Wisconsin, Minnesota head up All-WCHA women’s teams for ’18-19 season
The WCHA women’s league announced its three All-WCHA Teams and All-Rookie Team on Thursday (photo: Walt Middleton Photography).
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Women’s D-I weekend picks: Playoffs begin, favorites to advance
Three conferences start their playoff tournaments this weekend, while the CHA wraps up its regular season. In the playoffs, Candace and Nicole think their might be some third games, but expect the favorites to likely advance.
Gabel, Keller, Pankowski named 2019 Patty Kazmaier Award finalists
Seniors Loren Gabel, Megan Keller and Annie Pankowski are the top three finalists for the 2019 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award.
Women’s D-I: Ohio State peaking at right time, looking to return to NCAA tournament
Ohio State made the Frozen Four last season. Though returning to the NCAA tournament is a tough task for the Buckeyes at this point, they do see a path forward, and led by goaltender Andrea Brändli, the Buckeyes are feeling confident about their chances.
Wednesday Women: Princeton and Wisconsin fall from first, CHA down to the wire, playoff previews
It was a wild final weekend in the ECAC and WCHA, as Princeton fell from first to fourth, Cornell won the ECAC, and Wisconsin was overtaken by Minnesota on the last day of the regular season. Nicole and Arlan review those results, preview the playoffs, and talk about the Patty Kazmaier top ten finalists.
Women’s D-I weekend wrap Feb. 25: Minnesota, Cornell win division crowns
Minnesota captured the WCHA as Wisconsin lost two shootout-decisions to Ohio State, ending the Badgers’ streak of three straight conference championships. Cornell won twice to pass Princeton and capture the ECAC crown.
Women’s D-I weekend picks Feb. 22: ECAC, WCHA crowns, Hockey East playoff spot up for grabs
It’s the final weekend of regular season play in three conferences. Princeton will try for the ECAC title, while Wisconsin looks for its fourth straight WCHA crown. In Hockey East, Vermont and Maine battle for the final playoff spot.
Pair of Clarkson standouts head up list of 10 players nominated for 2019 Kazmaier Award
The USA Hockey Foundation on Thursday announced the top 10 finalists for the 2019 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award (photo: Rachel Lewis).
Women’s D-I: Final weekend of regular season sees tournament positions on line for many teams
The ECAC, Hockey East, and WCHA end their regular seasons this weekend, and the ECAC and WCHA crowns are on the line, while two teams fighting for the final Hockey East playoff spot play a winner-take-all game Saturday. Nicole Haase outlines the possibilities.
Wednesday Women: Last weekend of regular season sees teams battling for playoff spots, seedings
On the final weekend of play in the ECAC, Hockey East, and WCHA, playoff spots and playoff positioning are in play for many teams. Candace and Nicole review Clarkson’s loss to Dartmouth and Princeton’s loss to Rensselaer, Wisconsin’s sweep of Minnesota Duluth, Northeastern’s recent struggles, the CHA race, and potential Patty Kazmaier Award nominees.
Women’s D-I weekend wrap Feb. 17: Crowley earns 300th win, Minnesota and Wisconsin keep rolling
On a weekend where the No. 3, 4, and 5 teams all stumbled, No. 1 Minnesota and No. 2 Wisconsin continued to justify their rankings. Katie Crowley also earned her 300th career win as coach of Boston College.
WCHA women’s commissioner Million leaving at end of ’18-19 season, taking director role with USA Hockey
WCHA women’s commissioner Katie Million has been named director of women’s national team programs for USA Hockey (photo: Bryan Singer/Icon Sportswire).
Women’s D-I weekend picks Feb. 15: Cornell and Clarkson try to keep pace with Princeton, Northeastern faces Providence
Robert Morris tries to sew up the CHA, Northeastern looks for sole position of the top seed against a tough Providence team, and Wisconsin faces a tough test from Minnesota Duluth. Candace and Nicole pick the weekend’s slate of games.
Women’s D-I: BU gets monkey off back, looks to build momentum of historic win
After winning their first Beanpot in 38 years, erasing years of futility, Boston University is riding a wave of momentum, and led by Beanpot heroine Sammy Davis they are eyeing a return to the NCAA tournament.
Wednesday Women: Syracuse’s sweep, Bemidji’s big win, and the state of the ECAC and Hockey East races
Candace and Arlan look at Syracuse’s sweep of Mercyhurst, Bemidji’s win over Ohio State and what it means to the Buckeyes’ NCAA tournament hopes, Boston College’s win over Northeastern, Lovisa Selander setting the NCAA saves record, and the possible nominees for the Patty Kazmaier Award that will be announced next week.
Women’s D-I weekend wrap Feb. 10: Wisconsin takes over WCHA lead, Colgate sweeps Clarkson
Wisconsin took over the top spot in the WCHA, sweeping past idle Minnesota, while Colgate beat Clarkson in OT to sweep the season series and put Princeton in the driver’s seat for the ECAC crown.
Women’s D-I: On special night for Mark Johnson, Wisconsin rolls
On a day when their coach, Mark Johnson, becomes the first-ever Wisconsin player to have his jersey retired, the Wisconsin Badgers rolled to an easy 7-2 win over Minnesota State.
Women’s D-I weekend picks Feb. 8: Big battles in the East
It’s prime time in the East with No. 4 Clarkson hosting No. 6 Cornell and No. 10 Colgate, as well as Boston University going for only its second Beanpot title. Candace and Nicole pick the games.
Women’s D-I: Gabel and Clarkson wear target with pride
In the middle of a career year with 55 points in 26 games, Clarkson senior Loren Gabel is more focused on the hard work that can help the team win another championship. She and the rest of the team wear the target as two-time defending national champions with pride.
Wednesday Women: Timber, the top teams fall
Nicole and Arlan discuss the big losses by Minnesota and Wisconsin, Clarkson’s win over Princeton and what it means to the ECAC race, the CHA favorites, and the Beanpot results that saw two upset winners.