The Wisconsin Badgers women’s ice hockey team clinched their eighth NCAA championship on March 23, 2025, with a thrilling 4-3 overtime victory over the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis. Junior forward Kirsten Simms played a pivotal role, scoring both the game-tying penalty shot with 19 seconds left in regulation and the overtime winner.
This triumph adds to Wisconsin’s storied history, marking their fourth national title in the past six seasons and further solidifying their status as a powerhouse in women’s collegiate hockey.
For fans eager to celebrate this achievement, a championship celebration event is scheduled for Monday, March 24, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., with space available on a first-come, first-served basis.