W-W-Wisconsin
The Badgers of the University of Wisconsin finished the season they way they played most of it: No. 1. They are your 2008-09 national champions, wrapping up the program's third title in convincing fashion Sunday afternoon at Boston University's Agganis Arena. The Madison maulers first fended off upset-minded Mercyhurst, then buried them with a three-goal exhibition in the second period en route to a 5-0 victory. Patty Kazmaier winner Jessie Vetter stoned the talented but youthful Lakers on all 37 shots, winning tournament Most Outstanding Player for saving 65 of 66 on the weekend.
Title Tilt Coverage
Lord Jeffs Rise To Their Throne
The Lord Jeffs of Amherst captured the 2009 NCAA Division III Women's Ice Hockey National Championship with a 4-3 sudden victory win in overtime over Elmira College. Kate Dennett sent a shot in on Elmira goalie Allison Cubberley, picked up her own rebound and sent a shot into the back of the net that gave Amherst women's hockey their first NCAA Championship in history. In fact, Amherst became only the fourth school ever to win a Division III women's hockey title, joining the likes of Plattsburgh, Middlebury, and Elmira. What made this title run all the more impressive is their road victory ended with wins over each of those three teams in the NCAA's.
All Tournament Team
G-Krysten Elek (Amherst)
D-Kirsten Dier (Amherst)
D-Jamie Kivi (Elmira)
F-Lindsay Harrington (Amherst)
F-Kayla Coady (Elmira)
F-Kate Dennett (Amherst)
Women's Feature Stories
- BC Transfer Beaudry Settling In At SyracuseMany players transfer every year, but few quite like this. Gabrielle Beaudry left Boston College for Syracuse, where she's helping build the fledgling Orange program. Roman J. Uschak reports.
Double VisionIt's been twice as nice for the Minnesota women's team this year thanks to identical twins Jocelyne and Monique Lamoureux. Mike Scandura reports.
- Gold-OrientedTitles? Medals? Kacey Bellamy has a bunch already. But the UNH senior blueliner is looking for more in her final collegiate season — and beyond. Roman J. Uschak reports.
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Women's Question of the Week
| Which of the following groups do you think had the most impressive NCAA run? |
