Wisconsin Badgers women's hockey names Kelly Gorbatenko captain for 2026-27
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 11:03 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The Wisconsin Badgers' women’s hockey team has named senior forward Kelly Gorbatenko its captain for the 2026-27 season. Gorbatenko, who served as an alternate captain during Wisconsin's 2026 national championship run, brings experience after playing in all 134 games of her career. Alongside her, senior goaltender Ava McNaughton, senior defender Laney Potter, and junior forward Maggie Scannell will serve as alternate captains. The Badgers, entering the season ranked No. 1 in both the USCHO and USA Hockey preseason polls, will begin their season on September 25 against St. Lawrence.
- •Kelly Gorbatenko named captain for the 2026-27 season.
- •Ava McNaughton, Laney Potter, and Maggie Scannell will be alternate captains.
- •Wisconsin was the 2026 national champion and is ranked No. 1 in preseason polls.
- •The Badgers' season opener is on September 25 against St. Lawrence.
- 11:03 AMYahoo Sports — Wisconsin Women’s Hockey Names Kelly Gorbatenko 2026-27 Captain
"The Wisconsin Badgers' women’s hockey team has named its leaders for the 2026-27 season, with senior forward Kelly Gorbatenko taking over as captain.
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