Nothing comes easily for women’s hockey’s latest dynasty

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Duluth was the sport’s first dynasty in the NCAA era, taking home the first three national titles sanctioned by the NCAA. Wisconsin and Minnesota had runs where they won four titles in six and five years, respectively, clearly establishing themselves as the team to beat during each window. With its 2-1 overtime … Read more

For the Gophers’ Williamson, it’s not over yet

After not playing for the first half of the season after undergoing brain surgery in the off season, Taylor Williamson’s return has sparked Minnesota, and Sunday, she scored the game-winner in the WCHA Final Face-Off Championship against Wisconsin to advance Minnesota to the NCAA tournament.

Wednesday Women: Postseason bliss

Savanah Harmon of Clarkson (Clarkson Athletics)

Candace and Arlan discuss the results from the first week’s action in the conference playoffs, preview some of the action in the final weekend of the conference playoffs, dissect Team USA’s win over Team Canada in the Olympics, and discuss the players who were honored with a nomination for the Patty Kazmaier Award last week.

Wednesday Women: Second season begins

Denisa Křížová of Northeastern (Northeastern Athletics)

The playoffs are beginning this weekend in three of the four conferences. Nicole and Candace debate how the first rounds might play out, look at the most likely upsets, and prognosticate on the longer term outlooks for the NCAA tournament. They also ponder tonight’s gold medal game between Team USA and Team Canada.