The final weekend slate of 2025 in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) begins this Friday with all eight teams in action. A rematch of the 2025 NCAA Title game headlines the weekend schedule as No. 2 Ohio State welcomes No. 1 Wisconsin to Columbus.
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UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Friday, Dec. 5
No. 3 Minnesota at RV St. Thomas - 2 PM - FOX9+
No. 13 St. Cloud State at No. 12 Minnesota State - 3 PM
No. 1 Wisconsin at No. 2 Ohio State - 5 PM
No. 5 Minnesota Duluth at Bemidji State - 6 PM
Saturday, Dec. 6
RV St. Thomas at No. 3 Minnesota - 2 PM
No. 13 St. Cloud State at No. 12 Minnesota State - 2 PM
No. 1 Wisconsin at No. 2 Ohio State - 2 PM
No. 5 Minnesota Duluth at Bemidji State - 3 PM
**All times in CT
Note - rankings based on USCHO Poll
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WHERE TO WATCH
Back on B1G+: Fans can stream all WCHA home games on B1G+. To subscribe, download the B1G+ app or visit bigtenplus.com. A B1G+ subscription, which provides access to WCHA hockey games and the entire library of events and programming on B1G+, is available in both annual ($89.99) and monthly ($12.99) options.
FOX9+: Fans can watch Minnesota State host No. 2 Minnesota live on FOX9+ this Saturday, Nov. 22nd at 2 PM CT. Click HERE for the full FOX9+ broadcast schedule.
Big Ten Network Matchups: Last week, the Big Ten Network and the WCHA announced two conference matchups will air on the Big Ten Network this season, with Minnesota hosting Minnesota State on Jan. 10 at 7:30 PM CT and Wisconsin hosting Ohio State on Feb. 7 at 3 PM CT.
FACEOFF FACTS
WCHA ON TOP: For the sixth-straight week, six of the eight WCHA squads were ranked in the top-15 of the USCHO poll with No. 1 Wisconsin, No. 2 Ohio State, No. 3 Minnesota, No. 5 Minnesota Duluth, No. 12 Minnesota State, and No. 13 St. Cloud State. St. Thomas also recieved votes in the latest poll. Minnesota State jumped up three spots in the poll to earn its highest ranking of the season.
Against the Nation: WCHA Teams have compiled a 35-4-1 record against non-conference teams this season. Ohio State, Minnesota State, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Minnesota Duluth remain undefeated in non-conference play this season.
Badger Blitz: The top-ranked Wisconsin Badgers went 2-0 at the SMASHVILLE Women's Collegiate Hockey Showcase, where they defeated Mercyhurst 5-1 in game one and took down Stonehill 17-2 in game two. The 17 goals scored in game two marked the most goals in a game in Wisconsin program history. The Badgers outshot Stonehill 87-20, marking the most shots on goal the team had ever put up.
Historic Harvey: Caroline Harvey recorded her 168th career point in the Badgers' 5-1 win against Mercyhurst last Saturday as she became the WCHA record holder for most points ever recorded by a defender. Harvey surpassed the previous record of 167 held by Minnesota's Ronda Curtin (1999-03).
Hat-Trick Havoc: Last weekend's action saw four WCHA skaters record their first hat-tricks of the season as Wisconsin's duo of Simms, Kirsten, and McKayla Zilisch each netted one in the Badgers' 17-2 win against Stonehill on Sunday. Ohio State rookie Hilda Svensson netted her first goal last Friday in the Buckeyes' 8-0 win over Clarkson and St. Cloud State's Sofianna Sundelin scored all three goals in the Huskies' 3-2 win against Colgate last Friday.
NCAA Title Rematch: This weekend's action is headlined by a rematch of last year's NCAA title game between No. 1 Wisconsin and No. 2 Ohio State, where the Badgers defeated the Buckeyes 4-3 in overtime to win their eighth NCAA title in program history. Wisconsin holds the all-time advantage over the Buckeyes at 72-23-6.
Buckeye Brickwall: Last weekend at the D1 in DC event, Ohio State recorded back-to-back shutouts, defeating then No. 10 Clarkson 8-0 and then No. 12 Colgate 5-0. Hailey MacLeod recorded her second shutout of the season, making nine saves against the Golden Knights, while Genny Klein earned her first career shutout against the Raiders.
Mavericks on the Run: Minnesota State now holds a four-game win streak heading into this weekend's competition after recording a series sweep of Dartmouth last weekend. Rookie netminder Kaydence Roeske recorded a 21-save shutout in game two of the series.
Leading the Nation: The WCHA is currently home to the top-five point scorers in the NCAA this season, with Wisconsin's Harvey leading the way with 37, followed by teammates Lacey Eden, Kirsten Simms, and Minnesota's Abbey Murphy, who are all tied for second with 32, and Ohio State's Hilda Svensson, who is third with 31.
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