Women’s D-I: Ohio State

Ohio State Season Preview

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Ohio State continued its renaissance under Nate Handrahan, getting back to the conference semifinals for the first time in three years and being ranked as high as sixth. But for a slump after the new year, the Buckeyes could even have made their way into their first NCAA tournament. “You look at them last year … Read more

Minnesota favored in competitive WCHA

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This promises to be a transitional year in the WCHA, as players like Brianna Decker, Jocelyne and Monique Lamoureux, and Noora Räty that have formed the identity of the conference have completed their eligibility. Their former schools all bring in strong recruiting classes, so while the personnel losses leave the door open a crack for … Read more

Moxley named new head women’s coach at Buffalo State

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Buffalo State has hired former Niagara standout and Ohio State assistant coach Candice Moxley as its new head women’s coach. Moxley spent the past three seasons as an assistant coach at Ohio State and prior to joining the Buckeyes, served one year as the head coach at Trinity College School in Port Hope, Ont., and … Read more

MacKenzie tabbed to lead Connecticut women’s team

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Former Ohio State assistant and Niagara head coach Chris MacKenzie has been named the new head women’s coach at Connecticut. MacKenzie has 11 years of collegiate coaching experience in both the women’s and men’s games. “My family and I are excited to be coming to the UConn family,” said MacKenzie in a news release. “UConn … Read more

Ohio State women adds two new assistant coaches

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Ohio State announced Monday that Brittany Carlson will join the staff as an undergraduate assistant coach and Jeff Salajko will serve as goalie coach. Carlson spent the last four seasons as a defenseman with the Buckeyes and three times named WCHA All-Academic and Academic-All Big Ten and was named a WCHA scholar-athlete twice. Salajko served … Read more

Ohio State’s Tarr suspended one game by women’s WCHA

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The women’s WCHA announced Wednesday a one-game suspension to Ohio State forward Ally Tarr for her actions in the Feb. 10 game against Minnesota. At the time of the incident, Tarr was assessed a five-minute major penalty for contact to the head and a game misconduct. She hit Gophers’ forward Emily West, who had to … Read more

Ohio State hires Handrahan to coach women’s team

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Ohio State announced Monday the hiring of Nate Handrahan as the head coach of the women’s hockey team, becoming just the second coach in the 12-year history of the women’s hockey program. “My family and I are grateful for the opportunity athletics director Gene Smith and the hiring committee has given me to be the … Read more

Ohio State women’s coach Barto calls it a career

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Jackie Barto, the first coach of women’s hockey at Ohio State, has decided to retire from coaching after 12 seasons with the Buckeyes and 27 years overall. Barto was hired at Ohio State in 1999 to start the women’s hockey program after spending five seasons as the head coach at her alma mater, Providence. “It … Read more

Snow causes postponements at Minnesota, Minnesota State

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A major snowstorm moving through Minnesota has postponed three games scheduled for Saturday. Minnesota has postponed Saturday’s men’s game against Minnesota-Duluth and women’s game against Ohio State because of a snowstorm in the Twin Cities. Both games have been rescheduled for Sunday, the school announced. The men’s game will begin at 4 p.m. CST, while … Read more

Wisconsin stays at No. 1 in women’s poll

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Wisconsin remained atop the USCHO.com Division I Women’s Poll on Monday after sweeping No. 10 Ohio State over the weekend. Cornell remained at No. 2 after opening its season with two wins against Robert Morris. Little changed from the previous week. Minnesota-Duluth and Mercyhurst switched places, with the Bulldogs climbing to No. 3, and Boston … Read more