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Photos: Wisconsin hosts St. Thomas in women's hockey tussle
From left: Wisconsin forward Kelly Gorbatenko (7), Wisconsin center Maggie Scannell (14) and Wisconsin defenseman Laney Potter (22) celebrate after a goal by Scannell against St. Thomas on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin center Cassie Hall (11) brings the puck in to the offensive zone against St. Thomas on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin center Maggie Scannell (14) faces off with St. Thomas forward Maya Engler (11) on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin defenseman Ava Murphy (9) sends a slap shot towards the St. Thomas goal on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin defenseman Rachel Gorbatenko (5) shoots against St. Thomas on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin center Maggie Scannell (14) gathers the puck behind the net before coming back in front to shoot against St. Thomas on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin center Maggie Scannell (14) smiles after scoring her second goal against St. Thomas on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin forward Charlotte Pieckenhagen (24) puts pressure on St. Thomas forward Cara Sajevic (7) behind the St. Thomas net on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin plays against St. Thomas on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin fans and players celebrate after a goal by the Badgers against St. Thomas on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin forward Kelly Gorbatenko (7) brings the puck in deep against St. Thomas on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin goaltender Ava McNaughton (30) fends off a shot against St. Thomas on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis.
St. Thomas players celebrate after a goal on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin center Cassie Hall (11) buries a breakaway opportunity for a goal against St. Thomas on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin players celebrate after a goal by Wisconsin center Cassie Hall (11) against St. Thomas on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin center Cassie Hall (11) plays defense in the neutral zone against St. Thomas forward Cara Sajevic (7) on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin forward Charlotte Pieckenhagen (24) fights for the puck behind the St. Thomas net on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin forward Charlotte Pieckenhagen (24), center, celebrates after scoring on a redirection against St. Thomas on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis.
St. Thomas goaltender Nora Hannan (31) stuffs Wisconsin center Cassie Hall (11) near the goal on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin head coach Mark Johnson changes out lines before a face-off against St. Thomas on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin players celebrate after a goal against St. Thomas on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin center Cassie Hall (11) battles for positioning on a loose puck against St. Thomas defenseman Cailin Mumm (4) on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin forward Nicole Gorbatenko (15), right, celebrates with her sister and teammate Wisconsin defenseman Rachel Gorbatenko (5) after Nicole scored a goal against St. Thomas on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin center Finley McCarthy (2) sends a shot on goal against St. Thomas on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin center Finley McCarthy (2) looks to make a move in space near the St. Thomas net on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin center Maggie Scannell (14) pushes away St. Thomas forward Teagan Kulenkamp (22) after the whistle on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin players celebrate after a goal by Wisconsin forward Nela Lopusanova (18) against St. Thomas on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis.

