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College ice hockey team
St. Cloud State Huskies women's ice hockey
Current season
St. Cloud State Huskies athletic logo
UniversitySt. Cloud State University
ConferenceWCHA
Head coachBrian Idalski
3nd season, 35–35–3 (.500)
Assistant coaches
Captain(s)
  • Emma Gentry
  • Taylor Larson
  • Dayle Ross
  • Grace Wolfe
ArenaHerb Brooks National Hockey Center
St. Cloud, Minnesota
ColorsCardinal and black
   

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. 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.

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

Current roster

As of October 31, 2024
No. S/P/C Player Class Pos Height DoB Hometown Previous team
1 Finland Sanni Ahola Graduate G 5' 7" (1.7 m) 2000-06-03 Helsinki, Finland IFK Helsinki (NSML)
2 Alberta Dayle Ross (C) Senior D 5' 6" (1.68 m) 2003-05-26 Spirit River, Alberta St. Albert Slash (AFHL)
4 Quebec Alice Sauriol Sophomore F 5' 4" (1.63 m) 2003-12-10 Sherbrooke, Quebec Stanstead College (JWHL)
5 Minnesota Brieja Parent Graduate F 5' 4" (1.63 m) 2001-11-09 Forest Lake, Minnesota University of St. Thomas (WCHA)
6 Minnesota Taylor Larson (C) Senior D 5' 8" (1.73 m) 2003-08-09 Nisswa, Minnesota Bemidji State University (WCHA)
8 Minnesota Grace Wolfe (C) Senior D 5' 9" (1.75 m) 2003-03-05 Owatonna, Minnesota Owatonna High School (MSHSL)
9 Germany Svenja Voigt Junior F 5' 5" (1.65 m) 2004-03-29 Cologne, Germany Stanstead College (JWHL)
10 North Dakota Abby Promersberger Senior F 5' 6" (1.68 m) 2002-09-27 Fargo, North Dakota University of St. Thomas (WCHA)
11 Switzerland Laura Zimmermann Sophomore (RS) F 5' 4" (1.63 m) 2003-04-05 Ringgenberg, Switzerland EV Bomo Thun (SWHL A)
12 Minnesota Ally Qualley Graduate F 5' 7" (1.7 m) 2002-02-20 Brooklyn Park, Minnesota Merrimack College (HEA)
15 Minnesota Marie Moran Sophomore F/D 5' 8" (1.73 m) 2004-12-03 Lakeville, Minnesota Apple Valley High School (MSHSL)
16 Minnesota Avery Farrell Junior F 5' 4" (1.63 m) 2003-08-04 Rogers, Minnesota Franklin Pierce University (NEWHA)
17 Minnesota Ella Anick Senior D 5' 6" (1.68 m) 2002-11-03 Hermantown, Minnesota Bemidji State University (WCHA)
18 Saskatchewan Greta Henderson Sophomore F 5' 6" (1.68 m) 2005-06-14 Regina, Saskatchewan Regina Rebels (SFU18AAAHL)
19 Minnesota Myah Krueger Freshman F 5' 7" (1.7 m) 2005-10-28 Stillwater, Minnesota Minnesota Ice Cougars (19U AAA)
20 Michigan Emma Gentry (C) Graduate F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 2002-10-23 Alpena, Michigan HoneyBaked (HPHL)
21 North Dakota Avery Myers Graduate F 5' 7" (1.7 m) 2002-03-14 Fargo, North Dakota University of New Hampshire (HEA)
22 Minnesota Grace Delmonico Sophomore F 5' 3" (1.6 m) 2005-08-29 Eagan, Minnesota Gentry Academy (MSHSL)
23 Michigan Sydney Bryant Freshman D 5' 8" (1.73 m) 2004-10-14 Traverse City, Michigan Belle Tire (T1EHL)
27 British Columbia Carmen Bray Sophomore D 5' 8" (1.73 m) 2005-09-14 Nanaimo, British Columbia Rink Hockey Academy Kelowna (CSSHL)
29 Illinois Jojo Chobak Graduate G 5' 8" (1.73 m) 2001-04-21 Chicago, Illinois University of Minnesota Duluth (WCHA)
31 Ontario Paige Hoogendam Sophomore G 5' 8" (1.73 m) 2005-11-27 Ajax, Ontario Toronto Jr. Aeros (OWHL)
34 Finland Sofianna Sundelin Sophomore F 5' 7" (1.7 m) 2003-01-13 Ulvila, Finland Team Kuortane (NSML)
41 Finland Siiri Yrjölä Freshman D 5' 8" (1.73 m) 2004-09-08 Vantaa, Finland IFK Helsinki (NSML)
42 Finland Emilia Kyrkkö Freshman G 5' 7" (1.7 m) 2004-02-24 Nokia, Finland Team Kuortane (NSML)
45 Northwest Territories 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

Nominees

  • 2009–10: Caitlin Hogan

All-Americans

All-American selections are made by the American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA).

Second Team

2009–10: Felicia Nelson (F)

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

Weekly honors

Forward of the Week

  • Week of February 17, 2010: Holly Roberts
  • Week of November 28, 2022: Jenniina Nylund
  • Week of September 23, 2024: Emma Gentry

Defender of the Week

  • Week of December 7, 2010: Ashley Nixon
  • Week of September 23, 2024: Ella Anick

Goaltender of the Week

  • Week of October 7, 2024: Emilia Kyrkkö
  • Week of October 28, 2024: Emilia Kyrkkö

Rookie of the Week

  • Week of February 16, 2011: Molli Mott
  • Week of January 24, 2017: Kayla Friesen
  • Week of October 21, 2024: Emilia Kyrkkö

Statistical leaders

  • Felicia Nelson, NCAA leader, 2009–10 season, Goals per game, 0.91

Huskies in professional hockey

Player Position Team(s) League(s) Years Championships
Hannah Bates Defence Connecticut Whale PHF 2021–2023
Katie Fitzgerald Goaltender Metropolitan Riveters PHF, PWHPA 2016–2020 1 (2018)
Linnea Melotindos Forward Ilves Naisten Liiga 2022–present
Jenniina Nylund Centre Brynäs IF SDHL 2023–present
Meaghan Pezon Forward Minnesota Whitecaps PHF 2018–2023 1 (2019)
Emma Polusny Goaltender Leksands IF SDHL 2022–present
Kelsey Russell Forward Linköping HC SDHL 2022–present

See also

References

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  2. "USA Hockey". Archived from the original on 2010-03-07. Retrieved 2010-03-07.
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  4. "St. Cloud State Huskies Women's College Hockey: Statistics". U.S. College Hockey Online. Retrieved 2015-11-16.
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  12. ^ Hunt 2024, p. 13.
  13. ^ Melroe 2024, p. 19.
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  16. Melroe 2024, p. 21.
  17. ^ "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.
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  21. "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.
  22. "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.
  23. "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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