Laila Edwards used some impressive stickwork to maneuver the puck around an opposing player near the defensive blue line, then sent a pass up the middle.
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Photos: Wisconsin women's hockey opens WCHA tourney by hosting Bemidji State
Wisconsin center Adela Sapovalivova (26) is grabbed by Bemidji State defender Lola Macuiba (4) while going for the puck on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at LaBahn Arena in Madison.
Wisconsin defender Caroline Harvey (4) winds up a slap shot against Bemidji State on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at LaBahn Arena in Madison.
Wisconsin defender Laney Potter (26) celebrates after scoring a goal against Bemidji State on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at LaBahn Arena in Madison.
Wisconsin center Cassie Hall (11) backhands the puck in to the net for a goal against Bemidji State on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at LaBahn Arena in Madison.
Wisconsin center Cassie Hall (11) celebrates after a goal against Bemidji State on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at LaBahn Arena in Madison.
Wisconsin center Charlotte Piekenhagen (24) smiles at a young fan during warmups before playing Bemidji State on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at LaBahn Arena in Madison.
Wisconsin forward Finley McCarthy (2) hits Bemidji State forward Kate Johnson (14) against the boards on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at LaBahn Arena in Madison.
Wisconsin defender Caroline Garvey (4) skates in to the Bemidji State zone with the puck on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at LaBahn Arena in Madison.
Wisconsin goaltender Ava McNaughton (30) makes a save against Bemidji State on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at LaBahn Arena in Madison.
Wisconsin forward Kirsten Simms (27) celebrates after scoring a goal against Bemidji State on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at LaBahn Arena in Madison.
The puck dribbles in to the Bemidji State net for a Wisconsin goal on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at LaBahn Arena in Madison.
Wisconsin forward Kelly Gorbatanko (7) makes a move around Bemidji State defender Elly Klepinger (20) on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at LaBahn Arena in Madison.
Wisconsin center Adela Sapovalivova (26) buries a shot in the Bemidji State net for a goal on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at LaBahn Arena in Madison.
Wisconsin center Adela Sapovalivova (26) celebrates after scoring a goal against Bemidji State on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at LaBahn Arena in Madison.
Wisconsin forward Kelly Gorbatenko (7) skates towards the Bemidji State net with the puck on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at LaBahn Arena in Madison.
Wisconsin forward Kelly Gorbatenko (7) and Bemidji State center Raeley Carney (10) fall to the ice while chasing the puck on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at LaBahn Arena in Madison.
Wisconsin goaltender Ava McNaughton (30) watches as Bemidji State forward Hailey Armstrong (29) skates towards her on a penalty shot on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at LaBahn Arena in Madison.
Wisconsin forward Kirsten Simms (27) feeds the puck to herself with her hand against Bemidji State on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at LaBahn Arena in Madison.
Wisconsin center Charlotte Pieckenhagen (24) makes a move around Bemidji State defender Kasey Senden (7) on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at LaBahn Arena in Madison.
Wisconsin gathers at center ice after defeating Bemidji State on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at LaBahn Arena in Madison.
Wisconsin goaltender Ava McNaughton (30) knocks over a beer can pyramid after defeating Bemidji State on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at LaBahn Arena in Madison.
Wisconsin defender Laila Edwards (10) uses her stick to high-five fans as she leaves the ice after defeating Bemidji State on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at LaBahn Arena in Madison.
Wisconsin defender Laila Edwards (10) waves to the crowd as she is recognized for winning a gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at LaBahn Arena in Madison.
Wisconsin forward Kirsten Simms (27) waves as she is recognized for winning a gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at LaBahn Arena in Madison.
Wisconsin goaltender Ava McNaughton waves as she is recognized for winning a gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at LaBahn Arena in Madison.
Wisconsin defender Caroline Harvey (4) waves as she is recognized for winning a gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at LaBahn Arena in Madison.
Wisconsin forward Kirsten Simms (27) makes a “W” with her hands while skating off after she was recognized for winning a gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at LaBahn Arena in Madison.
Wisconsin athletic trainer Stefanie Arndt waves as she is recognized for being on the staff of the Team USA women’s hockey team that won a gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at LaBahn Arena in Madison.
