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Wisconsin women's hockey prepares for season without Harvey and Eden

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 10:30 AM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Wisconsin women's hockey prepares for season without Harvey and Eden

Summary

The Wisconsin Badgers women's hockey team is facing a challenging 2026-27 season following the departures of Caroline Harvey and Lacey Eden. Both players were pivotal in the team's back-to-back National Championships and have left significant gaps in the roster. Coach Mark Johnson will need to rely on returning players such as Kelly Gorbatenko, Kirsten Simms, Cassie Hall, and goaltender Ava McNaughton to maintain Wisconsin's competitive edge, as they seek a potential third consecutive title. The Badgers aim to capitalize on their winning foundation while adjusting to the changes.

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By the Numbers

•Wisconsin won back-to-back National Championships and five of the last seven.
•Caroline Harvey is heading to the PWHL, and Lacey Eden has graduated.
•Mark Johnson faces the challenge of filling voids left by Harvey and Eden.
•Stars like Kelly Gorbatenko and Ava McNaughton return for the new season.
•Wisconsin aims for a third consecutive National Championship.

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What they're saying

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Losing Caroline Harvey and Lacey Eden is no joke, so it's clear Mark Johnson has his work cut out for him ahead of the 2026-27 season.
— Yahoo Sports

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