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.
2014–15 Western Collegiate Hockey Association women's ice hockey season League NCAA Division ISport Ice hockey Duration September 2014 - March, 2015 Number of teams 8 Reg. season champs Minnesota Golden Gophers Tournament Wisconsin Badgers
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.[ 1] November 1: Bemidji State defeated the top-ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers by a 1-0 tally, handing them their first loss of the season.[ 2]
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.[ 3]
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.[ 4]
Week
Player of the week
October 1
Karley Sylvester, Wisconsin[ 5]
October 7
Claudia Kepler, Ohio State[ 6]
October 14
Becca Kohler, North Dakota[ 7]
October 21
Dani Cameranesi , Minnesota[ 8]
October 28
Hannah Brandt , Minnesota[ 9]
November 4
Ashleigh Brykaliuk, Minnesota-Duluth[ 10]
November 11
Molly Illikainen, St. Cloud State[ 11]
November 18
Meghan Lorence, Minnesota[ 12]
November 25
Dani Cameranesi, Minnesota[ 13]
December 2
Becca Kohler, North Dakota[ 14]
February 2
Emily Clark, Wisconsin[ 15]
February 10
Blayre Turnbull, Wisconsin [ 16]
February 17
Dani Cameranesi , Minnesota[ 17]
February 24
Dani Cameranesi, Minnesota [ 18]
Defensive players of the week
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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 State
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
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 Dakota
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
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
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
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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
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
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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
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