After a pair of perfect weekends, Wisconsin and Clarkson rise in NCAA correspondent Jordan Menard’s latest women’s hockey Power 5 rankings, still looking to dethrone Ohio State from the top spot.
Here’s a complete look at Menard’s second power rankings of 2024.
No. 1 Ohio State (Previous: 1) — The Bucks’ offense dominated with a 7-1 win on Friday and a 6-1 win on Saturday, both against Minnesota. Joy Dunne had a hat trick in Friday’s win and Jenna Buglioni had three assists on Saturday.
P2| JOY DUNNE HAT TRICK 🎩🎩🎩
Buckeyes take a 5-0 lead at 12:47 in the second!#GoBucks | @joyv_dunne pic.twitter.com/DCeToDmTIJ
— Ohio State Women’s Hockey (@OhioStateWHKY) January 13, 2024
No. 2 Wisconsin (Previous: 3) — The Badgers are on a five-game win streak after sweeping St. Thomas this weekend, outscoring the Tommies 12-1. Sarah Wozniewicz had a hat trick in Friday’s win and Casey O’Brien had two goals and two assists on Saturday.
No. 3 Colgate (Previous: 5) — Colgate took a pair of top-10 victories this weekend, sweeping Cornell. Kristýna Kaltounková scored three goals across both games.
To the back of the net! #NCAAHockey x 🎥 ESPN+ / @ColgateWIH
pic.twitter.com/Fn1fKbljWR— NCAA Ice Hockey (@NCAAIceHockey) January 13, 2024
No. 4 Minnesota (Previous: 2) — The Gophers lost twice to No. 1 Ohio State this weekend, where Madison Kaiser had the lone goal of the series.
No. 5 Clarkson (Previous: 4) — The Golden Knights beat RPI and Union over the weekend, where Dominique Petrie had four assists.
