Wisconsin women's hockey scores early and often in WCHA championship win over Ohio State
SEAN DAVIS
Updated
The Wisconsin women's hockey team sees out the final seconds and hoists the WCHA Championship trophy after Saturday's 6-3 win over Ohio State at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis.
MINNEAPOLIS — How the University of Wisconsin women’s hockey team handled the opening 10 minutes of Saturday’s WCHA championship game against top-ranked Ohio State was paramount for coach Mark Johnson.
Wisconsin women's hockey sophomore left wing Laila Edwards scores a power play goal early in the second period to give the Badgers a 3-1 lead over Ohio State in Saturday's WCHA Championship game at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis.
Wisconsin's Britta Curl, right, celebrates with her teammates after scoring against Ohio State during Saturday's WCHA championship game in Minneapolis.
Wisconsin women's hockey sophomore right wing Kirsten Simms scores the opening goal during the WCHA Championship game against Ohio State on March 9 at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis.
Wisconsin women's hockey senior captain Britta Curl scores a shorthanded goal to extend the Badgers' lead to 5-1 over Ohio State in Saturday's WCHA Championship game at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis.
Photos: Wisconsin women's hockey captures WCHA title vs. Ohio State
Wisconsin's Britta Curl, right, celebrates with her teammates after scoring against Ohio State during Saturday's WCHA championship game in Minneapolis.
MATT KROHN, WCHA
Wisconsin's Laila Edwards looks for an open teammate during Saturday's WCHA championship game against Ohio State in Minneapolis.
MATT KROHN, WCHA
Wisconsin's Kirsten Simms shoots the puck past Ohio State goalie Raygan Kirk during Saturday's WCHA championship game in Minneapolis.
MATT KROHN, WCHA
Wisconsin's Katie Kotlowski celebrates after the Badgers defeated Ohio State in the WCHA tournament championship game Saturday in Minneapolis.
Matt Krohn, WCHA
Wisconsin players celebrate on the ice after defeating Ohio State in the WCHA tournament championship game Saturday in Minneapolis.
Matt Krohn, WCHA
Wisconsin's Kirsten Simms, left, and Anna Wilgren celebrate after the Badgers defeated Ohio State in the WCHA tournament championship game Saturday in Minneapolis.
Matt Krohn, WCHA
Wisconsin players celebrate on the ice after defeating Ohio State in the WCHA tournament championship game Saturday in Minneapolis.
Matt Krohn, WCHA
Wisconsin players jump onto the ice to celebrate after the Badgers defeated Ohio State in the WCHA tournament title game Saturday in Minneapolis.
Matt Krohn, WCHA
Wisconsin's Britta Curl skates with the WCHA tournament championship trophy Saturday after the Badgers defeated Ohio State in Minneapolis
Matt Krohn, WCHA
Wisconsin players and coaches pose for a photo after defeating Ohio State in the WCHA championship game Saturday in Minneapolis.
Matt Krohn, WCHA
Wisconsin players and coaches pose for a photo after defeating Ohio State in the WCHA championship game Saturday in Minneapolis.
Matt Krohn, WCHA
Wisconsin's Marianne Picard outraces Ohio State's Joy Dunne during Saturday's WCHA championship game in Minneapolis.
Matt Krohn, WCHA
Wisconsin's Lacey Eden and Ohio State's Jocelyn Amos battle for position during Saturday's WCHA championship game in Minneapolis.
Matt Krohn, WCHA
Wisconsin's Kirsten Simms celebrates her goal against Ohio State during Saturday's WCHA championship game in Minneapolis.
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Wisconsin's Britta Curl, right, celebrates with her teammates after scoring against Ohio State during Saturday's WCHA championship game in Minneapolis.
