Middlebury saw its hopes of a fourth NCAA Championship come to an end as they fell 1-0 to Elmira in the title game in Superior, Wisconsin. The Panthers, who were making their fifth title game appearance, finish the season with a 20-8-2 record. Elmira wins its third NCAA title and first since ’03, ending the year with a 24-5-1 mark.
Middlebury will make its first appearance in the NCAA Championship game since ’07 (fifth overall) after a 4-1 win over Plattsburgh in a semifinal game played in Superior, Wis. The Panthers will meet the winner of the Gustavus Adolphus/Elmira game at 8:00 p.m. eastern time on Saturday night for the title.
Middlebury College women’s hockey player Madison Styrbicki (Edina, Minn.) has been named a second-team All-American by the American Hockey Coaches Association (AWHCA). The Panther senior is currently in Wisconsin with her team as they prepare to battle Plattsburgh in an NCAA semifinal game on Friday.
The Middlebury College women’s hockey team will make its seventh appearance in the NCAA semifinals when they travel to Wessman Arena in Superior, Wisconsin. The Panthers will meet familiar foe Plattsburgh on Friday, March 15th at 4:30 p.m., while Elmira meets Gustavus Adolphus at 8:00 p.m. The third-place game will take place at 4:30 on Saturday with the NCAA Championship game facing off at 8:00 p.m. (all times are eastern).
Katie Sullivan scored the game-winning goal in overtime to earn the hat-trick as Middlebury advanced to the final four with a 3-2 overtime win at Norwich in an NCAA Quarterfinal game. The lead was the first of the game for the Panthers 74:28 into the game, as they advance to the final four for the seventh time. Middlebury will meet Plattsburgh on Friday, March 15th in Superior, Wisconsin.
