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WCHA notebook: Minnesota takes the top spot in the nation
After a giant weekend of video games within the WCHA, a brand new workforce takes the highest spot within the nationwide polls — the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
MINNESOTA (#1), 7-0-1 General, 7-0-1 Convention:
The Minnesota Golden Gophers transfer as much as the
No. 1 general workforce within the nation
after a regulation win and a shootout loss towards earlier primary workforce, Ohio State.
Minnesota struck first in recreation one on the highway towards the Buckeyes, however Ohio State potted two objectives within the second interval for a 2-1 lead heading into the ultimate body. The Gophers rallied for 3 unanswered objectives within the third to win the primary recreation in regulation, 4-2.
The subsequent night time,
Abbey Murphy
netted two of the 4 objectives for Minnesota, however the two groups would come out with a 4-4 tie. Particular groups have been a giant consider night time two, as 13 penalties have been known as between each squads. Ohio State grabbed the additional convention level after successful the shootout.
Minnesota’s
Skylar Vetter
earned WCHA Goaltender of the Month, and of the Week, honors for October whereas additionally being the Howies Hockey Tape Efficiency of the Week. Teammate’s
Abbey Murphy
is Ahead of the Month and
Taylor Heise
is Ahead of the Week.
The Golden Gophers might be again residence this weekend for a collection towards fifth-ranked Minnesota Duluth. Puck drop is ready for six p.m. Friday and a pair of p.m. Saturday at Ridder Area.
Minnesota will even be taking part in within the U.S. Hockey Corridor of Fame Museum Girls’s Face-Off Traditional in Andover, Minn., towards St. Cloud State on Monday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m.
BEMIDJI STATE, 3-8-1 General, 1-7-0 Convention:
The Bemidji State Beavers had a back-and-forth weekend, splitting with Minnesota State (RV).
The Beavers scored two unanswered objectives to win night time one, 2-1.
Shelby Breiland
and
Reece Hunt
scored the 2 factors for the workforce whereas
Hannah Hogenson
made 26 saves in internet.
Bemidji State misplaced night time two, 3-0, after Minnesota State potted all three objectives within the second interval.
The Beavers might be at residence once more this weekend as they tackle convention rival St. Cloud State. Puck drop is ready for Friday at 3 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m.
WISCONSIN (#3), 10-2 General, 7-1 Convention:
The Badgers had a tricky job this weekend, taking over Minnesota Duluth on the highway.
Wisconsin took a 2-1 extra time loss in recreation one, with a lone objective from
Lacey Eden
.
Cami Kronish
stopped 23 of 25 photographs on objective.
The subsequent night time, freshman
Caroline Harvey
netted two objectives alongside aspect one a-piece from teammates
Nicole LaMantia
and
Lacey Eden
. Wisconsin was outshot 38-26 within the recreation, however got here out with a win due to a strong exhibiting from goaltender
Jane Gervais
.
Caroline Harvey
‘s efficiency earned her WCHA Rookie of the Month honors. She is also the Nationwide Rookie of the Month for her six objectives and 13 assists all through the month of October.
Wisconsin may have a weekend off earlier than taking over Minnesota, Nov. 19-20.
ST. CLOUD STATE, 4-6 General, 2-6 Convention:
The Huskies earned their first convention sweep of the 2022-23 season this previous weekend towards St. Thomas.
The Huskies exploded within the second interval on Friday night time, scoring 4 objectives to safe a 4-1 win towards the Tommies.
Klara Hymlarova
scored two objectives and teammate
Jenniina Nylund
posted a objective and two assists.
The subsequent night time was a 4-0 shutout for SCSU. Hymlarova and Nylund each netted one other objective within the Saturday recreation, whereas teammate
Emma Gentry
had two objectives and
Addi Scribner
tacked on two assists. Goaltender
JoJo Chobak
earned the shutout.
St. Cloud will look to tackle extra convention factors this weekend in a highway collection towards Bemidji State. Puck drop is ready for 3 p.m. on Friday and a pair of p.m. on Saturday.
The Huskies will even participate within the U.S. Hockey Corridor of Fame Museum Girls’s Face-off Traditional in Andover, Minn., for a one-game collection towards Minnesota at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7.
OHIO STATE (#2), 8-1-1 General, 8-1-1 Convention:
After being the No. 1 workforce within the nation for your entire season up to now, the Buckeyes drop to No. 2 after a loss and a tie to Minnesota.
In recreation one, the Buckeyes had a 2-1 lead heading into the third, however have been unable to cease a rallying Gopher squad. Ohio State scored objectives from
Jenna Buglioni
and
Sophie Jaques
, however fell 4-2.
The subsequent night time, the Buckeyes got here from behind late within the recreation to tie issues up 4-4. The sport is recorded as a tie after neither workforce was capable of finding the again of the web within the additional body, however OSU will come out with the additional convention level after successful a shootout.
Raygan Kirk
stopped three of 4 shootout makes an attempt.
Defender
Sophie Jaques
is WCHA Defender of the Month for October after posting a team-high 15 factors. She can also be Defender of the Week.
Ohio State will hit the highway and head to St. Paul to tackle St. Thomas in a Saturday/Sunday collection with puck drop at 6 p.m. and a pair of p.m., respectively.
MINNESOTA STATE, 3-7 General, 3-7 Convention:
The Minnesota State Maverick break up their weekend contest with WCHA foe Bemidji State. Because of this, the workforce is now not receiving votes within the nationwide polls.
Sydney Langseth
gave MSU a 1-0 lead in night time one, however the workforce was unable to attain after the primary interval and would fall by a last rating of 2-1.
The Mavericks got here out looking for revenge the following night time, and would just do that by attaining a 3-0 shutout win. Three totally different MSU gamers scored objectives and netminder
Alexa Berg
was good in internet.
Freshman
(Lakeville, Minn.) earned WCHA Rookie of the Week honors after posting three factors over the 2 video games, which included scoring her first profession objective.
Minnesota State may have a change of tempo this weekend as they may play a house collection towards non-conference opponent Sacred Coronary heart (3-5-1). Sport occasions in Mankato are set for 3 p.m. on Friday and 1 p.m. on Saturday.
ST. THOMAS, 1-7 General, 0-6 Convention:
The Tommies had a tricky weekend, dropping two video games towards St. Cloud State in a home-and-home collection.
St. Thomas fell in recreation one by a last rating of 4-1, with the groups lone objective coming from
Luci Bianchi
.
The subsequent night time, the Tommies have been shutout 4-0.
Saskia Maurer
and
Alexa Dobchuk
break up time in internet for the weekend.
St. Thomas will look to raised their luck this weekend, however may have a giant job forward as they may play second-ranked Ohio State at residence on Saturday and Sunday with recreation occasions at 6 p.m. and a pair of p.m., respectively.
MINNESOTA DULUTH (#5), 7-3 General, 3-3 Convention:
The Bulldogs performed a two-game battle at residence towards Wisconsin and got here out with a break up.
UMD was down 1-0 for a majority of recreation one, however scored late in a recreation off a objective from
Gabbie Hughes
to ship issues to extra time.
Nina Jobst-Smith
then received the win for the Bulldogs within the additional body.
The subsequent night time was simply as powerful because the night time earlier than, however the Bulldogs would drop recreation two, 4-3. Goaltender
Emma Soderberg
was in internet for each nights.
The Bulldogs have a good greater match-up coming their approach, as they may journey to Ridder Area this weekend to tackle the top-ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers. Puck drop is 6 p.m. on Friday and a pair of p.m. on Saturday.