Photos: Wisconsin women capture WCHA title with win over Minnesota
A decisive 8-2 victory over Minnesota earns the Badgers their 10th Western Collegiate Hockey Association title at LaBahn Arena.
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Wisconsin players celebrate a second period goal forward Maggie Scannell (14) second period of a matchup against Minnesota at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin forward Casey O'Brien (26) scores during the third period of a game against Minnesota at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin defenseman Laney Potter (22) and Minnesota forward Lauren O'Hara (21) collide during the second period of a matchup between the teams at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin fans celebrate with the team following a first period goal against Minnesota at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin defenseman Emma Venusio (21) and Minnesota forward Abbey Murphy (18) compete for the puck during the first period of a matchup between the teams at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin goaltender Ava McNaughton (30) and defenseman Emma Venusio (21) defend a shot by Minnesota forward Audrey Wethington (4) during the first period of a matchup between the teams at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin forward Kirsten Simms (27) controls the puck as Minnesota forward Ava Lindsay (9) pursues during the first period of a matchup between the teams at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin forward Lacey Eden (6) watches her shot find the net as Minnesota goaltender Hannah Clark (56) and Minnesota defenseman Choloe Primerano (8) defend during the first period of a matchup between the teams at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin forward Casey O'Brien (26) sends a shot into the net for a second period goal during a game against Minnesota at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin forward Kirsten Simms (27) and forward Casey O'Brien (26) charge the net against the defense of Minnesota forwards Abbey Murphy (18) and Emma Conner (20) and goaltender Hannah Clark (56) during the second period of a matchup between the teams at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin players Caroline Harvey (4) and Wisconsin forward Casey O'Brien (26) carry the Western Collegiate Hockey Association trophy following the team’s win over Minnesota at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin women’s hockey fans congratulate the team following an 8-2 win over Minnesota at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
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