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Ohio State Women's Hockey Advances to Championship, Defeats Northeastern 5-0

3/21/2026

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Summary

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Ohio State women's hockey defeated Northeastern 5-0 in the Frozen Four semifinals, marking the program's fifth consecutive appearance in the national championship.
The Buckeyes, led by coach Nadine Muzerall, will face Wisconsin after Wisconsin edged Penn State 4-3 in overtime.
Joy Dunne opened the scoring for Ohio State.
Kaia Malachino, Sanni Vanhanen, and Emma Peschel scored for Ohio State.
Goaltender Hailey MacLeod made 15 saves for the shutout.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA established a women's ice hockey championship in 2001, following the earlier efforts of the American Women's College Hockey Alliance, which held championships from 1998 to 2000. This development marked a significant milestone in women's sports, building on the momentum of Title IX in 1972, which mandated equal opportunities in athletics, and reflecting the ongoing growth and recognition of women's competitive sports.

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Story summary

Ohio State women's hockey defeated Northeastern 5-0 in the Frozen Four semifinals, marking the program's fifth consecutive appearance in the national championship.
The Buckeyes, led by coach Nadine Muzerall, will face Wisconsin after Wisconsin edged Penn State 4-3 in overtime.
Joy Dunne opened the scoring for Ohio State.
Kaia Malachino, Sanni Vanhanen, and Emma Peschel scored for Ohio State.
Goaltender Hailey MacLeod made 15 saves for the shutout.

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