Wisconsin Women's Hockey 2026-27

Always nice to hang a banner. Was somewhat disappointing that of the PWHL players, only Jungels was able to attend.

They said over the PA that the other players couldn't be there because of PWHL commitments or something but that season doesn't even start until November. And aren't we between USA camps right now? The math ain't mathing but I'm guessing they'd have wanted to be there (here) if they could.

If they're already in training camp and their teams wouldn't let them leave for this, then their teams have their priorities screwed up. Especially with how much UW allows our best skaters to play for team USA.

I must (might) be missing part of the story here.

Oh well... time to move on anyway. Out with the old and in with the new.

Speaking of the new...

I don't generally sit and analyze while attending games. Last night, I made a conscious effort to watch some of the new skaters and combos.

Thought the line of Adela, Nela and Scannell were consistently noticeable and dangerous even before they started to score. Was cool to see Nela's first goal and thought the PA guy fumbled the announcement when he failed to mention that it was her first. Saw that Shappy quickly grabbed the puck for the keepsake. She had her celly dialed up for the second one and I'm guessing her confidence is on the rise. Watch out!

I feel like I saw at least 7 D get ice time including 4 of the frosh - even feel like I saw Beaudette but she doesn't show in the lines on USCHO. Would make sense as they need to get ready for next weekend when I believe that we'll be short a couple vets? Hard to get a read on that part of the game against an overmatched opponent, but good that they got ice time.

So glad the MJ rolls 4 lines or if not "rolls," he skates 4. Felt like Box was getting pushed around early but you'll have that with an undersized freshman and she got better as the game went on. Same with Kimbrel.

Thought Tremblay was very noticeable, but I guess she's expected to be. She's gonna be a good one.

Kelly Gobatenko... feel like she suffers from tunnel vision at times and generally defaults to trying to shoot or take the puck to the net. Saw a bit of that last weekend. Was pleased to see much better ice vision last night and she made or attempted several great passing plays in the offensive zone. Her headman to Hall for the partial break goal was fantastic.

That's it for now... guess I had some thoughts.

I miss players when their time is through, but I get excited to see new players start their journeys. Also love watching veterans who are now the juniors and seniors step into their new, more prominent roles.

Really hate the new 5 year eligibility rules.

Gurth 2.0 said:

Always nice to hang a banner. Was somewhat disappointing that of the PWHL players, only Jungels was able to attend.

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It was a bummer with the PWHL players and the PWHL camp thing was a lie. Flying and hotels are expensive and they are now on foxed incomes. LOL.

To me it just showed a "Don't need you anymore " attitude from the graduated players.
A total lack of respect for the program that helped get you where you are today.
They have known about this evening for a long time and should have been here.... period.
One of them had the nerve to expect UW to PAY for them to attend..... yeah NO.

Pretty classless but just my opinion.

BuckyB said:

To me it just showed a "Don't need you anymore " attitude from the graduated players.
A total lack of respect for the program that helped get you where you are today.
They have known about this evening for a long time and should have been here.... period.
One of them had the nerve to expect UW to PAY for them to attend..... yeah NO.

Pretty classless but just my opinion.

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I'm surprised there wasn't a GoFundMe put out there for travel expenses for 1 former player! It seems there is a GoFundMe for everything relating to her and her family. I mean Mom has to sustain her lifestyle reaping the benefits of her daughter!