Caroline Harvey was not yet an Olympic MVP, a conference defender of the year or a first-team All-American.
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Caroline Harvey became the first Badgers defender to win the Patty Kazmaier Award as top player in NCAA women's hockey. She's the seventh from Wisconsin to win the award, more than any other school.
Photos: Wisconsin defenseman Caroline Harvey in action
Caroline Harvey stands with for the national anthem before a 2021 game against Canada in Allentown, Pa.
Wisconsin's Caroline Harvey takes a shot on goal against Lindenwood during a 2022 game LaBahn Arena.
Wisconsin's Caroline Harvey skates with the puck against Minnesota during the 2023 Frozen Four semifinal at Amsoil Arena in Duluth, Minn.
Caroline Harvey in action against Canada during a 2021 game in Allentown, Pa.
Wisconsin defenseman Caroline Harvey speaks during a news conference after practice for the 2023 Frozen Four at Amsoil Arena in Duluth, Minn.
Caroline Harvey was the WCHA rookie of the year last season and coaches overwhelmingly picked her as preseason player of the year this fall.
Lee Stecklein, left, and Caroline Harvey embrace after the United States lost to Canada in the women's gold medal hockey game at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
Wisconsin defenseman Caroline Harvey looks to pass the puck against St. Cloud State during a February 2023 game at the Kohl Center.
Caroline Harvey skates during a practice at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
Caroline Harvey skates past Bemidji State forward Kayla Santl during a 2022 game at LaBahn Arena.
Caroline Harvey handles the puck during a 2021 exhibition game against Canada in Maryland Heights, Mo.
Wisconsin women's hockey players Lacey Eden, Caroline Harvey, Jesse Compher, Laila Edwards, Katie Kotlowski and Maddi Wheeler stand in front of the fountain on the White House south lawn during the ceremony to celebrate their 2023 national championship.
Caroline Harvey follows the play during a 2021 game against Canada in Allentown, Pa.
Wisconsin's Caroline Harvey looks to pass against Lindenwood during a 2022 game at LaBahn Arena.
Caroline Harvey, left, and Lee Stecklein talk during a 2022 practice at the Lecom Harborcenter rink in Buffalo, N.Y.
Wisconsin's Caroline Harvey skates past Lindenwood's Rachel Goff during a 2022 game at LaBahn Arena.
Caroline Harvey stands with for the national anthem before a 2021 game against Canada in Allentown, Pa.
Wisconsin's Caroline Harvey takes a shot on goal against Lindenwood during a 2022 game LaBahn Arena.
Caroline Harvey in action against Canada during a 2021 game in Allentown, Pa.
Wisconsin defenseman Caroline Harvey speaks during a news conference after practice for the 2023 Frozen Four at Amsoil Arena in Duluth, Minn.
Caroline Harvey was the WCHA rookie of the year last season and coaches overwhelmingly picked her as preseason player of the year this fall.
Lee Stecklein, left, and Caroline Harvey embrace after the United States lost to Canada in the women's gold medal hockey game at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
Wisconsin defenseman Caroline Harvey looks to pass the puck against St. Cloud State during a February 2023 game at the Kohl Center.
Caroline Harvey skates during a practice at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
Caroline Harvey skates past Bemidji State forward Kayla Santl during a 2022 game at LaBahn Arena.
Caroline Harvey handles the puck during a 2021 exhibition game against Canada in Maryland Heights, Mo.
Wisconsin women's hockey players Lacey Eden, Caroline Harvey, Jesse Compher, Laila Edwards, Katie Kotlowski and Maddi Wheeler stand in front of the fountain on the White House south lawn during the ceremony to celebrate their 2023 national championship.
Caroline Harvey follows the play during a 2021 game against Canada in Allentown, Pa.
Wisconsin's Caroline Harvey looks to pass against Lindenwood during a 2022 game at LaBahn Arena.
Caroline Harvey, left, and Lee Stecklein talk during a 2022 practice at the Lecom Harborcenter rink in Buffalo, N.Y.
Wisconsin's Caroline Harvey skates past Lindenwood's Rachel Goff during a 2022 game at LaBahn Arena.
Wisconsin defender Caroline Harvey celebrates after a goal against Minnesota Duluth during an October 2025 game at LaBahn Arena.
Wisconsin defenseman Caroline Harvey loads up a shot from the corner against Minnesota during a November 2025 game at LaBahn Arena.
Wisconsin defenseman Caroline Harvey works around Minnesota State's Kendall Hassler during a 2025 game at LaBahn Arena.
