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Ève Gascon Shines in WCHA Preseason Honors Announcement

9/9/2025

Summary

Story summary

Ève Gascon, a junior goaltender at the University of Minnesota Duluth, earned spots on the Preseason All-WCHA Team and All-USCHO First Team.
Last season, she achieved a .942 save percentage and 896 saves, ranking her among the program's best.
Caroline Harvey from Wisconsin was named WCHA Preseason Player of the Year, with Abbey Murphy receiving votes.
Adéla Šapovalivová from Wisconsin was named WCHA Preseason Rookie of the Year.
Wisconsin leads the WCHA preseason coaches' poll with 49 points, followed by Minnesota and Ohio State with 40 points each.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA established a women's ice hockey championship in 2010, enhancing the sport's visibility. The University of Minnesota Duluth has since emerged as a powerhouse, producing elite players like Ève Gascon, who recorded a .942 save percentage last season. The Western Collegiate Hockey Association's competitive landscape is evident, with Wisconsin leading the preseason poll, reflecting the growth and investment in women's collegiate hockey.

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Story summary

Ève Gascon, a junior goaltender at the University of Minnesota Duluth, earned spots on the Preseason All-WCHA Team and All-USCHO First Team.
Last season, she achieved a .942 save percentage and 896 saves, ranking her among the program's best.
Caroline Harvey from Wisconsin was named WCHA Preseason Player of the Year, with Abbey Murphy receiving votes.
Adéla Šapovalivová from Wisconsin was named WCHA Preseason Rookie of the Year.
Wisconsin leads the WCHA preseason coaches' poll with 49 points, followed by Minnesota and Ohio State with 40 points each.

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