Wisconsin renews contracts of women’s coach Johnson, men’s coach Granato through ’22-23 season

The Wisconsin athletic board met Friday afternoon and approved the contract renewals of women’s coach Mark Johnson and men’s coach Tony Granato. Johnson’s five-year contract was renewed through June 30, 2023, as was Granato’s. Last season, Johnson led the Badgers to a 31-5-2 overall mark (20-2-2 WCHA) and a national tournament semifinal berth, while Granato … Read more

Nothing comes easily for women’s hockey’s latest dynasty

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Duluth was the sport’s first dynasty in the NCAA era, taking home the first three national titles sanctioned by the NCAA. Wisconsin and Minnesota had runs where they won four titles in six and five years, respectively, clearly establishing themselves as the team to beat during each window. With its 2-1 overtime … Read more

Women’s D-I weekend picks: Down to eight

The first round of the NCAA tournament features intriguing matchups, including a rematch between Minnesota and Wisconsin one week after the Gophers defeated the Badgers in the final of the WCHA tournament. Candace and Nicole pick the four quarterfinals. 

Women’s D-I wrap: The final eight

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The conference tournaments produced some upsets, as Minnesota and Northeastern won their respective championships to an an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. Mercyhurst won the CHA to earn an automatic bid, and Clarkson won the ECAC tournament and top seed in the NCAA tournament.

Wednesday Women: Postseason bliss

Savanah Harmon of Clarkson (Clarkson Athletics)

Candace and Arlan discuss the results from the first week’s action in the conference playoffs, preview some of the action in the final weekend of the conference playoffs, dissect Team USA’s win over Team Canada in the Olympics, and discuss the players who were honored with a nomination for the Patty Kazmaier Award last week.