Successful California girls youth coach Long named Minnesota State women’s director of hockey operations
Minnesota State has announced that Amanda Long has been named women’s hockey director of operations (photo: Hockey Weekly Action Photos).
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Former North Dakota women’s players appealing dismissal of discrimination lawsuit
According to The Rink Live, former members of the defunct North Dakota women’s hockey team have appealed the dismissal of their discrimination lawsuit against the state’s university system (photo: Jim Rosvold/USCHO.com).
Minnesota, Minnesota State to battle in 2019 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Museum Women’s Face-Off Classic
Minnesota and Minnesota State will play in the annual U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Museum Women’s Face-Off Classic, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7, 3:30 p.m. CST, at the Dakotah! Ice Center in Prior Lake, Minn.
Minnesota’s 3M Arena at Mariucci to undergo upcoming renovation projects
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents recently approved a renovation project for 3M Arena at Mariucci with over 11,000 square feet of team space impacted (photo: Jim Rosvold/University of Minnesota).
St. Cloud State names Macdonald new women’s coach, promotes Siergiej, hires Engstrom
St. Cloud State announced recently the appointment of Steve Macdonald as the new head coach of the Huskies women’s team (photo: St. Cloud State University Athletics).
Former Minnesota Duluth national champ Murray named new women’s coach at St. Mary’s
St. Mary’s announced on Wednesday that Sarah Murray has been named the fifth head coach in the program’s 21-year history.
Spooner, Umberger to be inducted into Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame
This fall, 10 new members will be inducted into the Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame. The group includes Natalie Spooner (women’s hockey) and RJ Umberger (men’s hockey).
Flowers named new WCHA women’s commissioner, will start duties in July
The WCHA on Monday named Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference assistant commissioner Jennifer Flowers as its next vice president and women’s commissioner.
Wisconsin’s Pankowski awarded Big Ten postgraduate scholarship
The Big Ten announced Thursday its annual postgraduate scholarship recipients and Wisconsin senior forward Annie Pankowski earned the honor as the lone hockey player of the 28 students (photo: David Stluka).
Wisconsin extends men’s coach Granato, women’s coach Johnson through ’23-24 season
The Wisconsin Athletic Board met Friday afternoon and approved recommendations of the UW Department of Athletics regarding contracts for winter sports head coaches (photo: Matt Dewkett).
Women’s D-I: Wisconsin’s Mark Johnson named USCHO Coach of the Year
After leading the Wisconsin Badgers to their first national title since 2011, and setting new records in the process, Mark Johnson has been named USCHO Women’s D-I Coach of the Year.
Clarkson and Wisconsin lead the way on the All-USCHO Women’s D-I team selections
A total of 14 schools were represented on the All-USCHO Women’s D-I teams for 2019, with Wisconsin and Clarkson each placing three players on the teams.
Kristen Campbell posts three shutouts in NCAA tournament in leading Wisconsin to national championship
Kristen Campbell finished her season by running up three straight shutouts in the NCAA tournament en route to a nation’s best 11 shutouts and a Wisconsin single season wins record of 35.
Wisconsin follows “whatever it takes” theme in defeating Minnesota for national championship
Wisconsin found a measure of redemption for so many close calls in recent years by following its mantra, “whatever it takes.” The Badgers had shutouts in every NCAA tournament game en route to their first national championship since 2011 (photo: Matt Dewkett Photography).
Wisconsin defeats Minnesota to win first national championship since 2011
The Wisconsin Badgers blanked Minnesota, 2-0, claiming the program’s first national championship since 2011.
Women’s D-I Frozen Four championship pick: Familiar foes faceoff as Wisconsin guns for first national title since 2011 and Minnesota looks to regain it
Familiar foes faceoff for the national championship. Wisconsin hasn’t won since 2011, a streak that started when the Gophers upended them in the 2012 national championship. Minnesota has won four since then, but hasn’t claimed the top spot since defeating Boston College in 2016. Candace and Nicole pick the final game of the season.
Cogan scores, adds two assists as Wisconsin blanks Clarkson for spot in title game
Senior Sam Cogan led the Badgers with a goal and two assists while senior Annie Pankowski added two goals to lead Wisconsin (photo: Matt Dewkett).
Women’s D-I Frozen Four: Minnesota blanks Cornell, to play Wisconsin, which crushed Clarkson
Minnesota will face WCHA rival Wisconsin. Minnesota got a power-play goal from Nicole Schammel in the second period and an empty-netter from Sarah Potomak to advance to the national championship game. Wisconsin broke open a close game in the third period on a goal by Annie Pankowski and cruised to a win.
Hockey Humanitarian Award finalist spotlight: Training future guide dogs continues long history of Wisconsin’s Annie Pankowski giving back
Wisconsin redshirt senior captain Annie Pankowski is standing outside the Badgers locker room, giving an interview to a handful of reporters, when a she gets distracted for a moment and then pauses her answer to lean down and scratch the head of a dog that’s now happily wagging its tail and sitting at her feet (photo: Rachel Lewis).
Women’s D-I Frozen Four semifinal picks: Look to the WCHA for the finals
In the Frozen Four semifinals, both Nicole and Candace see the WCHA teams prevailing. Follow our coverage all weekend!