone and took it straight to the net to give Dartmouth an early 1-0 lead. Kalty Kaltounková returned the favor later in the period as Neena Brick was able to break up the … Read more
Nicole: In case you missed it in the first Wednesday Women of the year, the format is a little different this year. I’ll be joined by guest writers throughout the season to share their unique insight. This week I’m joined by Grant Salzano, Boston College alum and writer at BC Interruption whose Pairwise Predictor is … Read more
(5) Minnesota Duluth at (1) Minnesota The Gophers proved why they’re the top team in the country as they jumped out to a lead in both games this series. On Friday, Ella Huber scored in the opening two minutes and Lizi Norton doubled the lead against her former team before eight minutes had elapsed. The … Read more
The Quinnipiac Bobcats have won nine straight games to open the season and have moved up to #4 in the national polls – their highest-ever ranking – after a pair of impressive weekend wins over Cornell and Princeton. The Bobcats looked to be in a great position heading into this season, returning much of the … Read more
(2) Minnesota at (1) Ohio State Nelli Laitinen’s shot from the point midway through the first had the Gophers up 1-0 after the first period and it looked like that would hold into the second intermission. But Ohio State scored twice in :39 in the closing minutes of the second frame to take a 2-1 … Read more
(4) Minnesota Duluth at (1) Ohio State Ohio State proved why they are the top-ranked team in the country this weekend with two wins over UMD. On Friday, Jenna Buglioni opened the scoring with a power play goal just 1:29 into the second period. Clara Van Wieren tied the game late in the third on … Read more
Nicole: Hi friends! Welcome to the first Wednesday Women of the 2022-23 hockey season. Arlan informed me at the end of last season that he was ready to fully retire, so these will have a slightly different look this season. But before I get into that, let me say a hearty and sincere thank you … Read more
(1) Ohio State at Bemidji State On Saturday, the Buckeyes earned their first shutout of the season thanks to Raygan Kirk in net and two goals and an assist from Sophie Jaques en route to a 4-0 win. OSU outshot BSU 38-14. Kenzie Hauswirth and Jenna Buglioni also scored in the win. On Sunday, despite … Read more
It has been an unprecedented 18 months in women’s hockey. No, not because of the pandemic – or at least, not directly. In just over a year (381 days) from August 20, 2021 to September 4, 2022, players on their respective countries’ senior national teams played in three major tournaments – two World Championships and … Read more
St. Cloud State at (1) Ohio State After a scoreless first period, Sophie Jaques scored 15 seconds into the second to put the Buckeyes up 1-0. Gabby Rosenthal made it 2-0 just a couple of minutes later, but Klára Hymlárová cut the lead to 2-1 all before four minutes had passed. In the third, rookie … Read more
MADISON — The Wisconsin Badgers showed off their roster’s depth on Friday night as their third and fourth lines accounted for all five goals and six of the night’s seven assists in the team’s win over St. Thomas. The bulk of playing time on Mark Johnson’s Badgers is distributed among the top three lines, with … Read more
Note: This interview took place in March 2022. When Mel Ruzzi took over as head coach of the Brown Bears before last season, the team had not finished above 11th in the ECAC since 2012. As mentioned in the ECAC season preview, it has been 13 years since the last time this team managed six … Read more
(1) Ohio State at Minnesota State The Mavericks took an early lead thanks to Kelsey King’s snipe three minutes into the game. Ohio State tied the game midway through the first on a goal by Gabby Rosenthal. Jennifer Gardiner put OSU up less than two minutes into the second and that score held to give … Read more
Every coach has a different philosophy for how to fill out their non-conference schedule. In larger conferences, there are fewer slots that need to be filled. In a conference like the CHA, with only six teams, there are more. Add in that last season and this one, the CHA is playing with just five teams, … Read more