St. Cloud State Huskies women's ice hockey
College ice hockey team
The St. Cloud State Huskies women's ice hockey team is a college ice hockey program representing St. Cloud State University in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) conference of NCAA Division I competition. They play at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center in St. Cloud, Minnesota .
Brian Idalski has been the program's head coach since the 2022–23 season.
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 Championship
Lost Championship
Conference Champions
League Leader
Year
Coach
W
L
T
Conference
Conf. W
Conf. L
Conf. T
Finish
Conference Tournament
NCAA Tournament
2023–24
Brian Idalski
17
17
2
WCHA
12
14
2
5th WCHA
Lost Quarterfinals vs. Minnesota Duluth (0–5, 0–2)
Did not qualify
2022–23
Brian Idalski
18
18
1
WCHA
11
16
1
5th WCHA
Lost Quarterfinals vs. Minnesota Duluth (0–1, 1–5)
Did not qualify
2021–22
Steve Macdonald
9
23
3
WCHA
4
20
3
7th WCHA
Lost Quarterfinals vs. Ohio State (0–6, 0–3)
Did not qualify
2020–21
Steve Macdonald
6
12
1
WCHA
6
12
1
6th WCHA
Did not qualify
Did not qualify
2019–20
Steve Macdonald
6
25
4
WCHA
2
21
1
7th WCHA
Lost Quarterfinals vs. Minnesota (2–4, 3–7)
Did not qualify
2018–19
Eric Rud
10
25
2
WCHA
5
19
0
7th WCHA
Lost Quarterfinals vs. Wisconsin (0–5, 0–8)
Did not qualify
2017–18
Eric Rud
8
20
5
WCHA
6
14
4
6th WCHA
Lost Quarterfinals vs. Minnesota (1–5, 1–4)
Did not qualify
2016–17
Eric Rud
9
23
4
WCHA
7
18
3
6th WCHA
Lost Quarterfinals vs. Minnesota Duluth (1–6, 1–6)
Did not qualify
2015–16
Eric Rud
14
18
2
WCHA
10
16
2
5th WCHA
Lost Quarterfinals vs. North Dakota (1–6, 1–6)
Did not qualify
2014–15
Eric Rud
8
28
1
WCHA
5
22
1
7th WCHA
Lost Quarterfinals vs. Wisconsin (1–5, 1–4)
Did not qualify
2013–14
Jeff Giesen
4
27
5
WCHA
3
21
4
8th WCHA
Lost Quarterfinals vs. Minnesota (1–4, 1–7)
Did not qualify
2012–13
Jeff Giesen
9
24
3
WCHA
5
21
2
7th WCHA
Lost Quarterfinals vs. Wisconsin (0–5, 1–4)
Did not qualify
2011–12
Jeff Giesen
5
29
2
WCHA
4
24
0
7th WCHA
Lost Quarterfinals vs. Minnesota (1–6, 0–6)
Did not qualify
2010–11
Jeff Giesen
1
33
1
WCHA
1
26
1
8th WCHA
Lost Quarterfinals vs. Wisconsin (3–9, 1–5)
Did not qualify
2009–10
Jeff Giesen
15
14
8
WCHA
11
11
6
3rd WCHA
Lost Quarterfinals vs. Bemidji State (3–0, 1–2, 1–4)
Did not qualify
2008–09
Jeff Giesen
15
18
4
WCHA
11
14
3
4th WCHA
Lost Quarterfinals vs. Minnesota State (2–1, 1–2, 0–1)
Did not qualify
2007–08
Jeff Giesen
18
15
5
WCHA
11
13
4
4th WCHA
Won Quarterfinals vs. Ohio State (4–2, 0–3, 5–3) Lost Semifinals vs. Minnesota Duluth (0–9)
Did not qualify
2006–07
Jeff Giesen
12
18
7
WCHA
7
16
5
7th WCHA
Lost Quarterfinals vs. Minnesota Duluth (3–4, 3–1, 1–5)
Did not qualify
2005–06
Jason Lesteberg
18
18
1
WCHA
13
14
1
4th WCHA
Won Quarterfinals vs. Ohio State (2–1 OT ) Lost Semifinals vs. Wisconsin (0–9)
Did not qualify
2004–05
Jason Lesteberg
9
22
4
WCHA
7
18
3
6th WCHA
Lost Quarterfinals vs. Wisconsin (1–3)
Did not qualify
2003–04
Jason Lesteberg
7
24
1
WCHA
4
19
1
6th WCHA
Did not qualify
Did not qualify
2002–03
Jason Lesteberg
11
23
0
WCHA
5
19
4
6th WCHA
Did not qualify
Did not qualify
2001–02
Kerry Brodt Wethington
7
26
1
WCHA
6
17
1
6th WCHA
Did not qualify
Did not qualify
2000–01
Kerry Brodt Wethington
17
16
2
WCHA
12
10
2
4th WCHA
Lost Quarterfinals vs. Ohio State (0–5)
Did not qualify
1999–2000
Kerry Brodt Wethington
13
19
3
WCHA
6
15
4
4th WCHA
Lost Quarterfinals vs. Ohio State (2–3)
Did not qualify
1998–99
Kerry Brodt Wethington
8
10
2
WCHA
[ 4]
Current roster
As of October 31, 2024 [ 5] [ 6] [ 7]
No.
S/P/C
Player
Class
Pos
Height
DoB
Hometown
Previous team
1
Sanni Ahola
Graduate
G
5' 7" (1.7 m)
2000-06-03
Helsinki, Finland
IFK Helsinki (NSML )
2
Dayle Ross (C )
Senior
D
5' 6" (1.68 m)
2003-05-26
Spirit River, Alberta
St. Albert Slash (AFHL )
4
Alice Sauriol
Sophomore
F
5' 4" (1.63 m)
2003-12-10
Sherbrooke, Quebec
Stanstead College (JWHL )
5
Brieja Parent
Graduate
F
5' 4" (1.63 m)
2001-11-09
Forest Lake, Minnesota
University of St. Thomas (WCHA )
6
Taylor Larson (C )
Senior
D
5' 8" (1.73 m)
2003-08-09
Nisswa, Minnesota
Bemidji State University (WCHA )
8
Grace Wolfe (C )
Senior
D
5' 9" (1.75 m)
2003-03-05
Owatonna, Minnesota
Owatonna High School (MSHSL )
9
Svenja Voigt
Junior
F
5' 5" (1.65 m)
2004-03-29
Cologne, Germany
Stanstead College (JWHL )
10
Abby Promersberger
Senior
F
5' 6" (1.68 m)
2002-09-27
Fargo, North Dakota
University of St. Thomas (WCHA )
11
Laura Zimmermann
Sophomore (RS )
F
5' 4" (1.63 m)
2003-04-05
Ringgenberg, Switzerland
EV Bomo Thun (SWHL A )
12
Ally Qualley
Graduate
F
5' 7" (1.7 m)
2002-02-20
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
Merrimack College (HEA )
15
Marie Moran
Sophomore
F /D
5' 8" (1.73 m)
2004-12-03
Lakeville, Minnesota
Apple Valley High School (MSHSL )
16
Avery Farrell
Junior
F
5' 4" (1.63 m)
2003-08-04
Rogers, Minnesota
Franklin Pierce University (NEWHA )
17
Ella Anick
Senior
D
5' 6" (1.68 m)
2002-11-03
Hermantown, Minnesota
Bemidji State University (WCHA )
18
Greta Henderson
Sophomore
F
5' 6" (1.68 m)
2005-06-14
Regina, Saskatchewan
Regina Rebels (SFU18AAAHL )
19
Myah Krueger
Freshman
F
5' 7" (1.7 m)
2005-10-28
Stillwater, Minnesota
Minnesota Ice Cougars (19U AAA )
20
Emma Gentry (C )
Graduate
F
5' 11" (1.8 m)
2002-10-23
Alpena, Michigan
HoneyBaked (HPHL )
21
Avery Myers
Graduate
F
5' 7" (1.7 m)
2002-03-14
Fargo, North Dakota
University of New Hampshire (HEA )
22
Grace Delmonico
Sophomore
F
5' 3" (1.6 m)
2005-08-29
Eagan, Minnesota
Gentry Academy (MSHSL )
23
Sydney Bryant
Freshman
D
5' 8" (1.73 m)
2004-10-14
Traverse City, Michigan
Belle Tire (T1EHL )
27
Carmen Bray
Sophomore
D
5' 8" (1.73 m)
2005-09-14
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Rink Hockey Academy Kelowna (CSSHL )
29
Jojo Chobak
Graduate
G
5' 8" (1.73 m)
2001-04-21
Chicago, Illinois
University of Minnesota Duluth (WCHA )
31
Paige Hoogendam
Sophomore
G
5' 8" (1.73 m)
2005-11-27
Ajax, Ontario
Toronto Jr. Aeros (OWHL )
34
Sofianna Sundelin
Sophomore
F
5' 7" (1.7 m)
2003-01-13
Ulvila, Finland
Team Kuortane (NSML )
41
Siiri Yrjölä
Freshman
D
5' 8" (1.73 m)
2004-09-08
Vantaa, Finland
IFK Helsinki (NSML )
42
Emilia Kyrkkö
Freshman
G
5' 7" (1.7 m)
2004-02-24
Nokia, Finland
Team Kuortane (NSML )
45
Regan Bulger
Junior
D
5' 6" (1.68 m)
2004-07-13
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Shattuck-Saint Mary's (MSHSL )
Coaching staff
Awards and honors
NCAA Division I
Patty Kazmaier Award
The Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award is awarded annually to the national player of the year in NCAA Division I women's ice hockey.
Top-10 finalists
2009–10: Felicia Nelson[ 8]
Nominees
All-Americans
All-American selections are made by the American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA).
Second Team
2009–10: Felicia Nelson (F)[ 9] [ 10]
National Players of the Month
National Player of the Month honors are awarded by the Hockey Commissioners Association (HCA).
Goaltender
October 2023: Sanni Ahola
December 2023: Sanni Ahola
WCHA
Player of the Year
2009–10: Felicia Nelson (co-winner with Zuzana Tomčíková of Bemidji State)
Student-Athlete of the Year
2009–10: Caitlin Hogan
Goaltender of the Year
The WCHA Goaltender of the Year has been awarded since the 2017–18 season. It should not be confused with the Goaltending Champion, which is awarded to the goaltender with the best goals against average (GAA) in WCHA play (only in-conference statistics are included) and has been awarded since the 1999–2000 season.
2021–22: Emma Polusny
2023–24: Sanni Ahola
Coach of the Year
2000–01: Kerry Wethington (co-winner with Laura Halldorson of Minnesota)
2022–23: Brian Idalski (co-winner with Nadine Muzerall of Ohio State)
All-WCHA
First Team
2021–22: Emma Polusny (G)
2023–24: Sanni Ahola (G)
Second Team
2000–01: Ricki-Lee Doyle (F), Kobi Kawamoto (D), Fiona McLeod (D)
2001–02: Kobi Kawamoto (D)
2002–03: Kobi Kawamoto (D)
2005–06: Kristy Oonincx (F)
2009–10: Felicia Nelson (F), Holly Roberts (F)
Third Team
2005–06: Hailey Clarkson (F), Lauri St. Jacques (G)
2009–10: Caitlin Hogan (F)
2015–16: Molly Illikainen (F)
2017–18: Emma Polusny (G)
2023–24: Emma Gentry (F)
All-Rookie Team
2002–03: Kelly Stewart (D)
2006–07: Holly Roberts (F)
2011–12: Julie Friend (G)
2015–16: Julia Tylke (F)
2016–17: Janine Alder (G)
2017–18: Emma Polusny (G)
2019–20: Klára Hymlárová (F)
2020–21: Sanni Ahola (G)
Monthly honors
Forward of the Month
Defender of the Month
November 2015: Katie Fitzgerald
Goaltender of the Month
November 2022: Sanni Ahola
October 2023: Sanni Ahola
December 2023: Sanni Ahola
Rookie of the Month
December 2019: Klára Hymlárová
January 2020: Olivia Cvar
October 2024: Emilia Kyrkkö[ 14]
Weekly honors
Forward of the Week
Week of February 17, 2010: Holly Roberts[ 15]
Week of November 28, 2022: Jenniina Nylund
Week of September 23, 2024: Emma Gentry[ 17]
Defender of the Week
Week of December 7, 2010: Ashley Nixon[ 18]
Week of September 23, 2024: Ella Anick[ 17]
Goaltender of the Week
Week of October 7, 2024: Emilia Kyrkkö[ 19]
Week of October 28, 2024: Emilia Kyrkkö[ 20]
Rookie of the Week
Week of February 16, 2011: Molli Mott[ 21]
Week of January 24, 2017: Kayla Friesen[ 22]
Week of October 21, 2024: Emilia Kyrkkö[ 23]
Statistical leaders
Felicia Nelson, NCAA leader, 2009–10 season, Goals per game, 0.91
Huskies in professional hockey
See also
References
^ "SCSU Colors and Logo usage rules" . Retrieved September 10, 2016 .
^ "USA Hockey" . Archived from the original on 2010-03-07. Retrieved 2010-03-07 .
^ "The Official Athletics Site of the St. Cloud State Huskies" (PDF) . Stcloudstate.edu. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-03-12. Retrieved 2015-11-16 .
^ "St. Cloud State Huskies Women's College Hockey: Statistics" . U.S. College Hockey Online. Retrieved 2015-11-16 .
^ "2024–25 Women's Hockey Roster" . St. Cloud State University Athletics . Retrieved 5 October 2023 .
^ "St. Cloud State Women's Hockey Names 2024-25 Captains" . St. Cloud State University Athletics (Press release). 20 September 2024. Retrieved 31 October 2024 .
^ "St. Cloud State Univ. 2024–2025 Roster" . Elite Prospects . Retrieved 31 October 2024 .
^ Archived July 22, 2011, at the Wayback Machine [dead link ]
^ "Cornell University – Women's Hockey Trio Garners All-American Honors" . Cornellbigred.com. 2010-03-18. Retrieved 2015-11-16 .
^ "All-America Award Winners from the WCHA" . Western Collegiate Hockey Association . 2 July 2024. Retrieved 1 November 2024 .
^ "WCHA Announces October Players of the Month" . Western Collegiate Hockey Association (Press release). 29 October 2024. Retrieved 1 November 2024 .
^ Archived July 22, 2011, at the Wayback Machine [dead link ]
^ a b "Minnesota Duluth & St. Cloud State Take First WCHA Weekly Awards of the Season" . Western Collegiate Hockey Association (Press release). 23 September 2024. Retrieved 1 November 2024 .
^ "WCHA Press Releases" . Western Collegiate Hockey Association . 2010-12-07. Retrieved 2015-11-16 .
^ "St. Cloud State, St. Thomas & Wisconsin Claim WCHA Weekly Honors" . Western Collegiate Hockey Association . 7 October 2024. Retrieved 1 November 2024 .
^ "Ohio State and St. Cloud State Claim WCHA Weekly Honors" . Western Collegiate Hockey Association (Press release). 28 October 2024. Retrieved 1 November 2024 .
^ "Wisconsin's Duggan, Minnesota Duluth's Larocque, St. Cloud State's Mott Named WCHA Women's Players of the Week" (PDF) . Western Collegiate Hockey Association (Press release). 2011-02-16. Retrieved 2015-11-16 .
^ "UMD's Stalder, BSU's Joyce and SCSU's Friesen Names WCHA Women's Players of the Week – Players honored for games of January 20 – 22, 2017" . Western Collegiate Hockey Association (Press release). 2017-01-24. Retrieved 2017-02-09 .
^ "Bemidji State, St. Cloud State and Wisconsin Earn WCHA Weekly Honors" . Western Collegiate Hockey Association (Press release). 21 October 2024. Retrieved 1 November 2024 .
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