The Wisconsin Badgers represent the University of Wisconsin in WCHA women's ice hockey during the 2019-20 NCAA Division I women's ice hockey season. Daryl Watts would set a program record for most assists in one season with 49, while leading the NCAA with 74 points. Qualifying for the 2020 NCAA tournament, the Badgers were scheduled to face off against the Clarkson Golden Knights women's ice hockey program in the quarterfinals, but the tournament was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Offseason September 3: Mercyhurst Lakers goaltender Kennedy Blair has transferred to the Badgers.
Recruiting Player Position Nationality NotesTeagan Grant Defense Skated for the PWHL's Toronto Aeros. Won a gold medal with Canada's entry at the 2019 IIHF Under-18 Women's World ChampionshipsDara Greig Forward Captured the Canadian Sport School Hockey League Championship in her junior year with Pursuit of Excellence.Daughter of former NHL competitor Mark Greig
Regular season Standings
Home attendance Wisconsin led all NCAA Division I women's ice hockey programs in both average and total home attendance, averaging 3,136 spectators and totaling 43,910 spectators. This marked the fourth consecutive season in which Wisconsin led in these attendance metrics.
The 14,361 spectators at the February 16 home game against St. Cloud State at the Kohl Center was (at the time) the second-highest attendance in the history of NCAA Division I women's ice hockey, behind only the 15,359 spectators that had attended Wisconsin's January 14, 2017 home game against St. Cloud State at the same venue.
Roster 2019–20 Badgers
Awards and honors Abby Roque, 2019-20 Preseason WCHA Co-Player of the Year Abby Roque: 2020 All-WCHA First Team Abby Roque: 2020 First Team All-American Abby Roque: 2020 WCHA Player of the Year Abby Roque: 2020 USCHO D-1 Women's Player of the Year Abby Roque: Bob Allen Women's Hockey Player of the Year (Awarded by USA Hockey) Sophie Shirley, 2020 All-WCHA Second Team Mekenzie Steffen, 2020 All-WCHA Second Team Daryl Watts: 2020 All-WCHA First Team
Team awards Badger Award (presented to the player who inspires others through her commitment to hard work and unselfish play): Alexis Mauermann Jeff Sauer Award (given to the player who consistently demonstrates dedication to her teammates, coaches and the sport of hockey): Kristen Campbell. NOTE: It marked the third straight season that Campbell won the award. Defensive Player of the Year honors: Mekenzie Steffen Offensive Player of the Year honors: (tie) Abby Roque and Daryl Watts. Freshman of the Year: Chayla Edwards Big Ten Sportsmanship Award: Caitlin Schneider W Club Community Service Award: Britta Curl
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