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In this week’s edition of the PodKaz, hosts Nicole Haase and Todd Milewski look back on the first loss by No. 1 Wisconsin in nearly a year. Minnesota moved up from No. 3 to No. 2 after scoring four times in the third period for a 5-1 win in Madison last Friday, but the Badgers … Read more
The Hockey Humanitarian Award is presented annually to college hockey’s “finest citizen” and seeks to recognize college hockey players, male or female, who contribute to local and/or global communities in a true humanitarian spirit.
(3) Minnesota at (1) Wisconsin Read Friday’s game story: No. 3 Minnesota women’s hockey takes down No. 1 Wisconsin 5-1 thanks to four goal-third period Read Saturday’s game story: No. 1 Wisconsin women’s hockey responds with 7-2 win over No. 3 Minnesota (2) Ohio State at (13) St. Thomas Ohio State never led in Friday’s … Read more
MADISON — After suffering their first loss in 38 games last night, the Wisconsin Badgers responded in a big way Saturday afternoon. Maggie Scannell, set the tone early, scoring from one knee just 14 seconds into the game It was exactly the start to the game that coach Mark Johnson hoped to see from his … Read more
MADISON — The Minnesota Gophers struck first in this year’s iteration of the Border Battle, handing Wisconsin their first loss this season (and first loss dating back to November 16, 2024) on Friday night, scoring four times in 6:52 in the opening minutes of the third period to take a 5-1 win. The victory ends … Read more
In this week’s edition of the PodKaz from USCHO.com, hosts Nicole Haase and Todd Milewski reflect on the opening weekend of conference play in ECAC Hockey, where Clarkson, Cornell and St. Lawrence all opened with 2-0 records. Quinnipiac fell to Brown on Saturday after starting the season 9-0, and part of the discussion goes to … Read more
Despite adding a whole team to the numbers this year (hello Delaware!), the total number of women playing NCAA Division I hockey went up by a single player this year over last. There are 1120 women rostered by NCAA DI women’s hockey programs this season. Players represent 40 US states, 11 Canadian provinces and 18 … Read more
Minnesota State at (1) Wisconsin The Badgers remained one of just three undefeated teams let in the country (alongside Penn State and Cornell) with a pair of wins this weekend over Mankato. On Sunday, Cassie Hall, Adéla Šapovalivová, Claire Enright and Kelly Gorbatenko each scored for Wisconsin in a 4-0 win. MSU goalie Hailey Hansen … Read more
Here’s a breakdown of the 234 players invited to PWHL training camps by school, conference and other metrics.
This week’s edition of the PodKaz from USCHO.com starts with an unusual occurrence: The end of a series split between Minnesota and Ohio State in Minneapolis on Sunday brought game disqualifications and additional suspensions because of a post-buzzer tussle. Minnesota will be without defenders Gracie Graham and Chloe Primerano for the opener of its series … Read more
The WCHA announced Monday that the league staff has reviewed the events at the end of the Ohio State at Minnesota game from Oct. 19. “The WCHA does not support fighting and acts of aggression that result in player safety concerns and reflect poorly on our league,” said a league statement. In addition to the … Read more
Ice Breaker (1) Wisconsin vs. Vermont Caroline Harvey and Kelly Gorbatenko each had two goals and an assist to lead Wisconsin to a 8-1 lead on Friday. Lacey Eden also had a goal and her two assists put her over 100 for her career. Stella Retrum was the goal-scorer for Vermont and per the broadcast, … Read more
The WCHA is set to participate in an experimental unlimited high-sticking rule in conference games only during the 2025-26 regular season. “There is a strong interest in this concept from the league’s coaches, and it has been discussed for years,” said WCHA commissioner Michelle McAteer in a statement. “Many believe it’s a skill that can … Read more
The second weekend of October in NCAA women’s hockey provided a first look at how players who are spending one week a month at national team camps in preparation for the Olympics are returning to their teams. That’s where this week’s episode of the PodKaz from USCHO.com starts, with hosts Nicole Haase and Todd Milewski … Read more
(4) Minnesota Duluth at (1) Wisconsin Read the game one recap here. Special teams took control in the second game as Wisconsin scored three times on the power play en route to a 4-0 win and weekend sweep. KK Harvey opened the scoring in the first with a nifty shoulder fake like she was going … Read more
MADISON — KK Harvey scored with 20.9 seconds on the clock to tie the game and Cassie Hall potted her second of the game just 12.3 seconds later to help the top-ranked Wisconsin women’s hockey team escape with a 4-3 win early Saturday. Both goals were scored on the power play that came as a … Read more
Changes will streamline how changes are made in college hockey, and rules could look different in the men’s and women’s sides of the game.
In this week’s edition of the PodKaz, a weekly look at NCAA women’s hockey from USCHO.com, hosts Nicole Haase and Todd Milewski discuss a change to the IIHF calendar. The Women’s World Championship is moving from April to November during the 2026-27 season, so players could be pulled away from their college teams for national … Read more
Maine at (1) Wisconsin After a scoreless first where Maine seemed to be giving Wisconsin all they could handle, the Badgers seemed to find their rhythm as Laila Edwards and Cassie Hall each lit the lamp in the second to make it a 2-0 game. Just 17 seconds into the third, Adéla Šapovalivová scored her … Read more
This edition of the PodKaz, the weekly look at NCAA women’s hockey from USCHO.com, has hosts Nicole Haase and Todd Milewski looking back at an upset by Merrimack against Clarkson and weighing the ramifications. Then we reflect on Penn State’s sweep of St. Lawrence and a split between UConn and St. Cloud State in matchups … Read more