All eight WCHA teams are back in action this weekend in four conference series, including a pair of nationally-ranked matchups. Although just 10 games into the season for most teams, WCHA programs continue to post record-setting statistics early in the year, making for standout performances.
The WCHA Weekly notes packet, presented by OS Hockey, are updated each week (PDF Archives).
UPCOMING SCHEDULE - All times Central
Friday, Oct. 30
No. 3 Wisconsin at No. 9/8 St. Cloud State - 2 p.m. (Conf.)
Bemidji State at No. 1 Ohio State - 5 p.m. (Conf.)
RV Minnesota State at RV St. Thomas - 6 p.m. (Conf.)
No. 2 Minnesota at No. 13/12 Minnesota Duluth - 6 p.m. (Conf.)
Saturday, Oct. 31
No. 3 Wisconsin at No. 9/8 St. Cloud State - 1 p.m. (Conf.)
RV St. Thomas at RV Minnesota State - 2 p.m. (Conf.)
Bemidji State at No. 1 Ohio State - 2 p.m. (Conf.)
No. 2 Minnesota at No. 13/12 Minnesota Duluth - 3 p.m. (Conf.)
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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 as well as the entire library of events and programming on B1G+, is available in both annual ($89.99) and monthly ($12.99) options.
FOX9+: The Western Collegiate Hockey Association announced that it will have a minimum of 20 games featured on FOX9+ during the 2026-27 season. Fans can watch all eight WCHA teams compete in 17 regular-season matchups and three games at the 2027 Kwik Trip WCHA Final Faceoff. Click HERE for the full FOX9+ broadcast schedule.
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WCHA Merch Alert: The WCHA and Game One teamed up to launch a brand-new online store, giving fans across the league access to a wide selection of official WCHA apparel. Get your gear today by visiting the Game One online store at the link HERE.
GAME NOTES
WCHA Against the Rest: WCHA teams continues to dominate in nonconference action, combining for a 23-3-1 record (.870) in play against Hockey East, Atlantic Hockey, and ECAC Hockey. The WCHA remains undefeated against Atlantic Hockey and NEWHA teams.
WCHA Tops USCHO Poll: Seven of eight WCHA programs appear in the latest the USCHO Poll. Ohio State, Minnesota, and Wisconsin continue to hold the top three slots, while St. Cloud State sits at No. 9/8 with Minnesota Duluth trailing at and No. 13/12. Minnesota State and St. Thomas continue to receive votes as they look to crack into the Top-15 polls.
In the Win Column: Sofianna Sundelin net the game-winner for St. Cloud State on Oct. 24 to extend to a four-game point streak and score a goal in seven of the season’s 10 games. St. Cloud State remains undefeated in league action at 6-0-0 for the first time in program history.
40+ from the Freshman: Minnesota State’s Jaya Schippel notched 40 saves in the overtime win at No. 15 Boston College. It’s the second 40-plus save performance in her three games played.
Shooting for the Record Books: The Gophers set a program record with 73 shots on goal to secure the series sweep of Lindenwood (Oct. 23). After posting 60 shots on goal on Oct. 22, Minnesota tallied a total of 133 shots on goal in the series.
Strong Shorties: While facing then-No. 8 Colgate, Jocelyn Amos net a shorthanded goal in back-to-back games for Ohio State. Her two shorties on the season ties to lead the NCAA.
Backstopped in Duluth: Senior Ève Gascon continued her shutout streak with a perfect weekend against Bemidji State, making 42 saves with zero goals against. Gascon holds four shutouts in her five games played and became Minnesota Duluth’s career shutout leader on Oct. 16, surpassing 24 in her career. Freshman Marilou Grenier added her first career shutout against St. Thomas (Oct. 10), for five of the Bulldogs’ six wins stemming from shutouts.
Game-Winning Standout: In the season’s 10 games, Ohio State’s Hilda Svensson has recorded an NCAA-leading five game-winning goals. In addition to scoring five of Ohio State’s nine game-winners, Svensson also assisted on the game-winner at Penn State (Sept. 24).
Record Book from a Rookie: Wisconsin’s Rosalie Tremblay enjoyed a four-goal game on Oct. 17 against Minnesota State, marking just the 11th time in school history that a Badger has lit the lamp four times in a game, and just the third rookie to do so all-time. Tremblay added an assist for a career-high five-point night, which tops points in a game in the WCHA.
Stat-Topping Saves: Sophomore Sophia Villanueva earned Goaltender of the Week honors (Oct. 26) after stopping 54 of 58 shots faced against St. Cloud State. Villanueva leads the league in total saves with 230 on the year, for an average of 28.75 per game.
hAll of the Points: Senior forward Cassie Hall’s eight-game goal streak is tied for second longest in Wisconsin school history alongside the likes of Hilary Knight, Kelly Kegley and Laila Edwards. Thanks to a four-point night on Oct. 17, Hall ranks second in the WCHA in points with 18 through eight games played.
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