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Photos: Wisconsin women's hockey hosts Clarkson in NCAA regional final
Wisconsin center Casey O’Brien (26) faces off with Clarkson center Rhea Hicks (9) to start the 2025 NCAA Women’s Hockey National Championship Regional round on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wi.
Clarkson defender Nicole Gosling (21) yells after scoring a goal in the 2025 NCAA Women’s Hockey National Championship Regional round on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wi.
Wisconsin forward Sarah Wozniewicz (26) sends a shot on goal in the 2025 NCAA Women’s Hockey National Championship Regional round on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wi.
Wisconsin center Maggie Scannell (14) battles with Clarkson defender Nicole Gosling (21) for the puck in the 2025 NCAA Women’s Hockey National Championship Regional round on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wi.
Wisconsin forward Lacey Eden (6) has the puck poked away from her by Clarkson defenders in the 2025 NCAA Women’s Hockey National Championship Regional round on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wi.
Wisconsin center Marianne Picard (18) tries to get the puck in front of the net against Clarkson in the 2025 NCAA Women’s Hockey National Championship Regional round on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wi.
Wisconsin goalie Ava McNaughton (30) makes a save against Clarkson forward Baylee Kirwan (10) in the 2025 NCAA Women’s Hockey National Championship Regional round on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wi.
Wisconsin forward Sarah Wozniewicz (23) is hit hard by Clarkson defender Nicole Gosling (21) in the 2025 NCAA Women’s Hockey National Championship Regional round on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wi.
Wisconsin forward Kelly Gorbatenko (7) lays out Clarkson defender Haley Winn (4) against the boards in the 2025 NCAA Women’s Hockey National Championship Regional round on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wi.
Wisconsin celebrates after a goal by defender Ava Murphy (9) against Clarkson in the 2025 NCAA Women’s Hockey National Championship Regional round on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wi.
Wisconsin celebrates after a goal against Clarkson in the 2025 NCAA Women’s Hockey National Championship Regional round on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wi.
Wisconsin and Clarkson battle for the puck in front of the Clarkson net in the 2025 NCAA Women’s Hockey National Championship Regional round on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wi.
Wisconsin defender Caroline Harvey (4) hits the post after a penalty committed by Clarkson defender Keira Hurry (3) in the 2025 NCAA Women’s Hockey National Championship Regional round on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wi.
Wisconsin forward Kelly Gorbatenko (7) jumps and hits the boards after scoring a goal against Clarkson in the 2025 NCAA Women’s Hockey National Championship Regional round on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wi.
Wisconsin forward Kelly Gorbatenko (7) celebrates after scoring against Clarkson in the 2025 NCAA Women’s Hockey National Championship Regional round on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wi.
Wisconsin forward Kirsten Simms (27) puts a shot on net against Clarkson in the 2025 NCAA Women’s Hockey National Championship Regional round on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wi.
Wisconsin forward Sarah Wozniewicz (23) sends the puck along the boards against Clarkson in the 2025 NCAA Women’s Hockey National Championship Regional round on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wi.
Wisconsin forward Laila Edwards (10) celebrates after a goal against Clarkson in the 2025 NCAA Women’s Hockey National Championship Regional round on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wi.
Wisconsin forward Laila Edwards (10) celebrates after a goal against Clarkson in the 2025 NCAA Women’s Hockey National Championship Regional round on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wi.
Wisconsin celebrates after a goal by Wisconsin forward Laila Edwards (10) in the 2025 NCAA Women’s Hockey National Championship Regional round on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wi.
Wisconsin forward Lacey Eden (6) has a penalty committed against her with an empty Clarkson net, resulting in a goal in the 2025 NCAA Women’s Hockey National Championship Regional round on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wi.
Wisconsin celebrates after a Lacey Eden (6) goal in the 2025 NCAA Women’s Hockey National Championship Regional round on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wi.
Wisconsin celebrates after defeating Clarkson in the 2025 NCAA Women’s Hockey National Championship Regional round on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wi.
Clarkson goalie Julia Minotti (31), right, talks to goalie Holly Gruber (35) before heading on the ice for the third period in the 2025 NCAA Women’s Hockey National Championship Regional round on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wi.
Wisconsin celebrates after defeating Clarkson in the 2025 NCAA Women’s Hockey National Championship Regional round on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wi.
Wisconsin fans and players sing “Varsity” after defeating Clarkson in the 2025 NCAA Women’s Hockey National Championship Regional round on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wi.

