PHOTOS Wisconsin women's hockey celebrates national title #9

See the on-ice celebration the Wisconsin Badgers women's hockey team had after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes 3-2 in the national championship

Mar 24, 2026

Caroline Harvey in a national championship hat cutting a hockey net with scizzors — Wisconsin Badgers captain Caroline Harvey cuts the net after winning her third national championship. Photo credit: Darren Lee Photography

University Park, PA — On Sunday, the Wisconsin Badgers women’s hockey team won its ninth national title in program history. Thanks to UW senior forward Claire Enright’s game-winning goal in the third period, Wisconsin defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes 3-2 inside Penn State University’s Pegula Ice Arena in the 2026 NCAA Tournament championship game.

After the final buzzer of the Frozen Four sounded, the Wisconsin Badgers celebrated going back-to-back.

Big thanks to Badger Breakaway contributing photographer Darren Lee for capturing the celebration.

Wisconsin Badgers players pose with the national championship trophy at center ice — The Wisconsin women’s hockey 2026 senior class. Rear (from left): Claire Enright, Caroline Harvey, Laila Edwards. Front (from left) Marianne Picard, McKayla Zilisch, Lacey Eden, Kirsten Simms, Vivian Jungels, Chloe Baker. Photo credit: Darren Lee Photography

Mark Johnson, wearing a black suit with a red tie, is surrounded by Wisconsin hockey players who squirt liquid on his head using water bottles — Wisconsin Badgers douse head coach Mark Johnson (center) with liquid. Photo credit: Darren Lee Photography

Lacey Eden skates with the national championship trophy and sticks her tongue out — Wisconsin co-captain Lacey Eden logged one assist in the national title game. Photo credit: Darren Lee Photography

Rhyah Stewart and Adéla Šapovalivová hold pieces of the net that they cut from the title game. — Badger women’s hockey rookie goaltender Rhyah Stewart (left) and forward Adéla Šapovalivová. Photo credit: Darren Lee Photography.

Laila Edwards on skates with her nephew on the ice — Wisconsin women’s hockey alternate captain Laila Edwards helps her nephew put on a national championship t-shirt. Photo credit: Darren Lee Photography.

Laila Edwards poses holding the national championship trophy — Wisconsin Badgers women’s hockey alternate captain Laila Edwards. Photo credit: Darren Lee Photography

Lacey Eden shouts while lifting a trophy above her head with both hands — Wisconsin women’s hockey co-captain Lacey Eden lifts the national championship trophy at center ice. Photo credit: Darren Lee Photography

Still dressed in full gear after the game, Wisconsin Badgers seniors Marianne Picard and Kirsten Simms lay side by side together on the ice. — Marianne Picard (left) and Kirsten Simms lay on the ‘Motion W’ logo on the ice inside Pegula Ice Arena. Photo credit: Darren Lee Photography

Five Wisconsin women's hockey players lift the national championship trophy — The Wisconsin Badgers captains accept the national championship trophy and skate toward their teammates. Photo credit: Darren Lee Photography

Laila Edwards and Chloe Baker hold up 1 finger to symbolize they are champions — Wisconsin Badgers seniors Laila Edwards (left) and Chloe Baker. Photo credit: Darren Lee Photography

Caroline Harvey poses for a photo with Bucky Badger near the boards of the rink — Wisconsin Badgers defender Caroline Harvey and Bucky Badger. Photo credit: Darren Lee Photography

Ava Murphy poses with the national championship trophy — Badgers women’s hockey defender Ava Murphy. Photo credit: Darren Lee Photography

Lacey Eden holds a national championship trophy while holding up four fingers — Wisconsin Badgers captain Lacey Eden celebrates becoming the first individual winner of four Division I NCAA women’s ice hockey national championships. Photo credit: Darren Lee Photography

Wisconsin women’s hockey teammates (from top) Laila Edwards, Kirsten Simms, and Caroline Harvey. Photo credit: Darren Lee Photography

Wisconsin Badgers hockey players pose at center ice for a post-game photo — Wisconsin Badgers (from left) Adéla Šapovalivová, Lacey Eden, and Claire Enright. Photo credit: Darren Lee Photography

Cassie Hall and Laney Potter hold up a phone to take a photo — Wisconsin women’s hockey (from left) forward Cassie Hall and defender Laney Potter take a selfie. Photo credit: Darren Lee Photography

The entire team of Wisconsin Badgers players, coaches, and staff — The 2026 Wisconsin Badgers women’s hockey team. Photo credit: Darren Lee Photography

Marianne Picard kisses the side of a national championship trophy — Wisconsin Badgers fifth-year senior Marianne Picard kisses the national championship trophy. Photo credit: Darren Lee Photography

Wisconsin badgers forward Lacey Eden and Claire Enright sit at center ice — Wisconsin women’s hockey forwards Lacey Eden (left) and Claire Enright after winning the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Photo credit: Darren Lee Photography

Claire Enright and Marianne Picard pose for a photo — Wisconsin Badgers linemates Claire Enright (left) and Marianne Picard celebrate winning the 2026 national championship. Enright scored the game-winning goal in the national title game, assisted by Picard. Photo credit: Darren Lee Photography

Wisconsin badgers yell in excitement while pulling a bucket of water away — The Wisconsin Badgers women’s hockey team douses head coach Mark Johnson, standing with UW-Madison chancellor Jennifer Mnookin, with water after winning the 2026 national championship. Players pictured (from left): McKayla Zilisch, Finley McCarthy, Kirsten Simms, Caroline Harvey, Hannah Halverson. Photo credit: Darren Lee Photography

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