Carpenter named USCHO Player of the Year
She led the country in scoring, averaging over two points a game, and captured the Patty Kazmaier Award. Boston College star Alex Carpenter is USCHO’s player of the year for 2015.
Women’s D-I: Minnesota
While many add another NCAA title, several Gophers savor a first
After falling to Clarkson in the 20114 title game, Minnesota’s seniors are back in a familiar place: enjoying being national champions. For younger Gophers, however, it is their first title.
Harvard seniors a special group
MINNEAPOLIS — The Harvard Crimson senior class is a unique group, with multiple players having missed years either due to injury, time with U.S. Olympic team, or both. The struggles they’ve endured helped forge a unique bond and build a core group of players that led Harvard to the Frozen Four and national championship game … Read more
Harvard and Minnesota to provide the answer to, “Who’s No. 1?”
After advancing with wins over Wisconsin and Boston College, Minnesota and Harvard will battle for the national championship, and fight to decide who is the country’s best team.
Boston College’s Alex Carpenter is the Patty Kazmaier Award winner
MINNEAPOLIS — Boston College junior forward Alex Carpenter was named the winner of the 2015 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award. She becomes the 18th winner and first from her school to take home the trophy, which is presented annually to the top player in women’s NCAA Division I hockey. “It’s unbelievable to be able to represent … Read more
Familiar combination of Brandt and Menefee pushes Minnesota info D-I women’s final
MINNEAPOLIS — Juniors Hannah Brandt and Maryanne Menefee have shared the top line at Minnesota for three years. When the national semifinal wasn’t going well for their team and Wisconsin grabbed a second-period lead Friday night, they turned things to their favor like they have so many times. Each scored a goal and assisted on … Read more
Wednesday Women: Down to Four
The quarterfinals turned out to be routs for the home teams; do the semis promise more drama? Candace and Arlan look at that, plus coaching vacancies and more in their final Wednesday Women column of the year.
Wednesday Women: The final eight
Candace and Arlan look at the first round matchups of the NCAA tournament, and also ponder the Patty Kazmaier Award Final Three.
Minnesota the top seed in 2015 NCAA women’s tournament
The NCAA announced on Sunday the field of eight teams that will compete for the women’s Division I national championship. Quarterfinal games will be played on the campuses of the participating schools, with the 2015 Women’s Frozen Four will be hosted by Minnesota on March 20 and 22, at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis. Four conferences … Read more
Kazmaier finalist Brandt named WCHA women’s player of the year
The WCHA women’s conference this week announced its year-end awards, All-WCHA Teams and All-Rookie Team. Minnesota junior forward Hannah Brandt was named Player of the Year after a 21-goal, 29-assist campaign for the Gophers. Brandt is also one of three finalists for the 2015 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award. Senior Rachel Ramsey, a teammate of Brandt’s … Read more
Brandt, Carpenter, Poulin the three finalists for 2015 Kazmaier Award
After announcing the 10 semifinalists on Feb. 26, the three finalists were announced Thursday for the 2015 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award. Minnesota junior forward Hannah Brandt, Boston College junior forward Alex Carpenter and Boston University senior forward Marie-Philip Poulin are the three remaining finalists for the award. The award will be presented at a brunch ceremony … Read more
Wednesday Women: One down, many to go
The first round of the conference tournaments is just one round among six that could lead to a national championship for one of eight teams. Candace and Arlan look a the results from the first weekend, as well as the Patty Kazmaier nominees.
Minnesota, Boston College trios highlight 2015 Patty Kazmaier finalists
Three players each from Minnesota and Boston College are among the 10 finalists for the 2015 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award. The winner of the award, given to the best player in Division I women’s hockey, will be unveiled at a brunch ceremony at the McNamara Alumni Center in Minneapolis on Saturday, March 21, as part … Read more
Playoff preview: WCHA women
The WCHA is as competitive as its ever been, but Minnesota is still the team to beat. Arlan Marttila previews the WCHA tournament.
WCHA suspends Minnesota women’s defenseman McMillen one game
The WCHA women’s conference announced Tuesday that it has assessed a one-game suspension to Minnesota junior defenseman Milica McMillen. The suspension is a result of McMillen’s game misconduct infraction for contact to the head that occurred at the 7:59 mark of the third period last Saturday, Feb. 21, at Bemidji State. Minnesota’s next scheduled game … Read more
Wednesday Women: Playoff possibilities
The regular season is over, and the road to a national championship begins. Candace and Arlan take a look at results from the final weekend in the regular season, and ponder what said results mean for the first round of the conference tournaments.
Pressure can accompany a name in the small world of women’s hockey
Having a famous hockey dad has proven to be both a boon and a challenge for several star women hockey players.
Wednesday Women: One final push
It’s the final weekend of the regular season, and a lot of teams are battling for playoff position in their conference tournaments, as well as positioning for possible NCAA berths. How it all plays out is anyone’s guess, but Candace and Arlan take a look.
Wednesday Women: Rare losses
Boston College’s undefeated season came to an end, North Dakota beat Minnesota, Quinnipiac suffered another conference loss, and Mercyhurst took another step toward the CHA regular season title. Candace and Arlan look at that and more.