Nadine Muzerall Named WCHA Coach of the Year
3/7/2024 3:00:00 PM | Women's Ice Hockey
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COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State women's hockey head coach Nadine Muzerall was named the 2023-24 WCHA Coach of the Year by the conference on Thursday.
Muzerall, who is in her eighth season at the helm of the Buckeyes, led the team to a program-record 26 conference wins this season. Those wins included the first series sweep of Minnesota Duluth in program history and a sweep of then-ranked No. 1 Wisconsin to take over the top spot in the polls.
Under her tutelage, seven Buckeyes earned All-WCHA honors this season and Joy Dunne was named the league's Rookie of the Year. This year's Ohio State roster is a threat up and down the line chart with all but one skater tallying 10 or more points.
On top of a successful season so far, Muzerall became the winningest coach in program history this year. Entering this weekend, she has earned a career record of 191-72-19.
The Buckeyes have won 31 games in 2023-24, making it the third straight season the team has earned 30 wins. The team has also tied the program record with 17 wins on home ice this year.
While there are still games to be played, the Buckeyes have already set program records for season goals, points and assists, goals in a game and shorthanded goals in a game.
The award is Muzerall's fifth of her career and third in as many seasons.
Ohio State is set to play in its seventh consecutive Final Faceoff this week, facing off against Minnesota Duluth in the semifinals Friday at 2 p.m. from Ridder Arena. The winner of Friday's game will play in Saturday's title game at 3 p.m.
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State women's hockey head coach Nadine Muzerall was named the 2023-24 WCHA Coach of the Year by the conference on Thursday.
Muzerall, who is in her eighth season at the helm of the Buckeyes, led the team to a program-record 26 conference wins this season. Those wins included the first series sweep of Minnesota Duluth in program history and a sweep of then-ranked No. 1 Wisconsin to take over the top spot in the polls.
Under her tutelage, seven Buckeyes earned All-WCHA honors this season and Joy Dunne was named the league's Rookie of the Year. This year's Ohio State roster is a threat up and down the line chart with all but one skater tallying 10 or more points.
On top of a successful season so far, Muzerall became the winningest coach in program history this year. Entering this weekend, she has earned a career record of 191-72-19.
The Buckeyes have won 31 games in 2023-24, making it the third straight season the team has earned 30 wins. The team has also tied the program record with 17 wins on home ice this year.
While there are still games to be played, the Buckeyes have already set program records for season goals, points and assists, goals in a game and shorthanded goals in a game.
The award is Muzerall's fifth of her career and third in as many seasons.
Ohio State is set to play in its seventh consecutive Final Faceoff this week, facing off against Minnesota Duluth in the semifinals Friday at 2 p.m. from Ridder Arena. The winner of Friday's game will play in Saturday's title game at 3 p.m.
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