Kirsten Simms was so patient with the puck while gliding toward the crease that it caused a Minnesota defender to back into the goalie and make the shot easier for the University of Wisconsin women's hockey forward.
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Kirsten Simms scored twice in the Badgers' shutout win over Minnesota on Saturday at LaBahn Arena.
Photos: Wisconsin women's hockey defeats Minnesota 4-0 for a weekend sweep
Wisconsin forward Sarah Wozniewicz (23) skates with the puck against the Minnesota Gophers in the first period at the LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
A penalty is called on Wisconsin defenseman Ava Murphy (9) for tripping Minnesota forward Abbey Murphy (18) in the first period at the LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Minnesota forward Ella Huber (26) skates with the puck against the Wisconsin Badgers in the first period at the LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin goaltender Ava McNaughton (30) deflects a shot in the first period at the LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin forward Casey O'Brien (26) skates with the puck against Minnesota defenseman Madeline Wethington (5) in the first period at the LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin forward Marianne Picard (18) skates with the puck against the Minnesota Gophers in the first period at the LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin forward Kirsten Simms (27) looks to pass in the third period at the LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin forward Kelly Gorbatenko (7) fights for the puck against Minnesota defenseman Taylor Stewart (2) in the first period at the LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin forward Casey O'Brien (26) fights for the puck against Minnesota defenseman Madeline Wethington (5) in the first period at the LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin defenseman Caroline Harvey (4) shoots the puck against the Minnesota Gophers in the first period at the LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin forward Kirsten Simms (27) celebrates after scoring a goal in the second period at the LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin forward Kirsten Simms (27) celebrates after scoring a goal in the second period at the LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin forward Britta Curl (17) reaches for the puck in the third period at the LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin forward Lacey Eden (6) celebrates with teammates after scoring in the third period at the LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers student section cheers in the third period at the LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers cheer after Wisconsin goaltender Ava McNaughton (30) knocked over the pyramid of cans after their victory over Minnesota Gophers at the LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers celebrate after their victory over Minnesota Gophers at the LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers celebrate after their victory over Minnesota Gophers at the LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
in the second period at the LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin defenseman Caroline Harvey (4) skates with the puck against Minnesota forward Peyton Hemp (15) in the third period at the LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin forward Casey O'Brien (26) skates with the puck in the third period at the LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
