Wisconsin players Lopušanová and Tremblay nominated for WCHA honors
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 10:05 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Nela Lopušanová and Rosalie Tremblay of the Wisconsin Badgers are nominated for WCHA Preseason Rookie of the Year as the team prepares for its 2026/27 season. The Badgers will open their campaign against St. Lawrence University soon, looking to improve on last season’s impressive 35-4-2 record. Lopušanová previously led her high school to a national title and represented Slovakia internationally. Tremblay won the Liz Turgeon Player of the Year award last season in the Junior Women’s Hockey League. Wisconsin is ranked No. 2 in the WCHA Preseason Coaches Poll with 44 points, just behind Ohio State.
- •Nela Lopušanová was a captain for Slovakia at the IIHF U18 Championship.
- •Rosalie Tremblay was named Liz Turgeon Player of the Year for 2025-26.
- •Wisconsin Badgers will launch their season against St. Lawrence University.
- •The team was ranked No. 2 in the WCHA Preseason Coaches Poll.
- •Wisconsin had a strong 2025 season with a 35-4-2 record.
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Two Wisconsin players receive WCHA Preseason Rookie of the Year votes
"Wisconsin Badgers' Nela Lopušanová and Rosalie Tremblay were recently nominated as WHCA preseason rookies of the year.
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