The 2014–15 WCHA women's ice hockey season marked the continuation of the annual tradition of competitive ice hockey among Western Collegiate Hockey Association members.
Regular season News and notes October October 3: In her NCAA debut, Emily Clark registered three points (two goals, one assist) in a 4-1 victory against the Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs.
November November 1: Bemidji State defeated the top-ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers by a 1-0 tally, handing them their first loss of the season. The game-winning goal was scored by Ivana Bilic. November 24: The Minnesota Golden Gophers and St. Cloud State Huskies faced off in the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Women's Face-Off Classic. Golden Gophers freshman Kelly Pannek registered her first NCAA career hat trick as Minnesota prevailed by a 5-0 tally. Goaltender Amanda Leveille earned the shutout in a 19-save effort.
Postseason March 7: The Bemidji State Beavers defeated the Minnesota Golden Gophers by a 1-0 tally in the semifinals of the WCHA Final Face-Off. The game-winning goal was scored by Stephanie Anderson in the third period. Beavers goaltender Brittni Mowat made 37 saves, registering her seventh shutout of the season, a new program record. In addition, it marked the first time that the Beavers advanced to the championship game of the WCHA Final Face-Off.
In-season honors Players of the week Week Player of the week October 1 Karley Sylvester, Wisconsin October 7 Claudia Kepler, Ohio State October 14 Becca Kohler, North Dakota October 21 Dani Cameranesi, Minnesota October 28 Hannah Brandt, Minnesota November 4 Ashleigh Brykaliuk, Minnesota-Duluth November 11 Molly Illikainen, St. Cloud State November 18 Meghan Lorence, Minnesota November 25 Dani Cameranesi, Minnesota December 2 Becca Kohler, North Dakota February 2 Emily Clark, Wisconsin February 10 Blayre Turnbull, Wisconsin February 17 Dani Cameranesi, Minnesota February 24 Dani Cameranesi, Minnesota
Defensive players of the week Week Player of the week October 1 Ivana Bilic, Bemidji State October 7 Lee Stecklein, Minnesota October 14 Ann-Renee Desbiens, Wisconsin October 21 Audrey Hanmer, St. Cloud StateAmanda Leveille, Minnesota October 28 Milica McMillen, Minnesota November 4 Brittini Mowat, Bemidji State November 11 Stacy Danczak, Ohio State November 18 Brittini Mowat, Bemidji State November 25 Ann-Renee Desbiens, Wisconsin December 2 Ann-Renee Desbiens, Wisconsin Kayla Black, Minnesota-Duluth February 2 Shelby Amsley-Benzie, North Dakota February 10 Ann-Renee Desbiens, Wisconsin February 17 Shelby Amsley-Benzie, North Dakota February 24 Shelby Amsley-Benzie, North DakotaJulie Friend, St. Cloud State
Rookies of the week Week Player of the week October 1 Annie Pankowski, Wisconsin October 7 Emily Clark, Wisconsin October 14 Michelle Lowenhielm, Minnesota-Duluth October 21 Kassidy Sauve, Ohio State October 28 Baylee Wellhausen, Wisconsin November 4 Kassidy Sauve, Ohio State November 11 None awarded November 18 Annie Pankowski, Wisconsin November 25 Kelly Pannek, Minnesota December 2 Alexis Joyce, Bemidji State February 2 Nicole Schammel, Minnesota-State February 10 Lauren Spring, Ohio State February 17 Alexis Joyce, Bemidji State February 24 Jessica Healey, UMD Bulldogs
Awards and honors WCHA Player of the Year: Hannah Brandt, Minnesota WCHA Rookie of the Year: Annie Pankowski, Wisconsin WCHA Coach of the Year: Jim Scanlan, Bemidji State WCHA Defensive Player of the Year: Rachel Ramsey, Minnesota WCHA Outstanding Student-Athlete of the Year: Shelby Amsley-Benzie, North Dakota WCHA Scoring Champion - Hannah Brandt, Minnesota WCHA Goaltending Champion - Shelby Amsley-Benzie, North Dakota
ALL-WCHA First Team
Player Position School Shelby Amsley-Benzie Goaltender North Dakota Hannah Brandt Forward Minnesota Dani Cameranesi Forward Minnesota Brittni Mowat Goaltender Bemidji State Rachel Ramsey Defense Minnesota Lee Stecklein Defense Minnesota Blayre Turnbull Forward Wisconsin
ALL-WCHA Second Team
Player Position School Brittany Ammerman Forward Wisconsin Zoe Hickel Forward Minnesota Duluth Milica McMillen Defense Minnesota Brigette Lacquette Defense Minnesota Duluth Annie Pankowski Forward Wisconsin
ALL-WCHA Third Team
Player Position School Rachel Bona Forward Minnesota Courtney Burke Defense Wisconsin Ann-Renee Desbiens Goaltender Wisconsin Becca Kohler Forward North Dakota Halli Krzyzaniak Defense North Dakota Karley Sylvester Forward Wisconsin
WCHA All-Rookie Team
Player Position School Sydney Baldwin Defense Wisconsin Emily Clark Forward Wisconsin Alexis Joyce Defense Bemidji State Annie Pankowski Forward Wisconsin Kelly Pannek Forward Wisconsin Kassidy Sauve Goaltender Ohio State
References
See also National Collegiate Women's Ice Hockey Championship