<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://msumavericks.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Minnesota State University - Mankato Athletics</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/rss.aspx?path=whockey&amp;view=default</link><description>Latest news items for Minnesota State University - Mankato Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://msumavericks.com/rss?path=whockey&amp;view=default" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Sixteen Home Games Highlight 2026-27 Schedule</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/5/27/womens-hockey-sixteen-home-games-highlight-2026-27-schedule.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/5/27/womens-hockey-sixteen-home-games-highlight-2026-27-schedule.aspx</guid><category>Women's Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="A graphic for the 2026-27 women's hockey schedule" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/26/26-27_SEASON_SCHEDULE_A.png" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. --- The Minnesota State women's hockey team has announced its 2026-27 schedule, featuring 16 home games.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/26/26-27_SEASON_SCHEDULE_A.png" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/26/26-27_SEASON_SCHEDULE_A.png"><media:title>A graphic for the 2026-27 women's hockey schedule</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/26/26-27_SEASON_SCHEDULE_A.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:01:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>17</s:sport_id><s:story_id>20990</s:story_id></item><item><title>Mavericks Extend Dickerman Through 2031</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/5/27/womens-hockey-mavericks-extend-dickerman-through-2031.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/5/27/womens-hockey-mavericks-extend-dickerman-through-2031.aspx</guid><category>Women's Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="A graphic annoucing the contract extension for women's hockey coach Shari Dickerman" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/21/Shari_Dickerman_-_Landscape.jpg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. --- Minnesota State Director of Athletics, Kevin Buisman has extended head women's hockey coach Shari Dickerman's contract through the 2030-31 season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/21/Shari_Dickerman_-_Landscape.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/21/Shari_Dickerman_-_Landscape.jpg"><media:title>A graphic annoucing the contract extension for women's hockey coach Shari Dickerman</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/21/Shari_Dickerman_-_Landscape.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 10:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>17</s:sport_id><s:story_id>20988</s:story_id></item><item><title>Hansen, Bruch to Participate in USA National Goaltending Camp</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/5/5/womens-hockey-hansen-bruch-to-participate-in-usa-national-goaltending-camp.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/5/5/womens-hockey-hansen-bruch-to-participate-in-usa-national-goaltending-camp.aspx</guid><category>Women's Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Hailey Hansen readies herself in net during MSU's game against Ohio State (1.16)" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/1/30/Hansen_OSU_1.jpg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn.  --- Minnesota State senior goaltender Hailey Hansen has been invited to participate in the USA Hockey National Goaltending Camp May 18-21 in Blaine, Minn.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/30/Hansen_OSU_1.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/30/Hansen_OSU_1.jpg"><media:title>Hailey Hansen readies herself in net during MSU's game against Ohio State (1.16)</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/30/Hansen_OSU_1.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 5 May 2026 13:28:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>17</s:sport_id><s:story_id>20945</s:story_id></item><item><title>Mavericks to Play in 2026 Ice Breaker</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/5/4/womens-hockey-mavericks-to-play-in-2026-ice-breaker.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/5/4/womens-hockey-mavericks-to-play-in-2026-ice-breaker.aspx</guid><category>Women's Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="A grpahic for the 2026 Women's Hockey Ice Breaker Tournament" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/4/26_WHockey_Icebreaker.jpg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. --- The Minnesota State women's hockey team will participate in the 2026 Ice Breaker hosted by Boston University, Oct. 23-24.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/4/26_WHockey_Icebreaker.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/4/26_WHockey_Icebreaker.jpg"><media:title>A grpahic for the 2026 Women's Hockey Ice Breaker Tournament</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/4/26_WHockey_Icebreaker.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 4 May 2026 11:20:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>17</s:sport_id><s:story_id>20938</s:story_id></item><item><title>Bruch Named to 2027 U-18 Staff</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/24/womens-hockey-bruch-named-to-2027-u-18-staff.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/24/womens-hockey-bruch-named-to-2027-u-18-staff.aspx</guid><category>Women's Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Minnesota State assistant coach Mackenzie Bruch poses with members of Team USA following their gold medal at the 2026 U18 Championships" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/24/9ab6fe85-c3f5-4861-8e87-87a804726ed3.jpeg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. --- Minnesota State assistant women's hockey coach Mackenzie Bruch has been named once again as the goaltending coach for Team USA as it participates in the 2027 IIHF U-18 World Championships in Czechia.]]></description><media:thumbnail 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Awards</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/22/womens-hockey-mavericks-hand-out-annual-awards.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/22/womens-hockey-mavericks-hand-out-annual-awards.aspx</guid><category>Women's Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="A photo of the 2026 Women's Hockey Award Winners" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/21/WHockey_Awards.jpg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. --- The Minnesota State women's hockey team handed out their annual awards Tuesday evening as part of their year-end celebration.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/21/WHockey_Awards.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/21/WHockey_Awards.jpg"><media:title>A photo of the 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Wrestling</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="A graphic for the 2026 MavWeek Challenge" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/8/2026_SplashPage.png" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. — The fifth annual MavWeek Challenge kicks off today and runs through Friday night, inviting Maverick fans, alumni, and supporters to come together to fuel the future of Minnesota State Athletics.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/8/2026_SplashPage.png" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/8/2026_SplashPage.png"><media:title>A graphic for the 2026 MavWeek Challenge</media:title></media:content><enclosure 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alt="Last women's hockey ranking poll for the 2025-26 season" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/23/USCHO_Ranking_-_Web__1_.png" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. — The Minnesota State Mavericks wrapped up the 2025–26 season with a No. 13 national ranking, marking another strong year for the program.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/23/USCHO_Ranking_-_Web__1_.png" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/23/USCHO_Ranking_-_Web__1_.png"><media:title>Last women's hockey ranking poll for the 2025-26 season</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/23/USCHO_Ranking_-_Web__1_.png" length="1" 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PAUL, Minn. — The Mavericks (17-19-2) faced a tough test against the top-seeded Wisconsin Badgers (32-3-2), falling 7-2 in the semifinals of the WCHA Final Faceoff on Friday afternoon.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/5/Photo_Mar_05_2026__5_12_56_PM.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/5/Photo_Mar_05_2026__5_12_56_PM.jpg"><media:title>Kamryn Van Batavia vs the Badgers</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/5/Photo_Mar_05_2026__5_12_56_PM.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 5 Mar 2026 19:43:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>17</s:sport_id><s:story_id>20720</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>