Wisconsin Badgers women's ice hockey

The Wisconsin Badgers women's ice hockey team is the hockey team that represents the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin.

History

On October 8, 1999, the Bulldogs played the Wisconsin Badgers in the first ever Women's WCHA conference game at the Kohl Center in Madison, WI. It was the highest attended game of the season (3,892) and resulted in an 8–1 defeat of the Badgers.

In 2006, the Wisconsin Badgers became the first team outside the state of Minnesota to win the Women's Frozen Four championship. The Badgers defeated the defending champions, the Minnesota Golden Gophers, by a score of 3–0 at Mariucci Arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

On January 28, 2012, the Wisconsin Badgers broke the NCAA women's hockey attendance record for the third consecutive year with 12,402 fans in attendance. The game was part of a two-game sweep of the Bemidji State Beavers. The previous record for most fans to watch a women's college hockey game at the Kohl Center was 10,668. That record was set on January 29, 2011.

On November 6, 2016, Ann-Renee Desbiens achieved career shutout number 44, breaking Noora Raty’s record for most NCAA career shutouts.

An 8-2 win on December 4, 2016 against their rivals, the Minnesota Golden Gophers resulted in a career milestone. Playing in front of a sellout crowd at Labahn Arena, Sarah Nurse scored a hat trick, becoming the first player in program history to score a hat trick against Minnesota. It marked the first time that Wisconsin scored eight goals in a game since October 11, 2015 against Ohio State, as five different Badgers scored at least one goal.

On January 14, 2017 Wisconsin once again broke its own NCAA women's hockey single-game attendance record of 13,573 which was set in 2014. The Badgers defeated St. Cloud State 2-0 at their at Fill the Bowl event in front of a crowd of 15,359.

Appearing in the 2021 NCAA National Collegiate Women's Ice Hockey Tournament versus the Northeastern Huskies, Daryl Watts scored the game-winning goal in a 2-1 overtime win. With the win, the program captured its sixth national championship, all with Mark Johnson as head coach.

On March 19, 2023 the Badgers became the lowest seed to win a NCAA women's hockey tournament as Wisconsin knocked off top-seeded Ohio State, 1-0, to claim the program's record-breaking seventh NCAA title at AMSOIL Arena in Duluth, Minn. Kirsten Simms scored the lone goal of the game and Cami Kronish stopped all 31 shots she faced en route to being named the Most Outstanding Performer of the Tournament. UW also defeated the No. 2 seed, Minnesota, and the No. 3 seed, Colgate, on the way to its third NCAA title in five years.

Season by season results

* Johnson took a one-year leave to coach the 2010 US Women's Olympic team.

Frozen Four

Wisconsin appeared in the Frozen Four championship in the following years:

Frozen Four Most Outstanding Player

• Sara Bauer (2007)
• Kristen Campbell (2019)
• Meghan Duggan (2011) (Co-MOP)
• Hilary Knight (2011) (Co-MOP)
• Cami Kronish (2023)
• Jessie Vetter (2006,2009)
• Makenna Webster (2021)

Frozen Four All-Tournament Team

• Brooke Ammerman (2011,2012)
• Sara Bauer (2007)
• Kristen Campbell (2019)
• Jesse Compher (2023)
• Meghan Duggan (2011)
• Laila Edwards (2023)
• Caroline Harvey (2023, 2024)
• Alev Kelter (2011)
• Hilary Knight (2009,2011)
• Cami Kronish (2023)
• Erika Lawler (2008,2009)
• Alycia Matthews (2009)
• Meaghan Mikkelson (2007)
• Annie Pankowski (2019)
• Caroline Prevost (2011,2012)
• Maddie Rolfes (2019)
• Abby Roque (2019)
• Caitlyn Schneider (2021)
• Kirsten Simms (2023, 2024)
• Bobbi-Jo Slusar (2006,2007)
• Mekenzie Steffen (2019)
• Jessie Vetter (2006,2007,2009)
• Makenna Webster (2021)
• Malee Windmeier (2009)
• Jinelle Zaugg (2006,2007)

Current roster

As of October 10, 2023.

Awards and Honors

Women's Hockey Commissioners Association National Rookie of the Year

• Annie Pankowski (2015)

Patty Kazmaier Award

• Sara Bauer (2006)
• Jessie Vetter (2009)
• Meghan Duggan (2011)
• Brianna Decker (2012)
• Ann-Renée Desbiens (2017)

Bob Allen Women's Hockey Player of the Year

• Jessie Vetter (2009)
• Meghan Duggan (2011)
• Hilary Knight (2014)
• Brianna Decker (2015)
• Abby Roque (2020)
• Caroline Harvey (2023)

USCHO D-1 Women's Player of the Year

• 2006: Sara Bauer
• 2007: Sara Bauer
• 2012: Brianna Decker
• 2016: Ann-Renee Desbiens
• 2020: Abby Roque
• 2024: Casey O'Brien

USCHO D-1 Women's Rookie of the Year

• 2015: Annie Pankowski
• 2023: Caroline Harvey (Co-RotY)

ACHA Division I Coach of the Year

• Mark Johnson (2006,2007,2009,2011)

All-America Honors

• Sara Bauer, 1st-Team (2006,2007)
• Grace Bowlby, 1st-Team (2021)
• Courtney Burke, 2nd-Team (2016)
• Kristen Campbell, 2nd-Team (2018,2019)
• Brianna Decker, 1st-Team (2012), 2nd-Team (2011,2013)
• Ann-Renee Desbiens, 1st-Team (2016,2017)
• Meghan Duggan, 1st-Team (2011)
• Molly Engstrom, 1st-Team (2005)
• Caroline Harvey, 1st-Team (2024), 2nd-Team (2023)
• Meghan Hunter, 2nd-Team (2001,2002)
• Hilary Knight, 1st-Team (2009,2011), 2nd-Team (2012)
• Carla MacLeod, 2nd-Team (2004,2005)
• Meaghan Mikkelson, 1st-Team (2007)
• Sarah Nurse, 2nd-Team (2017)
• Casey O'Brien, 1st-Team (2024)
• Annie Pankowski, 1st-Team (2019), 2nd-Team (2016,2017)
• Alex Rigsby, 1st-Team (2014), 2nd-Team (2013)
• Abby Roque, 1st-Team (2020)
• Jenny Ryan, 2nd-Team (2017)
• Kirsten Simms, 1st-Team (2024)
• Bobbi-Jo Slusar, 1st-Team (2006), 2nd-Team (2007)
• Jessie Vetter, 1st-Team (2007,2009)
• Daryl Watts, 1st-Team (2021,2022), 2nd-Team (2020)
• Kerry Weiland, 1st-Team (2002), 2nd-Team (2001)

WCHA honors

WCHA Player of the Year

• Sara Bauer (2006,2007)
• Brianna Decker (2012)
• Ann-Renée Desbiens (2016)
• Meghan Duggan (2011)
• Hilary Knight (2009)
• Annie Pankowski (2019)
• Abby Roque (2020)
• Kirsten Simms (2024)
• Daryl Watts (2021)

WCHA Offensive Player of the Year

• Annie Pankowski (2019)
• Abby Roque (2018,2020)
• Kirsten Simms (2024)
• Daryl Watts (2021)

WCHA Defensive Player of the Year

• Molly Engstrom (2004,2005)
• Caroline Harvey (2024)
• Stefanie McKeough (2012)
• Meaghan Mikkelson (2007)
• Bobbi-Jo Slusar (2006)

WCHA Goaltender of the Year

• Kristen Campbell (2018,2019)

WCHA Rookie of the Year

• Sara Bauer (2004)
• Meghan Duggan (2007)
• Caroline Harvey (2023)
• Meghan Hunter (2001)
• Annie Pankowski (2015)
• Abby Roque (2017)
• Sophie Shirley (2019)

WCHA Coach of the Year

• Mark Johnson (2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2016, 2019, 2021)

WCHA 20th Anniversary Team

• Sara Bauer (2003–07)
• Brianna Decker (2009–13)
• Ann-Renee Desbiens (2013–17)
• Meghan Duggan (2006–09,2010–11)
• Hilary Knight (2007–09,2010–12)
• Sarah Nurse (2013–17)
• Alex Rigsby (2010–14)
• Jessie Vetter (2005–09)

All-WCHA

• Brittany Ammerman, 2nd-Team (2014,2015), All-Rookie (2011)
• Brooke Ammerman, 3rd-Team (2009,2010,2012), All-Rookie (2009)
• Sara Bauer, 1st-Team (2006,2007), 2nd-Team (2004,2005), All-Rookie (2004)
• Kennedy Blair, 3rd-Team (2021,2022)
• Grace Bowlby, 1st-Team (2021), 2nd-Team (2022)
• Courtney Burke, 1st-Team (2016), 2nd-Team (2014), 3rd-Team (2015), All-Rookie (2013)
• Kristen Campbell, 1st-Team (2018,2019)
• Emily Clark, 2nd-Team (2016), 3rd-Team (2017), All-Rookie (2015)
• Sam Cogan, All-Rookie (2016)
• Sharon Cole, 2nd-Team (2006)
• Britta Curl, 2nd-Team (2024), 3rd-Team (2021,2023), All-Rookie (2019)
• Brianna Decker, 1st-Team (2011,2012,2013), All-Rookie (2010)
• Mallory Deluce, All-Rookie (2008)
• Ann-Renee Desbiens, 1st-Team (2016,2017), 3rd-Team (2015), All-Rookie (2014)
• Christine Dufour, 3rd-Team (2007), All-Rookie (2004)
• Meghan Duggan, 1st-Team (2008,2011), 2nd-Team (2007), 3rd-Team (2009), All-Rookie (2007)
• Lacey Eden, 2nd-Team (2024)
• Laila Edwards, 3rd-Team (2024), All-Rookie (2023)
• Molly Engstrom, 1st-Team (2004,2005)
• Mikaela Gardner, 2nd-Team (2018)
• Cassie Hall, All-Rookie (2024)
• Caroline Harvey, 1st-Team (2024), 2nd-Team (2023), All-Rookie (2023)
• Brittany Haverstock, 3rd-Team (2011), All-Rookie (2009)
• Meghan Horras, 2nd-Team (2004,2006)
• Meghan Hunter, 1st-Team (2001,2002)
• Claudia Kepler, 2nd-Team (2018)
• Hilary Knight, 1st-Team (2009,2011,2012), All-Rookie (2008)
• Nicole LaMantia, 1st-Team (2022), 2nd-Team (2021,2023)
• Erika Lawler, 2nd-Team (2008,2009), 3rd-Team (2007)
• Carla MacLeod, 2nd-Team (2004,2005)
• Jackie MacMillan, 1st-Team (2000), 2nd-Team (2002)
• Alycia Matthews, 3rd-Team (2009)
• Stefanie McKeough, 2nd-Team (2012), 3rd-Team (2010), All-Rookie (2010)
• Meaghan Mikkelson, 1st-Team (2007), 2nd-Team (2006)
• Ava Murphy, All-Rookie (2024)
• Sarah Nurse, 2nd-Team (2017), 3rd-Team (2016), All-Rookie (2014)
• Casey O'Brien, 1st-Team (2024), 2nd-Team (2023), 3rd-Team (2022)
• Annie Pankowski, 1st-Team (2016,2017,2019), 2nd-Team (2015) All-Rookie (2015)
• Sis Paulsen, 1st-Team (2000), 2nd-Team (2003)
• Brette Pettet, 3rd-Team (2021)
• Laney Potter, All-Rookie (2024)
• Karen Rickard, 2nd-Team (2004)
• Alex Rigsby, 1st-Team (2014), 2nd-Team (2012,2013), All-Rookie (2011)
• Maddie Rolfes, 2nd-Team (2019), 3rd-Team (2018)
• Abby Roque, 1st-Team (2018,2020), 2nd-Team (2019), All-Rookie (2017)
• Jenny Ryan, 2nd-Team (2016)
• Sophie Shaver, 2nd-Team (2018)
• Sophie Shirley, 1st-Team (2021), 2nd-Team (2019,2020), All-Rookie (2019)
• Kirsten Simms, 1st-Team (2024), All-Rookie (2023)
• Bobbi-Jo Slusar, 1st-Team (2006), 2nd-Team (2007), All-Rookie (2004)
• Mekenzie Steffen, 1st-Team (2019), 2nd-Team (2020), All-Rookie (2017)
• Karley Sylvester, 3rd-Team (2015)
• Blayre Turnbull, 1st-Team (2015), 3rd-Team (2014)
• Jessie Vetter, 1st-Team (2007,2008,2009)
• Daryl Watts, 1st-Team (2020,2021,2022)
• Makenna Webster, 3rd-Team (2022)
• Kerry Weiland, 1st-Team (2001,2002), 2nd-Team (2000,2003)
• Sarah Wozniewicz, All-Rookie (2022)
• Jinelle Zaugg, 2nd-Team (2007), 3rd-Team (2008), All-Rookie (2005)

WCHA All-Tournament

• Brooke Ammerman (2009)
• Kennedy Blair (2021)
• Courtney Burke (2016)
• Melissa Channell (2015)
• Emily Clark (2016,2017)
• Sharon Cole (2005)
• Ann-Renee Desbiens (2015,2016)
• Meghan Duggan (2011)
• Lacey Eden (2021)
• Chayla Edwards (2021)
• Lalia Edwards (2024)
• Molly Engstrom (2004)
• Jasmine Giles (2009)
• Caroline Harvey (2024)
• Meghan Horras (2006)
• Meghan Hunter (2001)
• Cyndy Kenyon (2006)
• Hilary Knight (2009)
• Erika Lawler (2008)
• Carla MacLeod (2002,2005)
• Alycia Matthews (2009)
• Sydney McKibbon (2015,2016,2017)
• Ava McNaughton (2024)
• Meaghan Mikkelson (2007)
• Emily Morris (2006)
• Kelly Nash (2011)
• Sarah Nurse (2015)
• Casey O'Brien (2024)
• Annie Pankowski (2019)
• Sis Paulsen (2001,2003)
• Geena Prough (2011)
• Maddie Rolfes (2018.2019)
• Abby Roque (2020)
• Jenny Ryan (2017)
• Kirsten Simms (2024)
• Bobbi-Jo Slusar (2006)
• Mekenzie Steffen (2020)
• Jessie Vetter (2007,2009)
• Daryl Watts (2021)
• Kerry Weiland (2002)
• Baylee Wellhausen (2018)
• Jinelle Zaugg (2007)

Career records

Career points leaders

Career goaltending records – games played

Career goaltending records – wins

Career goaltending records – saves

Career goaltending records – shutouts

Badgers in professional hockey

• Samantha Cogan (born 1997), Canadian ice hockey player for PWHL Toronto

Badger Olympians

Team Canada

• Kristen Campbell (2022)
• Emily Clark (2018,2022)
• Ann-Renee Desbiens (2018,2022)
• Carla MacLeod (2006,2010)
• Meaghan Mikkelson (2010,2014,2018)
• Sarah Nurse (2018,2022)
• Blayre Turnbull (2018,2022)

Team USA

• Brianna Decker (2014,2018,2022)
• Meghan Duggan (2010,2014,2018)
• Molly Engstrom (2006,2010)
• Caroline Harvey (2022)
• Hilary Knight (2010,2014,2018,2022)
• Erika Lawler (2010)
• Alex Rigsby (2018,2022)
• Abby Roque (2022)
• Jessie Vetter (2010,2014)
• Kerry Weiland (2010)
• Jinelle Zaugg (2010)

References

External links

Media related to Wisconsin Badgers women's ice hockey at Wikimedia Commons