St. Cloud State Huskies women's ice hockey

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St. Cloud State Huskies women's ice hockey
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University St. Cloud State University
Conference WCHA
Head coach Brian Idalski
2nd season, 18–18–1 (.500)
Assistant coaches
Captain(s)Taylor Lind
Alternate captain(s)
Arena Herb Brooks National Hockey Center
St. Cloud, Minnesota
ColorsCardinal and black [1]
   

The St. Cloud State Huskies women's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I college ice hockey team representing St. Cloud State University. The Huskies are a member of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA). They play at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

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History

In 2010, Felicia Nelson became the first Huskies player to be a Top 10 finalist for the Patty Kazmaier Award. [2] The club had a 15–14–8 overall record in 2009–10 and an 11–11–6 mark in the WCHA. The team finished the season in third place. This was the first time in school and league history that St. Cloud State was one of the top three schools in the standings. [3]

In the 2015–16 NCAA season, Katie Fitzgerald was the starting goaltender for the St. Cloud State University Huskies. She would lead all goaltenders in the WCHA conference in shots faced, appearing in 34 games played. Her final win on home ice at St. Cloud took place on February 12, as she made 39 saves in a win against North Dakota, besting All-America goaltender Shelby Amsley-Benzie.

Season-by-season results

Won ChampionshipLost ChampionshipConference ChampionsLeague Leader
YearCoachWLTConferenceConf.
W		Conf.
L		Conf.
T		FinishConference TournamentNCAA Tournament
2022–23 Brian Idalski 18181WCHA111615th WCHALost Quarterfinals vs. Minnesota-Duluth (0–1, 1–5)Did not qualify
2021–22Steve Macdonald9233WCHA42037th WCHALost Quarterfinals vs. Ohio State (0–6, 0–3)Did not qualify
2020–21Steve Macdonald6121WCHA61216th WCHADid not qualifyDid not qualify
2019–20Steve Macdonald6254WCHA22117th WCHALost Quarterfinals vs. Minnesota (2–4, 3–7)Did not qualify
2018–19Eric Rud10252WCHA51907th WCHALost Quarterfinals vs. Wisconsin (0–5, 0–8)Did not qualify
2017–18Eric Rud8205WCHA61446th WCHALost Quarterfinals vs. Minnesota (1–5, 1–4)Did not qualify
2016–17Eric Rud9234WCHA71836th WCHALost Quarterfinals vs. Duluth (1–6, 1–6)Did not qualify
2015–16Eric Rud14182WCHA101625th WCHALost Quarterfinals vs. North Dakota (1–6, 1–6)Did not qualify
2014–15Eric Rud8281WCHA52217th WCHALost Quarterfinals vs. Wisconsin (1–5, 1–4)Did not qualify
2013–14Jeff Giesen4275WCHA32148th WCHALost Quarterfinals vs. Minnesota (1–4, 1–7)Did not qualify
2012–13Jeff Giesen9243WCHA52127th WCHALost Quarterfinals vs. Wisconsin (0–5, 1–4)Did not qualify
2011–12Jeff Giesen5292WCHA42407th WCHALost Quarterfinals vs. Minnesota (1–6, 0–6)Did not qualify
2010–11Jeff Giesen1331WCHA12618th WCHALost Quarterfinals vs. Wisconsin (3–9, 1–5)Did not qualify
2009–10Jeff Giesen15148WCHA111163rd WCHALost Quarterfinals vs. Bemidji State (3–0, 1–2, 1–4)Did not qualify
2008–09Jeff Giesen15184WCHA111434th WCHALost Quarterfinals vs. Minnesota State (2–1, 1–2, 0–1)Did not qualify
2007–08Jeff Giesen18155WCHA111344th WCHAWon Quarterfinals vs. Ohio State (4–2, 0–3, 5–3)
Lost Semifinals vs. Minnesota-Duluth (0–9)		Did not qualify
2006–07Jeff Giesen12187WCHA71657th WCHALost Quarterfinals vs. Minnesota-Duluth (3–4, 3–1, 1–5)Did not qualify
2005–06Jason Lesteberg18181WCHA131414th WCHAWon Quarterfinals vs. Ohio State (2–1 OT)
Lost Semifinals vs. Wisconsin (0–9)		Did not qualify
2004–05Jason Lesteberg9224WCHA71836th WCHALost Quarterfinals vs. Wisconsin (1–3)Did not qualify
2003–04Jason Lesteberg7241WCHA41916th WCHADid not qualifyDid not qualify
2002–03Jason Lesteberg11230WCHA51946th WCHADid not qualifyDid not qualify
2001–02Kerry Brodt Wethington7261WCHA61716th WCHADid not qualifyDid not qualify
2000–01Kerry Brodt Wethington17162WCHA121024th WCHALost Quarterfinals vs. Ohio State (0–5)Did not qualify
1999–2000Kerry Brodt Wethington13193WCHA61544th WCHALost Quarterfinals vs. Ohio State (2–3)Did not qualify
1998–99Kerry Brodt Wethington8102WCHA

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Current roster

As of October 5, 2023 [5] [6] [7]
No. S/P/CPlayerClassPosHeightDoBHometownPrevious team
1 Flag of Finland.svg Sanni Ahola Senior G 5' 7" (1.7 m)2000-06-03 Helsinki, Finland HIFK
2 Flag of Alberta.svg Dayle Ross ( A )Junior D 5' 6" (1.68 m)2003-05-26 Spirit River, Alberta St. Albert Slash
4 Flag of Quebec.svg Alice SauriolFreshman F 5' 4" (1.63 m)2003-12-10 Sherbrooke, Quebec Stanstead College
6 Flag of Minnesota.svg Taylor LarsonJunior D 5' 8" (1.73 m)2003-08-09 Nisswa, Minnesota Bemidji State University
7 Flag of Minnesota.svg Addi Scribner ( A )Graduate F 5' 7" (1.7 m)2001-02-20 Woodbury, Minnesota Ohio State University
8 Flag of Minnesota.svg Grace Wolfe ( A )Junior D 5' 6" (1.68 m)2003-03-05 Owatonna, Minnesota Owatonna High School
9 Flag of Germany.svg Svenja Voigt Sophomore F 5' 5" (1.65 m)2004-03-29 Cologne, Germany Stanstead College
10 Flag of Minnesota.svg Katie KaufmanGraduate F 5' 6" (1.68 m)2002-08-07 Lake Elmo, Minnesota Merrimack College
11 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Laura Zimmermann Freshman (RS) F 5' 4" (1.63 m)2003-04-05 Ringgenberg, Switzerland EV Bomo Thun ( SWHL A )
12 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Klára Hymlárová  ( A )Graduate F 5' 4" (1.63 m)1999-02-27 Opava, Czech Republic Ontario Hockey Academy
13 Flag of Saskatchewan.svg Taylor Lind ( C )Graduate F 5' 7" (1.7 m)2002-01-08 Shaunavon, Saskatchewan Swift Current Wildcats
15 Flag of Minnesota.svg Marie MoranFreshman D/F 5' 8" (1.73 m)2004-12-03 Lakeville, Minnesota Apple Valley
16 Flag of Minnesota.svg Avery FarrellSophomore F 5' 4" (1.63 m)2003-08-04 Rogers, Minnesota Franklin Pierce University
17 Flag of Minnesota.svg Ella AnickJunior D 5' 6" (1.68 m)2002-11-03 Hermantown, Minnesota Bemidji State University
18 Flag of Saskatchewan.svg Greta HendersonFreshman F 5' 6" (1.68 m)2005-06-14 Regina, Saskatchewan Regina Rebels
19 Flag of British Columbia.svg Kenzee HopeFreshman D 5' 9" (1.75 m)2005-05-21 Kelowna, British Columbia Okanagan Hockey Academy
20 Flag of Michigan.svg Emma Gentry ( A )Senior F 5' 11" (1.8 m)2002-10-23 Alpena, Michigan HoneyBaked
21 Flag of North Dakota.svg Avery MyersSenior F 5' 7" (1.7 m)2002-03-14 Fargo, North Dakota University of New Hampshire
22 Flag of Minnesota.svg Grace DelmonicoFreshman F 5' 3" (1.6 m)2005-08-29 Eagan, Minnesota Gentry Academy
23 Flag of Michigan.svg Sydney BryantFreshman D 5' 8" (1.73 m)2004-10-14 Traverse City, Michigan Belle Tire
24 Flag of Illinois.svg Jaidyn BrittFreshman D 5' 8" (1.73 m) Crystal Lake, Illinois Windy City Storm
28 Flag of Minnesota.svg CC BowlbyGraduate F 5' 4" (1.63 m)2000-09-25 Edina, Minnesota Dartmouth College
29 Flag of Illinois.svg Jojo ChobakSenior G 5' 8" (1.73 m)2001-04-21 Chicago, Illinois University of Minnesota Duluth
31 Flag of Ontario.svg Paige HoogendamFreshman G 5' 8" (1.73 m)2005-11-27 Ajax, Ontario Toronto Junior Aeros
34 Flag of Finland.svg Sofianna Sundelin Freshman F 5' 7" (1.7 m)2003-01-13 Ulvila, Finland Team Kuortane
39 Flag of Minnesota.svg Maddy PetersonGraduate F 5' 3" (1.6 m)2001-06-28 Princeton, Minnesota Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
43 Flag of British Columbia.svg Devyn MillwaterJunior D 5' 7" (1.7 m)2002-08-19 Victoria, British Columbia Rink Hockey Academy Kelowna
45 Flag of the Northwest Territories.svg Regan BulgerSophomore D 5' 6" (1.68 m)2004-07-13 Yellowknife, Northwest Territories Shattuck-Saint Mary's

Coaching staff

Awards and honors

Statistical leaders

Huskies in professional hockey

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