The University of Wisconsin captured its fourth women’s hockey national championship in six years Sunday afternoon at Erie’s Tullio Arena. The Badgers beat Boston University, 4-1, behind two goals from junior Carolyn Prevost.
Mercyhurst had been selected to serve as host school for this year’s Frozen Four, staging the three-day event in Erie for the first time ever. The Lakers lost last weekend in the NCAA quarterfinals to Boston University, failing to earn a chance to play for a trophy at Tullio.
Ethan Magoc photo: Boston University and Wisconsin stand at center ice during the playing of the national anthem on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at Tullio Arena.
Ethan Magoc photo: Wisconsin’s Meghan Duggan (7) crashes the net during the first period against Boston University on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at Tullio Arena.
Ethan Magoc photo: Wisconsin players celebrate their first goal during the second period on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at Tullio Arena.
Ethan Magoc photo: Boston University and Wisconsin captains Holly Lorms (left) and Meghan Duggan embrace at center ice following the NCAA championship game on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at Tullio Arena.
Ethan Magoc photo: Boston University coach Brian Durocher (left) and Wisconsin coach Mark Johnson shake hands after the NCAA championship game on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at Tullio Arena.
Ethan Magoc photo: Wisconsin team staff pick up the Badgers’ gear following the NCAA championship game on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at Tullio Arena.
Ethan Magoc photo: Wisconsin captain Meghan Duggan (center left) and assistant captains Geena Prough, Hilary Knight and Mallory DeLuce stand with the NCAA championship trophy on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at Tullio Arena.
Ethan Magoc photo: Wisconsin’s women’s hockey team hoists the NCAA championship trophy on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at Tullio Arena.
Ethan Magoc photo: Wisconsin captain Meghan Duggan (7) leads her teammates in a victory cheer while holding the NCAA championship trophy on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at Tullio Arena.
Ethan Magoc photo: Wisconsin assistant captain Geena Prough kisses the NCAA championship trophy on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at Tullio Arena.