https://msumavericks.com/rss.aspx?path=whockeyLatest news items for Minnesota State University - Mankato Athleticsen-us60https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/16/womens-hockey-mavericks-fall-to-no-2-badgers-5-1.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/16/womens-hockey-mavericks-fall-to-no-2-badgers-5-1.aspxWomen's Hockey

MADISON, Wis. — Minnesota State (2-3-0, 0-3-0) lost to Wisconsin (5-2-0, 1-2-0) 5-1 Friday at LaBahn Arena. Minnesota State was outshot 51-19, including 20-7 in the third period, when Wisconsin scored four times. Minnesota State scored its lone goal on a second-period power play and finished 1-for-3 with the advantage, while Wisconsin went 2-for-3 on the power play. The Mavericks finished with a season-high 18 blocks, and won 42.1% of their faceoffs.]]>Mia Miller skates with the puckFri, 16 Oct 2026 21:36:00 CST1721236https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/15/womens-hockey-no-15-mavericks-head-to-madison-to-face-no-2-badgers-to-open-road-schedule.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/15/womens-hockey-no-15-mavericks-head-to-madison-to-face-no-2-badgers-to-open-road-schedule.aspxWomen's Hockey

MANKATO, Minn. -- The Minnesota State women's hockey team will be on the road for the first time this season as they head to take on the two-time reigning national champions, the No. 2 Wisconsin Badgers. Friday's puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at LaBahn Arena, with Saturday's set for 2:00 p.m. Both games will be streamed on Big Ten +.]]>Lila Deis waiting for the face-offThu, 15 Oct 2026 09:49:00 CST1721229https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/10/womens-hockey-twelve-former-mavericks-invited-to-pwhl-training-camps.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/10/womens-hockey-twelve-former-mavericks-invited-to-pwhl-training-camps.aspxWomen's Hockey

MANKATO, Minn. -- Twelve former Mavericks have been invited to compete in PWHL training camps this week. They include forward Kennedy Bobyck (San Jose), forward Brooke Bryant (San Jose), goaltender Abbey Levy (San Jose), defender Jessica Kondas (Toronto), forward Jamie Nelson (Toronto), goaltender Jessie McPherson (Toronto), forward Taylor Otremba (Ottawa), forward Madison Mashuga (Ottawa), forward Sydney Langseth (Las Vegas), defender Kianna Roeske (Montreal), defender Anna Wilgren (Seattle), and forward Claire Butorac (Minnesota).]]>Kianna Roeske skates into the zone during MSU's game against Ohio State (1.16)Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:12:00 CST1721207https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/3/womens-hockey-no-15-mavericks-battle-but-lose-series-finale-against-no-13-huskies-3-0.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/3/womens-hockey-no-15-mavericks-battle-but-lose-series-finale-against-no-13-huskies-3-0.aspxWomen's Hockey

MANKATO, Minn. — No. 15 Minnesota State (2-2-0, 0-2-0) lost to No. 13 St. Cloud State (4-0-0, 2-0-0) 3-0 Saturday at Mayo Clinic HSEC. The Mavericks outshot St. Cloud State 33-23 but were held scoreless in a back and forth game. The two teams went blow for blow across the first two periods with both netminders standing firm before the Huskies scored three goals in the third to pull away and sweep the series. The Mavericks were unable to score on the power play.]]>Payton Finnie scans the ice looking for the puckSat, 3 Oct 2026 18:22:00 CST1721188https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/2/womens-hockey-no-15-mavericks-drop-conference-opener-5-3-to-huskies.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/2/womens-hockey-no-15-mavericks-drop-conference-opener-5-3-to-huskies.aspxWomen's Hockey

MANKATO, Minn. — No. 15 Minnesota State (2-1-1, 0-1-0) lost to St. Cloud State (3-0-0, 1-0-0) 5-2 in their WCHA opener on Friday at Mayo Clinic HSEC. MSU allowed three power-play goals on five St. Cloud State chances and went 1-for-3 on its own power-play opportunities. The Mavericks scored both of their goals in the second period and were outshot 29-16 and lost 53.2% of faceoffs. The Huskies looked like the faster team on the ice and controlled the majority of the game.]]>Ava Guillemette and Katie Olfert talking during a stoppageFri, 2 Oct 2026 21:10:00 CST1721185https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/1/womens-hockey-no-15-mavericks-open-wcha-play-with-home-series-against-huskies.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/10/1/womens-hockey-no-15-mavericks-open-wcha-play-with-home-series-against-huskies.aspxWomen's HockeyThu, 1 Oct 2026 11:17:00 CST1721180https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/9/28/mens-hockey-puck-drop-in-city-center-moved-indoors.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/9/28/mens-hockey-puck-drop-in-city-center-moved-indoors.aspxMen's Hockey, Women's Hockey

MANKATO, Minn. --- Due to the anticipated forecast for Tuesday evening, Puck Drop in City Center, presented by Snell Motors, will move indoors to the lobby of the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center.]]>A graphic for the Puck Drop In Civic Center moving inside.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:10:00 CST721166https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/9/28/womens-hockey-tenenbaum-earns-wcha-defender-of-the-week-honors.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/9/28/womens-hockey-tenenbaum-earns-wcha-defender-of-the-week-honors.aspxWomen's Hockey

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. - Sophomore defender Lucie Tenenbaum has been named the WCHA Defender of the Week for her performance in the season opening series against RPI.]]>Lucie Tenebaum battles in front of the netMon, 28 Sep 2026 14:11:00 CST1721164https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/9/28/mavericks-drop-to-no-15-in-latest-uscho-womens-hockey-poll.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/9/28/mavericks-drop-to-no-15-in-latest-uscho-womens-hockey-poll.aspxWomen's Hockey

MANKATO, Minn. - The Minnesota State women's hockey team has dropped one spot to No. 15 in this week's edition of the USCHO.com Division I Women's Hockey Poll, after sweep of RPI.]]>Mavericks ranked 15 in USCHO Women's Hockey Poll | Sept. 28th.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:37:00 CST1721162https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/9/26/womens-hockey-bischoff-and-lopez-score-twice-as-no-14-mavericks-complete-sweep-against-rpi.aspxhttps://msumavericks.com/news/2026/9/26/womens-hockey-bischoff-and-lopez-score-twice-as-no-14-mavericks-complete-sweep-against-rpi.aspxWomen's Hockey

MANKATO, Minn. - No. 14 Minnesota State (2-0-0) completed the series sweep after a 5-3 win against RPI (0-4-0). This marks the fourth straight year that the Mavericks have swept the opening series. Five Maverick skaters recorded multi-point games in the win. The Mavericks went 1-3 on the power play and 3-4 on the penalty kill, while also winning 58.8% of their draws. They outshot RPI 27-23 and blocked 10 shots as a team.]]>Zoe Lopez looks to pass the puckSat, 26 Sep 2026 17:41:00 CST1721159