Women’s D-I: ECAC

Colgate women’s hockey coach Fargo resigns position, accepts similar role with PWHL New York franchise

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Greg Fargo, the winningest head coach in Colgate women’s hockey program history, announced that he is resigning from his position at the end of June to take the head coaching role for Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) New York. Fargo transformed Colgate women’s hockey into a perennial national power, most recently guiding the Raiders to … Read more

Women’s Division I College Hockey: 2023-24 All-USCHO Teams

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Fifteen different programs are represented on the All-USCHO Women’s Division I teams this year. Congratulations to all the players on their spectacular seasons. First Team F: Izzy Daniel – Cornell F: Casey O’Brien – Wisconsin F: Kirsten Simms – Wisconsin D: Cayla Barnes – Ohio State D: Nicole Gosling – Clarkson G: Michelle Pasiechnyk – Clarkson Second Team F: Tessa Janecke – Penn State F: Danielle Serdachny – Colgate F: Sarah … Read more

Women’s Division I College Hockey: The PodKaz Episode 19 – Reviewing the Frozen Four and Ohio State’s second NCAA championship

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Nicole Haase (@NicoleHaase) and Todd Milewski (@ToddMilewski) look back on the Frozen Four and Ohio State’s second championship in the last three seasons. Plus, thoughts on the Patty Kazmaier Award, New Hampshire as Frozen Four host and the transfer portal. [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=59190143″ width=”100%” height=”200px” theme=”light” playlist=”false” playlist-continuous=”false” chapters-image=”true” episode-image-position=”right” hide-logo=”false” hide-likes=”false” hide-comments=”false” hide-sharing=”true” hide-download=”true”] … Read more

Cornell’s Daniel named winner of 2024 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award as top player in NCAA Division I women’s hockey

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Cornell senior forward Izzy Daniel has been chosen as the 2024 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award winner. The honors were presented Saturday afternoon at the Whittemore Center Arena in Durham, NH as part of the women’s Frozen Four weekend hosted by the University of New Hampshire. The ceremony aired live on NHL Network. The award, which … Read more

Women’s Division I College Hockey: Wisconsin downs Colgate in national semifinal, will rematch Ohio State for 2024 national championship

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DURHAM, N.H. — The Wisconsin Badgers will defend their title as they return to the national championship game to face Ohio State for a rematch of the 2023 final. They defeated Colgate 3-1 Friday evening at Whittemore Center Arena on the University of New Hampshire campus to advance to their 11th title game in program … Read more

Women’s Division I College Hockey: Three late goals power Ohio State to 4-1 win over Clarkson as Buckeyes return to national championship game

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DURHAM, NH — Ohio State will play in their third straight title game on Sunday after defeating Clarkson 4-1 Friday afternoon in Durham, NH. Makenna Webster, Sloane Matthews, national rookie of the year Joy Dunne and Hadley Hartmetz scored for the Buckeyes to secure the win. “What an exhilarating game. That’s a playoff game at … Read more

Three times a semifinalist, Clarkson’s Pasiechnyk tabbed winner of 2024 Women’s College Hockey Goalie of the Year Award

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The Women’s Hockey Commissioners Association has announced that Clarkson senior Michelle Pasiechnyk has been selected as this year’s recipient of the Women’s College Hockey Goalie of the Year Award. Voting was carried out by a panel of coaches, administrators and members of the media from across the country. A native of Ottawa, Ont., Pasiechnyk has … Read more

Women’s Division I College Hockey: Why each Frozen Four team will win – or lose – the 2024 National Championship

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This was a fun way to break down the Frozen Four teams last season, so I’m bringing it back and making it an annual post. Instead of focusing on the hypotheticals of head to head matchups of teams that haven’t played each other this season, let’s look at what each of the final four teams … Read more

Women’s Division I College Hockey: The PodKaz Episode 18 – Previewing the 2024 NCAA Frozen Four

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USCHO’s Nicole Haase (@NicoleHaase) and Todd Milewski (@ToddMilewski) detail the semifinal matchups for the 2024 NCAA Frozen Four, Ohio State vs. Clarkson and Wisconsin vs. Colgate, after looking back at some of the highlights of an entertaining regional weekend. [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=59095526″ width=”100%” height=”200px” theme=”light” playlist=”false” playlist-continuous=”false” chapters-image=”true” episode-image-position=”right” hide-logo=”false” hide-likes=”false” hide-comments=”false” hide-sharing=”true” hide-download=”true”] Find … Read more

Division I Women’s Hockey: Weekend Wrap, March 18, 2024 – NCAA Tournament

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Columbus Regional  (9) Connecticut vs. (8) Minnesota Duluth This game brought the drama, including a seemed-to-be game-winner in OT that was brought back for offsides. After an even first period, UMD started to pull away, ultimately outshooting the Huskies 49-33. Both goalies put on a show and neither team seemed able to solve the problems … Read more

Division I Women’s Hockey: NCAA Quarterfinal – Wisconsin advances to 15th Frozen Four with 4-0 win over St. Lawrence

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MADISON — Defending National Champions Wisconsin have advanced to their 15th Frozen Four in program history with a 4-0 win over St. Lawrence Saturday afternoon in Madison. Casey O’Brien won the opening faceoff and then scored 16 seconds later to give the Badgers an immediate 1-0 lead. It was a group effort from the Badgers’ … Read more

ECAC Hockey announces women’s major award winners for ’23-24 season; Cornell’s Daniel tabbed player, forward of year

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ECAC Hockey has announced the recipients of the league’s major women’s individual award winners for the 2023-24 season. Awards were determined by a full nomination and voting process involving the league’s 12 head coaches. ECAC Hockey Forward and Player of the Year: Izzy Daniel, Cornell Daniel culminated 13 goals and 25 assists for an impressive … Read more

Division I Women’s Hockey: NCAA Regional Semifinal – St. Lawrence 1, Penn State 0 (OT)

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MADISON — Kristina Bahl’s slapshot from beyond the near faceoff circle made it’s way through traffic and beat Penn State goalie Katie DeSea with 10:25 left in overtime to send St. Lawrence to the NCAA Quarterfinals for the first time since 2017. The Saints will face host Wisconsin at 2 p.m. Central on Saturday. The … Read more

Cornell’s Daniel, Wisconsin’s O’Brien, Simms named top-three finalists for 2024 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award as top NCAA D-I women’s college hockey player

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Izzy Daniel (Cornell), Casey O’Brien (Wisconsin) and Kirsten Simms (Wisconsin) have been named the 2024 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award top-three finalists. The winner of the award will be announced on March 23 at 12:30 p.m. EDT as part of a live show on NHL Network at the Whittemore Center Arena on the campus of New … Read more

Women’s Division I College Hockey: The PodKaz Episode 17 – Looking ahead to the NCAA tournament with new Minnesota State coach Shari Dickerman

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Nicole Haase (@NicoleHaase) and Todd Milewski (@ToddMilewski) look back at conference championship games and are joined by new Minnesota State coach Shari Dickerman to look at the 11-team NCAA tournament bracket. [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=59027988″ width=”100%” height=”200px” theme=”light” playlist=”false” playlist-continuous=”false” chapters-image=”true” episode-image-position=”right” hide-logo=”false” hide-likes=”false” hide-comments=”false” hide-sharing=”true” hide-download=”true”]   Find The PodKaz on: Spotify Spreaker iHeart Amazon … Read more

Women’s hockey national rookie of year award being renamed to recognize former Harvard standout, U.S. Olympic veteran Chu

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The Women’s Hockey Commissioners Association has announced that the annual national rookie of the year award is being named for Harvard and U.S. Olympic icon Julie Chu. Chu has enjoyed a unique level of success in a hockey career that covers two decades and is still flourishing. A member of the Harvard class of 2007, … Read more