(UWATHLETICS) SCHENECTADY, NY – The No.1 Wisconsin women’s hockey team won the championship game of the Ice Breaker Tournament after a 4-0 shutout against Union this Saturday.
The Badgers earned their way to an in-season trophy with 8-1 and 4-0 wins against Vermont and Union. Lacey Eden, Cassie Hall and Caroline Harvey secured All-Tournament honors with their performances, while Ava McNaughton earned goaltender of the tournament.
Wisconsin’s championship-clinching win over Union started early. After a two-goal performance yesterday, Cassie Hall put the Badgers up first with a power-play goal just five minutes into the first period.
The rest of the period remained scoreless, with goaltender Ava McNaughton making six saves and Wisconsin outshooting Union, 20-6.
Alternate captain Kelly Gorbatenko struck next, after receiving a pass from captain Caroline Harvey. Minutes later alternate captain Lacey Eden found the back of the net, putting Wisconsin up 3-0.
Eden didn’t stop there, scoring one minute into the final period. Eden led all skaters in the tournament with five points (Three goals, two assists)
Wisconsin secured its fifth shutout of the season. McNaughton made 15 stops to improve her record to 8-0-0, with fourth shutouts.
Ice Breaker All-Tournament Team:
Wisconsin: Lacey Eden (MVP)
Wisconsin: Caroline Harvey
Wisconsin: Cassie Hall
Union: Karianne Engelbert
Union: Maddie Leaney
Vermont: Stella Retrum
Goaltender of the Tournament: Ava McNaughton (Wisconsin)
Notes of the Game
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Cassie Hall now has a team-best eight goals in eight games. Hall’s sister, Courtney, serves as an assistant coach for Union.
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Caroline Harvey eclipsed 150 career points during the game. Harvey is the first Badger blueliner to ever score 150+ points.
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Wisconsin leads the nation with five teams shutouts on the season, while McNaughton leads all Division I goalies with four shutouts.
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Wisconsin’s opponents are now 0-for-25 on power play opportunities this season.
Up Next: The Badgers face Minnesota State Mankato at LaBahn Arena on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25 and 26. Both games are set for 2 p.m. CT, and steam on Big Ten Plus.
