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.
Women’s D-I: Women's D-I
Women’s D-I in general
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
Finalists for 2015 AHCA awards announced
The finalists for 2014-15 AHCA awards, including the STX/AHCA Division I Women’s Coach of the Year Award, the STX/AHCA Division III Women’s Coach of the Year Award, the 2015 Laura Hurd Award (best Division III women’s player) and the 2015 Sid Watson Award (best Division III men’s player) were announced Tuesday. The coaching awards finalists … 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.
Shining in the spotlight
As freshmen at RIT, they won a D-III National Championship. Now seniors, they are back in the NCAA tournament, this time at the D-I level. Chris Lerch looks at RIT Women’s Hockey’s remarkable group.
Handrahan resigns as Ohio State women’s coach after reportedly violating university conduct policies
Ohio State women’s coach Nate Handrahan resigned on Monday in the wake of being found in violation of university policies on sexual harassment, inappropriate conduct and retaliation. The Columbus Dispatch reported that Ohio State began investigating Handrahan after the university received an anonymous complaint of sexual harassment involving Handrahan back on Nov. 24, 2014, stating … Read more
Hickels’ work with the Great Alaska Showcase benefits many
The Great Alaska Showcase has proven a boon for the Hickel sisters, Zoe, who plays a Minnesota-Duluth, and Tori, who plays at Northeastern. The family inherited a program they participated in growing up.
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-Duluth announces search committee for new women’s coach
Minnesota-Duluth on Monday launched the search for the next head women’s hockey coach and also named a 10-member search advisory committee. This past December, it was announced that current coach Shannon Miller would not be retained after the 2014-15 season. “The Bulldogs have great student-athletes, history and facilities and we are committed to building upon … Read more
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
Tiley excels for Clarkson, named ECAC Hockey’s women’s Goaltender and Rookie of the Year
ECAC Hockey announced its annual postseason awards at a banquet held Saturday as part of the 2015 ECAC Women’s Hockey Championship weekend at Clarkson University. Cornell’s Brianne Jenner won the league’s Player of the Year Award for the second time during her storied career, as well as the league’s Best Forward honor. She led the … Read more
Mercyhurst leads the way at CHA awards banquet
Three Mercyhurst players took home individual honors at the annual College Hockey America awards banquet on Thursday. Emily Janiga was named Player of the Year and CHA scoring champion after collecting 20 goals among 31 points for the Lakers. Molly Byrne earned Best Defenseman honors and Amanda Makela took home the CHA Goaltending Trophy. RIT’s … 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
Minnesota State women’s coach Means resigning at end of May
Minnesota State announced Wednesday that women’s coach Eric Means will step down at the end of his current contract at the end of May. “I would like to thank Minnesota State for allowing me to serve as head coach of the Maverick women’s hockey program the last six years,” said Means in a sattement. “It … Read more
Poulin gets one more shot at top prize for BU
Marie-Philip Poulin has killed the dreams of Team U.S.A. twice in the Olympics; can she now lead the Boston University Terriers to an NCAA Championship?
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