How are NCAA women's hockey teams affected by the Olympics?

NCAA women's hockey teams are impacted by the absence of top players who have departed for Olympic national teams and a six-nations tournament, affecting national scoring and team lineups.

Which NCAA women's hockey teams showed resilience despite player absences?

Teams like Wisconsin and Ohio State demonstrated resilience, with Wisconsin securing a strong win and Ohio State sweeping Minnesota-Duluth, thanks to standout performances from remaining players.

Who are some key players mentioned in the NCAA women's hockey rankings?

Key players highlighted include Wisconsin's Lacey Eden and Cassie Hall, Ohio State's Jocelyn Amos, Penn State's Danica Maynard, Northeastern's Jules Constantinople, and Princeton's Uma Corniea.

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Olympic Absences Test NCAA Women's Hockey Strength

3 Feb

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Summary

Wisconsin and Ohio State teams show resilience despite player absences.
Olympic departures impact top NCAA women's hockey scoring nationally.
Several top programs navigate challenges with key players away.

Olympic Absences Test NCAA Women's Hockey Strength

NCAA women's hockey teams are currently contending with significant player absences due to Olympic national team commitments and a six-nations tournament in Austria. These departures have impacted top national scorers, forcing major programs like Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Ohio State to play with shortened benches.

Despite these challenges, several teams have shown remarkable resilience. Wisconsin responded to an early weekend loss with a decisive win, fueled by strong performances from forwards Lacey Eden and Cassie Hall, and defender Vivian Jungels. Ohio State also swept Minnesota-Duluth, with Jocelyn Amos contributing four goals and Hailey MacLeod solidifying their goaltending.

Minnesota's youth-led squad secured a victory against top-ranked Wisconsin, while Penn State managed a series sweep despite missing their captain. Northeastern and Princeton also demonstrated depth, with key contributions from various players including defender Jules Constantinople and netminder Uma Corniea, who made 73 saves on 74 shots.