Wisconsin Women's Hockey 2025-2026

[Timothy A]

I think the Gopher fans are going to "disagree" with you about her mother. Was that intentional? LOL

I learned sandbagging from them. That post is dripping with so much sarcasm it's floating in it.

 

[Timothy A]

SSM D Josie Virnig has committed to UW.

 

[Gargoyle]

Emily Pohl has committed to UW. Her parents were ok players, it might work out decent for UW. She also has 2 younger sisters.

I wonder how in the world we attracted a true-blooded Gopher to the Badgers?? Especially considering (gasp), it's likely that MJ will be retired by then. I am astonished.

 

[Timothy A]

I wonder how in the world we attracted a true-blooded Gopher to the Badgers?? Especially considering (gasp), it's likely that MJ will be retired by then. I am astonished.

When's the last time Minnesota hosted a national title banner in their rink? And there's no reason to believe that Mark Johnson won't be there in 27.

 

[eastcoastgopher]

I think this is going to be the thing that gets people in positions where the U of M athletic brass would listen to them really calling for Frost's head.

Weirdly enough, I think Minnesota's recruiting has been a lot better the last three years, Pohl or no Pohl. It's everything else that's the problem.

 

[StPaulSam]

I think this is going to be the thing that gets people in positions where the U of M athletic brass would listen to them really calling for Frost's head.

His contract is up at the end of AY2026. We'll see how things go the next few weeks.

 

[Gargoyle]

Here's Todd's write-up about Emily Pohl.

Why this player with heavy Minnesota ties committed to play for Wisconsin women's hockey

The Badgers women's hockey team added to its 2027 recruiting class with a high-scoring forward from Minnesota whose family has strong ties to the Gophers.

madison.com

 

[Timothy A]

His contract is up at the end of AY2026. We'll see how things go the next few weeks.

Frosty has no contract after the season ends?

 

[Gargoyle]

Coach and the interviewed players (Potter & Hall) all said that the potential Olympic skaters are away this week, practicing with the USA team. But do any of you know anything more about this? There's nothing on the USA hockey page, there's nothing about what other players are wherever this is taking place. Is it some kind of open secret? If anyone could find a link explaining the current situation, that would be great. All I know is that Coach Johnson expects his players back on Friday afternoon/evening for a game on Saturday morning.

 

[eastcoastgopher]

Frosty has no contract after the season ends?

Don't mean to hijack the Red Menace thread here but he went into the 2023-24 season without a deal beyond that but was extended for two years in mid-late October. If nothing's announced by the end of the month, then you can see how seriously the athletic office is taking it.

Coach and the interviewed players (Potter & Hall) all said that the potential Olympic skaters are away this week, practicing with the USA team. But do any of you know anything more about this? There's nothing on the USA hockey page, there's nothing about what other players are wherever this is taking place. Is it some kind of open secret? If anyone could find a link explaining the current situation, that would be great. All I know is that Coach Johnson expects his players back on Friday afternoon/evening for a game on Saturday morning.

USA Hockey will have a camp once a month (in future months they will coincide with Rivalry Series games). The current pool, which includes 5 from UW, 2 from OSU, and one each from UMN and PSU, will be missing for those weeks.

 

[davearm]

Coach and the interviewed players (Potter & Hall) all said that the potential Olympic skaters are away this week, practicing with the USA team. But do any of you know anything more about this? There's nothing on the USA hockey page, there's nothing about what other players are wherever this is taking place. Is it some kind of open secret? If anyone could find a link explaining the current situation, that would be great. All I know is that Coach Johnson expects his players back on Friday afternoon/evening for a game on Saturday morning.

I suspect at the Super Rink in Blaine. The women's national program has facilities there.

 

[BuckyB]

I suspect at the Super Rink in Blaine. The women's national program has facilities there.

It is indeed in Blaine and hence the sole reason this weekends games are Saturday and Sunday to allow the 5 players to make it back.

 

[Ooftah]

Well, I really hope that the practice - not a game - went well. And that our players are ready to play a game tomorrow - not practice - against a ranked opponent - and won't show up with any injuries. It's tough dealing with other entities who consider women's college hockey only as an unpaid feeder program.

 

[robertearle]

Well, I really hope that the practice - not a game - went well. And that our players are ready to play a game tomorrow - not practice - against a ranked opponent - and won't show up with any injuries. It's tough dealing with other entities who consider women's college hockey only as an unpaid feeder program.

Joy Dunne and Emma Peschel out for Ohio State (vs Bemidji). Abbey Murphy NOT out for Minnesota (vs St Cloud), I guess because Blaine is close enough for her to get back in time.

 

[eastcoastgopher]

Joy Dunne and Emma Peschel out for Ohio State (vs Bemidji). Abbey Murphy NOT out for Minnesota (vs St Cloud), I guess because Blaine is close enough for her to get back in time.

Tessa Janecke was out for Penn State too.

 

[Timothy A]

Edwards looks like she's badly injured - knee.

 

[Timothy A]

No burgers at the concession? Come on. The brat was good but I wanted a burger.

 

[Windchill22]

Edwards looks like she's badly injured - knee.

kK was in the locker room too

 

[Timothy A]

Holy crap!!