MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - The no. 3-seeded Cornell women's ice hockey team will prepare to face the no. 2-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes in the national semifinals on Friday, March 21 at Ridder Arena. The Big Red returns to the Frozen Four for the first time since 2019.

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NCAA TOURNAMENT SEMIFINAL
#3 Cornell vs #2 Ohio State
DATE: Friday, March 21
TIME: 4:00 p.m. CT
SITE: Ridder Arena – Minneapolis, Minn.
RECORDS: #3 Cornell (25-4-5, 16-2-4 ECAC Hockey), #2 Ohio State (28-7-3, 19-6-3 WCHA)
SERIES RECORD: 3-4
BROADCAST: ESPN+

NCAA TOURNAMENT SEMIFINAL
#1 Wisconsin vs #4 Minnesota
DATE: Friday, March 21
TIME: 7:30 p.m. CT
SITE: Ridder Arena – Minneapolis, Minn.

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
DATE: Sunday, March 23
TIME: 4:00 p.m.
SITE: Ridder Arena – Minneapolis, Minn.
BROADCAST: ESPN+

NCAA Regional Championship Rewind
he No. 3 Cornell women's ice hockey team defeated the No. 6-ranked Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs 1-0 in the NCAA Regional Final in front of a program record crowd of 3,135. With the victory, Cornell will advance to the Frozen Four for the first time since 2019.

Alyssa Regalado registered the Big Red goal in the game. Gabbie Rud and Avi Adam were credited with assists in the game. Annelies Bergmann claimed 28 saves between the pipes in her NCAA-leading 10th shutout of the year.

Meet The Field
Head Coach Mark Johnson and the Wisconsin Badgers return to the Frozen Four for the third consecutive season. In 2022-23, the Badgers capped off its run with seventh championship in program history with its 1-0 victory over the top-ranked defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes. Wisconsin returned to the title game in 2023-24, only to be avenged by the Ohio State Buckeyes 1-0.

The Ohio State Buckeyes return to the Frozen Four for the fifth consecutive season. The Buckeyes claimed two National Championships in that time span, including the program's first in 2021-22. Buckeyes Head Coach Nadine Muzzerall will return to her alma mater as the 28-7-3 Ohio State Buckeyes will look to defend their national title this week in Minneapolis.

The Big Red began the season with a 1-3-1 record through the first five games of the year. Since the slow start, Cornell has a 24-1-4 record and has laid claim to the Ivy League, ECAC Hockey Regular Season, ECAC Hockey Tournament, and Regional Championships. The Big Red are a balanced team with the ability to produce scoring from top-to-bottom.

The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers are the lowest-seed at the tournament, but will have the luxury of hosting the Frozen Four at its state-of-the-arc Ridder Arena. Head Coach Brad Frost and The Gophers return to the Frozen Four for the first time since 2022-23.

All-Time Series vs Ohio State
The Cornell women's ice hockey team has faced the Ohio State Buckeyes seven times in program history. The Buckeyes hold a 3-4 edge in the meetings between the two squads. The Big Red and the Buckeyes have never met in the post-season.

The Big Red clashed with the Buckeyes early in the 2024-25 season, ultimately falling 7-3 in the Ice Breaker Tournament finale. The last time Cornell defeated Ohio State was during the 2019-20 season where the Big Red rolled past the Buckeyes 5-1 in Columbus.

Big Red Players To Watch
Annelies Bergmann has proven to be one of the top goaltenders in the nation, saving 756 shots (.945). Bergmann has held opponents scoreless in 10 games, coming in a tie versus Mercyhurst and eight shutout victories against Penn State, RPI, Dartmouth, Yale, Clarkson, St. Lawrence, Union, and Minnesota-Duluth. 

Lindzi Avar currently leads the team with 15 goals to go along with six assists. She has bolstered the Big Red power-play, scoring five goals which leads the team. Avar was named the ECAC Hockey and Ivy League Rookie of The Year.

Captain and defense-woman Ashley Messier has 13 assists to go along with seven goals on the year. Messier's impact on the defensive end is felt, as she has 46 blocked shots on the year to pair with a +17.

Big Red vs WCHA
Cornell enters the 2025 NCAA Frozen Four as the lone non-WCHA team in the field, and will be representing ECAC Hockey. The Big Red has faced two opponents from the WCHA, and holds a 1-1 record versus the conference this year. 

Cornell traveled to Columbus to face Ohio State early in the season and dropped that game 7-3. The Big Red matched up with the Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs in the Regional Final, and skated away with a 1-0 victory.

Follow The Action
The Cornell women's ice hockey team will take the ice against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Friday, March 21. Puck drop is slated for 4:00 p.m. CT at Ridder Arena. Game action will be broadcast on ESPN+.