Women's Hockey: St. Cloud State Series Preview

The Matchup: RV Wisconsin vs. St. Cloud State

When: Friday Nov. 23 and Saturday Nov. 24, 2 p.m. Central

Where: La Bahn Arena (2,273)

Ice Sheet: 200 x 90'

All-Time Series: Wisconsin leads 47-7-2

Last Meeting: Wisconsin 6, St. Cloud State 2 (2/11/12)

After splitting a series with Ohio State last weekend, the Badgers return home in hopes of pushing their record to above .500 in WCHA play. Wisconsin is 4-1-1 at home this season.

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About the Huskies:

 

Record: 4-9-1 (2-8-0 WCHA)

Head Coach: Jeff Giesen (7th season, 70-136-28)

Notable: the Huskies are winless in their last 10 games against the Badgers.

 

Statistical Leaders:

 

Points: Molli Mott – 9 pts. (4 goals, 5 assists)

Goals: Molli Mott and Haylea Schmid- 4 goals

Assists: Alex Nelson - 6 assists

Save Pct: Katie Fitzgerald - .924

GAA: Katie Fitzgerald- 2.59

 

About the Badgers:

 

Record: 8-4-2 (3-3-2-2 WCHA)

Head Coach: Mark Johnson (10th season, 288-50-27)

Notable: Junior goaltender Alex Rigsby has allowed just six goals to St. Cloud State in her career. The Huskies managed just two goals against her all of last season.

 

Statistical Leaders:

 

Points: Brianna Decker - 20 points (12g, 8a)

Goals: Brianna Decker- 12 goals

Assists: Three tied- 8 assists

Save Pct: Alex Rigsby- .938

GAA: Alex Rigsby – 1.43