Wisconsin's trio of Kirsten Simms, Caroline Harvey, and Adéla Šapovalivová were joined by Minnesota Duluth's Ève Gascon in claiming the latest set of Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) weekly honors, presented by OS Hockey.
WCHA Forward of the Week
Kirsten Simms, Sr., Wisconsin (Plymouth, Mich.)
Wisconsin's Kirsten Simms earned her third WCHA Forward of the Week honor of the season after leading all league skaters on the weekend with nine points. Simms recorded a three-goal, three-assist performance in Wisconsin's 10-3 series opener against Bemidji State before following up with two goals and an assist in game two. The hat-trick performance in game one marked the second time this season that Simms has scored three goals in a game.
Other Nominees: Jamie Nelson, Minnesota; Joy Dunne, Ohio State.
WCHA Defender of the Week
Caroline Harvey, Sr., Wisconsin (Salem, N.H.)
For the sixth time this season, Wisconsin's Caroline Harvey was named the WCHA Defender of the Week as she led all defenders in the league on the weekend with her eight points. In Wisconsin's series-opening 10-3 win against Bemdiji State, Harvey recorded her first hat trick of the season and added three helpers. The Badger blueliner followed up with a one-goal, one-assist performance in game two, helping Wisconsin to a 6-1 victory. Harvey is now tied for second in Wisconsin program history with 138 career assists.
Other Nominee: Sydney Morrow, Minnesota.
WCHA Goaltender of the Week
Ève Gascon, Jr., Minnesota Duluth (Mascouche, Quebec)
After recording back-to-back shutout performances, Minnesota Duluth's Ève Gascon earned the WCHA Goaltender of the Week honor. In the Bulldogs series opener against then No. 13 Minnesota State, Gascon stopped all 21 shots she faced, helping the Bulldogs to a shootout win. The Bulldog netminder then recorded a 24-save shutout performance in game two's 3-0 victory. It marked the second time this season that Gascon has recorded a series shutout. Gascon is now tied for third all-time in UMD program history with 17 career shutouts. On the season, Gascon is tied for third in the NCAA and tied for first in the WCHA with six shutouts.
Other Nominees: Hannah Clark, Minnesota; Hailey Hansen, Minnesota State; Hailey MacLeod, Ohio State.
WCHA Rookie of the Week
Adéla Šapovalivová, F, Wisconsin (Beroun, Czechia)
Adéla Šapovalivová earned her first-ever weekly honor by being named the WCHA Rookie of the Week for her performance in Wisconsin's series sweep of Bemidji State. Šapovalivová recorded four assists in Wisconsin's 10-3 victory on Saturday and added another helper in Sunday's 6-1 win. The four assists in the first game of the series were a career-high for Šapovalivová. On the weekend, the Badger forward led all rookies in the WCHA in points (5) and assists (5).
Other Nominees: Bella Fanale, Minnesota; Maxine Cimoroni, Ohio State.
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2025-26 WCHA Players of the Week
Jan. 26: Forward: Kirsten Simms, Wisconsin; Defender: Caroline Harvey, Wisconsin; Goaltender: Ève Gascon, Minnesota Duluth; Rookie: Adéla Šapovalivová, Wisconsin
Jan. 19: Forward: Abbey Murphy, Minnesota; Defender: Joy Dunne, Ohio State; Goaltender: Emilia Kyrkkö, St. Cloud State; Rookie: Hilda Svensson, Ohio State
Jan. 12: Forward: Abbey Murphy, Minnesota; Defender: Joy Dunne, Ohio State; Goaltender: Ava McNaughton, Wisconsin; Rookie: Bella Fanale, Minnesota
Jan. 5: Forward: Abbey Murphy, Minnesota; Defender: Nelli Laitinen, Minnesota; Goaltender: Hailey MacLeod, Ohio State; Rookie: Hilda Svensson, Ohio State
Dec. 8: Forward: Jamie Nelson, Minnesota; Defender: Caroline Harvey, Wisconsin; Goaltender: Ava McNaughton, Wisconsin; Rookie: Maria Mikaelyan, St. Cloud State
Dec. 1: Forward: Lacey Eden, Wisconsin; Defender: Caroline Harvey, Wisconsin; Goaltender: Emilia Kyrkkö, St. Cloud State; Rookie: Hilda Svensson, Ohio State
Nov. 24: Forward: Joy Dunne, Ohio State; Defender: Caroline Harvey, Wisconsin; Goaltender: Hailey Hansen, Minnesota State; Rookie: Mercury Bischoff, Minnesota State
Nov. 17: Forward: Kirsten Simms, Wisconsin; Defender: Sara Swiderski, Ohio State; Goaltender: Ève Gascon, Minnesota Duluth; Rookie: Hilda Svensson, Ohio State
Nov. 10: Forward: Rylee Bartz, St. Thomas; Defender: Jenessa Gazdik, St. Thomas; Goaltender: Kaitlin Groess, Bemidji State
Nov. 3: Forward: Joy Dunne, Ohio State; Defender: Caroline Harvey, Wisconsin; Goaltender: Taylor Kressin, Ohio State; Rookie: Sophia Villanueva, Minnesota Duluth
Oct. 27: Forward: Claire Enright, Wisconsin; Defender: Emma Peschel, Ohio State; Goaltender: Hannah Clark, Minnesota; Rookie: Hilda Svensson, Ohio State
Oct. 20: Forward: Alice Sauriol, St. Cloud State; Defender: Ellah Hause, St. Thomas; Goaltender: Ève Gascon, Minnesota Duluth; Rookie: Rae Mayer, Minnesota Duluth
Oct. 13: Forward: Kirsten Simms, Wisconsin; Defender: Caroline Harvey, Wisconsin; Goaltender: Hannah Clark, Minnesota; Rookie: Maria Mikaelyan, St. Cloud State
Oct. 6: Forward: Abbey Murphy, Minnesota; Defender: Laila Edwards, Wisconsin; Goaltender: Ava McNaughton, Wisconsin; Rookie: Hilda Svensson, Ohio State
Sept. 29: Forward: Abbey Murphy, Minnesota; Defender: Sydney Morrow, Minnesota; Goaltender: Ève Gascon, Minnesota Duluth; Rookie: Bella Fanale, Minnesota
Sept. 22: Forward: Rylee Bartz, St. Thomas; Defender: Siiri Yrjölä, St. Cloud State; Goaltender: Hailey Hansen, Minnesota State; Rookie: Zoe Lopez, Minnesota State