2019-20 Women's Ice Hockey News
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Eleven Blugolds earn AHCA all-academic honorsAugust 11, 2020EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) announced the Fourth Annual AHCA All American Scholars for the 2019-20 season, with 11 Blugolds earning recognition.
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Over 350 Blugolds land on WIAC All-Academic list for 2019-20 seasonAugust 05, 2020MADISON, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) has released the 2019-20 All-Academic Award winners on Wednesday.
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Women's Hockey announces end of the year awardsMay 08, 2020EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com)- The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Women's Hockey team has announced their team awards for the 2019-20 season.
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'Never Not an Athlete' apparel availableMay 01, 2020EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Department of Athletics, along with corporate sponsor, Eastbay, and Champs Sports have created an online store for their “Never Not an Athlete” campaign that will feature the Blugold logo.
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Bauer and Connolly finish senior seasons as All-AmericansMarch 26, 2020BOSTON (Blugolds.com) – For the first time in their careers, Erin Connolly (Sr. – Mequon, WI/Homestead) and Elizabeth Bauer (Sr. – Wausau, WI/East) were named 2019-20 CCM/AHCA Women’s Division III All-Americans on Thursday.
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Connolly tabbed finalist for CCM/AHCA Player of the Year AwardMarch 23, 2020BOSTON (Blugolds.com) – Erin Connolly (Sr. – Mequon, WI/Homestead) was named a finalist for the 2019-20 Laura Hurd Award. The award is given to the CCM/AHCA Division III Women's Player of the Year.
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Strand named CCM/AHCA Coach of the Year Award finalistMarch 20, 2020BOSTON (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconisn-Eau Claire women’s hockey head coach Erik Strand has been named one of nine finalists named for the American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) have released the nine finalists for the CCM/AHCA NCAA Division III Women's Ice Hockey Coach of the Year Award.
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All NCAA Winter and Spring Championships CanceledMarch 12, 2020INDIANAPOLIS (Blugolds.com) – NCAA President Mark Emmert and the Board of Governors have canceled all remaining winter and spring NCAA championships due to the evolving COVID-19 public health threat.
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NCAA Mandate Bans Spectators From ChampionshipsMarch 11, 2020INDIANAPOLIS (Blugolds.com) – Due to a release from NCAA President Mark Emmert regarding COVID-19, the Women’s and Men’s Ice Hockey Quarterfinals will be held with no spectators.
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Blugolds back in NCAA Tournament for third straight yearMarch 10, 2020EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – For the third consecutive year, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire women’s hockey team will play in the NCAA Division III Women's Hockey Championship Tournament.
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Connolly collects Judy Kruckman Scholar-Athlete AwardMarch 09, 2020MADISON, Wis.—After being named the All-Conference player of the year a week ago, women’s hockey captain and goalie, Erin Connolly (Sr. – Mequon, WI/Homestead) has been named the 2020 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Judy Kruckman Women’s Ice Hockey Scholar-Athlete Award winner.
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Women's Hockey falls in WIAC ChampionshipMarch 07, 2020EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire women’s hockey team hosted UW-River Falls for the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Championship (presented by Culver’s) on Saturday, falling in overtime, 2-1.
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Connolly and Strand headline women's hockey awardsMarch 05, 2020MADISON, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) office announced the 2020 All-WIAC women's hockey awards on Thursday. Leading the way for the Blugolds was Erin Connolly (Sr. Mequon, WI/Homestead) who earned WIAC Player of the Year and Head Coach Erik Strand receiving WIAC Coach of the Year.
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Blugolds shut out Pointers to earn trip to WIAC ChampionshipFebruary 29, 2020EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire women’s hockey team hosted the UW-Stevens Point Pointers in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Championship (presented by Culver's) semifinal round on Saturday. After a win in game 1, the Blugolds continued their dominance to earn a 5-0 win.
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Blugolds’ special teams bolster 2-1 win in Game 1 of WIAC SemifinalsFebruary 28, 2020River Falls, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire women’s hockey team hosted the UW-Stevens Point Pointers in game one of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Championship (presented by Culver’s) semifinal round. A dominant showing of special teams play would power the Blugolds to a 2-1 victory.
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Blugold Hockey teams to host WIAC Semifinal RoundsFebruary 26, 2020EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire hockey teams will be hosting the Semifinals of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Championships (presented by Culver's) on Friday and Saturday, February 28th-29th. The women will play UW-Stevens Point and the men will play UW-Superior. All four games will take place at Hobbs Ice Center.
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Blugolds fall short in regular season finaleFebruary 22, 2020River Falls, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire women’s hockey team concluded their 2019-20 regular season campaign on Saturday as they traveled to UW-River Falls to take on the #7 ranked Falcons. After recording the game’s first goal, the Blugolds gave up two unanswered goals and an empty net tally in a 3-1 defeat.
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No. 3 Blugolds shut out No. 7 Falcons for regular season titleFebruary 21, 2020Eau Claire, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire women’s hockey team hosted their last regular season contest at Hobbs Ice Center versus UW-River Falls. Both teams came into the game nationally ranked with the Blugolds ranked #3 and the Falcons #7. After a scoreless first period, the Blugolds would play a smart and skilled defensive game to secure the 1-0 win and first ever regular season conference title.
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Blugolds down Northland, improve to 9-0-1 in WIACFebruary 15, 2020Eau Claire, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire women’s hockey team took part in their 2nd annual Cancer Awareness game at Hobbs Ice Center on Saturday where the Blugolds defeated Northland College, 4-1.
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Zirbel's late goal lifts Blugolds over NorthlandFebruary 14, 2020Eau Claire, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire women’s hockey team hosted the Northland College Lumberjills on Friday evening at Hobbs Ice Center. The Blugolds would shutout the Jills on home ice with a late goal and a 1-0 win.
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Blugolds fly past the PointersFebruary 01, 2020EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The No. 3 ranked University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire women's hockey team were back on home ice on Saturday when they hosted the UW-Stevens Point Pointers. After tying a night before, the Blugolds scored early and often to secure a 4-0 victory.
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Blugolds skate to a tie with PointersJanuary 31, 2020STEVENS POINT, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The No. 3 ranked University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire women's hockey team traveled to Stevens Point, WI to take on the UW-Stevens Point Pointers. After falling behind early, Eau Claire would answer and keep things deadlocked to earn a point in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference standings.
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Connolly and Blugolds remain unbeaten at homeJanuary 25, 2020Eau Claire, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire women’s hockey team returned to Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference play on Saturday as they took on UW-Stevens Point at Hobbs Municipal Ice Center. After two tightly contested periods of play, the Blugolds would pull ahead in the 3rd and come away with a 5-2 win.
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Three Blugolds named Kwik Trip Athletes of the WeekJanuary 22, 2020MADISON, Wis. (Blugolds.com) - The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's Hallee Hoeppner (Sr.—Winona, MN), Erin Connolly (Sr.—Mequon, WI/ Homestead) and Dylan Glumac-Berberich (Sr.—Fridley, MN) have been named Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Kwik Trip Athletes of the Week, as was announced by Assistant Commissioner of Media Relations Matt Stanek.
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Blugolds glide past Auggies for seventh straight winJanuary 21, 2020EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire women’s hockey team hosted nonconference opponent Augsburg University on Tuesday evening. Coming into the game, Eau Claire had not lost on home ice. Backed by good goaltending, the Blugolds would glide through the night on their way to a 4-0 win.
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Blugold special teams play surges past YellowjacketsJanuary 18, 2020Eau Claire, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire women’s hockey team returned to home ice on Saturday as they took on UW-Superior at Hobbs Ice Arena. After an evenly match tilt through two periods, the Blugold powerplay came up big to propel Eau Claire to a 1-0 win.
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Blugolds win 5th straight with victory over YellowjacketsJanuary 16, 2020Eau Claire, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire women’s hockey team returned to Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference play on Thursday as they traveled to UW-Superior to take on the Yellowjackets. After a scoreless opening period, the Blugolds exploded with five goals in the latter two periods to win 5-1.
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Hoeppner and Bauer Named Kwik Trip Athletes of the WeekJanuary 14, 2020MADISON, Wis. (Blugolds.com) - The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's Hallee Hoeppner (Sr.—Winona, MN) and Elizabeth Bauer (Sr.—Wausau, WI/ East) have been named Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Kwik Trip Athletes of the Week, as was announced by Assistant Commissioner of Media Relations Matt Stanek.
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Hoeppner and Bauer Named Kwik Trip Athletes of the WeekJanuary 14, 2020MADISON, Wis. (Blugolds.com) - The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's Hallee Hoeppner (Sr.—Winona, MN) and Elizabeth Bauer (Sr.—Wausau, WI/ East) have been named Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Kwik Trip Athletes of the Week, as was announced by Assistant Commissioner of Media Relations Matt Stanek.
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Women's Hockey tallies 6-1 win over Lake ForestJanuary 11, 2020Eau Claire, Wis. (Blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire women’s hockey team competed in game two of a weekend series with Lake Forest College on Saturday. After the dominant win a night before, the Blugolds kept the momentum high and cruised to a 6-1 victory.