Ohio State's duo of Joy Dunne and Hilda Svensson were joined by Minnesota State's Hailey Hansen and Wisconsin's Caroline Harvey in earning the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) monthly honors presented by Sterling Trophy Awards & Engraving for their performances in November.
WCHA Forward of the Month
Joy Dunne, Jr., Ohio State (O'Fallon, Mo.)
After totaling 19 points through seven games in November, Ohio State's Joy Dunne received the WCHA Forward of the Month honor, marking her first monthly award of the season. Dunne totaled nine goals and 10 assists while posting a league-best +18, and helped the Buckeyes to an undefeated month, including five wins over ranked opponents. The junior forward recorded five multi-point games and was one of six WCHA skaters to record a hat trick during the month. Dunne also recieved two WHCA Forward of the Week honors in November.
Other Nominees: Morgan Smith, Bemidji State; Abbey Murphy, Minnesota; Kamryn Van Batavia, Minnesota State; Sofianna Sundelin, St. Cloud State; Rylee Bartz, St. Thomas; Kirsten Simms, Wisconsin.
WCHA Defender of the Month
Caroline Harvey, Sr., Wisconsin (Salem, N.H.)
For the second consecutive month, Caroline Harvey earned the WCHA Defender of the Month honor for her 20-point performance during November. The Badger blueliner led all WCHA skaters in points (20) and assists (16) while helping No. 1 Wisconsin to a 6-0-1 record in November. Harvey collected a point in each of her seven games played during the month and became the WCHA's all-time defensive point scorer after recording her 168th career point against Mercyhurst at the SMASHVILLE Women's Collegiate Hockey Showcase.
Other Nominees: Sydney Morrow, Minnesota; Lauren Zawoyski, Minnesota State; Sara Swiderski, Ohio State; Grace Wolfe, St. Cloud State.
WCHA Goaltender of the Month
Hailey Hansen, Jr., Minnesota State (Blaine, Minn.)
Minnesota State's Hailey Hansen claimed her second monthly honor of the season as she was named the WCHA Goaltender of the Month for November. Hansen posted a 3-2-0 record during the month, with four of her starts coming against top-three nationally ranked opponents. The Maverick netminder backstopped Minnesota State to a sweep of No. 3 Minnesota with her 1.00 GAA and a .969 save percentage in the series. Hansen closed out the month with another win against Dartmouth, recording 24 saves in the Mavericks' 5-2 victory. In the month, Hansen stopped 169 of the 185 shots faced for a .914 save percentage.
Other Nominees: Kaitlin Groess, Bemidji State; Hannah Clark, Minnesota; Ève Gascon, Minnesota Duluth; Genny Klein, Ohio State; Emilia Kyrkkö, St. Cloud State.
WCHA Rookie of the Month
Hilda Svensson, Fr., Ohio State (Oskarshamn, Sweden)
First-year Buckeye
Hilda Svensson claimed back-to-back monthly honors as she was named the WCHA Rookie of the Month for November. The rookie forward totaled 16 points off of five goals and 11 assists through seven games while helping Ohio State to a 7-0-0 record during the month. Svensson recorded five multi-point games, including two multi-goal games. At the D1 in DC event against No. 10 Clarkson, Svensson recorded the first hat trick of her career while helping Ohio State to an 8-0 win.
Other Nominees: Bella Fanale, Minnesota; Mercury Bischoff, Minnesota State; Payton Remick, St. Cloud State.
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2025-26 WCHA Players of the Month:
November: Forward: Joy Dunne, Ohio State; Defender: Caroline Harvey, Wisconsin; Goaltender: Hailey Hansen, Minnesota State; Rookie: Hilda Svensson, Ohio State
October - Forward: Hilda Svensson, Ohio State; Defender: Caroline Harvey, Wisconsin; Goaltender: Hannah Clark, Minnesota; Rookie: Hilda Svensson, Ohio State
September - Forward: Abbey Murphy, Minnesota; Defender: Sydney Morrow, Minnesota; Goaltender: Hailey Hansen, Minnesota State; Rookie: Bella Fanale, Minnesota