WCHA unveils three all-league teams, one all-rookie squad for 2023-24 college hockey season

Cayla Barnes has made a major impact on the back end this season for Ohio State (photo: Ohio State Athletics).

The WCHA has recognized its 25 student-athletes on the 2023-24 all-WCHA teams and all-rookie team.

First Team All-WCHA
Hannah Bilka, F, Grad., Ohio State
Casey O’Brien, F, Sr., Wisconsin
Kirsten Simms, F, So., Wisconsin
Cayla Barnes, D, Grad., Ohio State
Caroline Harvey, D, So., Wisconsin
Sanni Ahola, G, Sr., St. Cloud State

Second Team All-WCHA
Britta Curl, F, Grad., Wisconsin
Lacey Eden, F, R-Jr., Wisconsin
Abbey Murphy, F, R-Jr., Minnesota
Hadley Hartmetz, D, Grad., Ohio State
Nelli Laitinen, D, So., Minnesota
Hailey MacLeod, G, So., Minnesota Duluth

Third Team All-WCHA*
Jennifer Gardiner, F, Grad., Ohio State
Emma Gentry, F, Sr., St. Cloud State
Joy Dunne, F, Fr., Ohio State
Laila Edwards, F, So., Wisconsin
Nina Jobst-Smith, D, Sr., Minnesota Duluth
Madeline Wethington, D, Grad., Minnesota
Raygan Kirk, G, Sr., Ohio State
*Four forwards due to ties in voting

WCHA All-Rookie Team
Joy Dunne, F, Fr., Ohio State
Cassie Hall, F, Fr., Wisconsin
Jocelyn Amos, F, Fr., Ohio State
Laney Potter, D, Fr., Wisconsin
Ava Murphy, D, Fr., Wisconsin
Éve Gascon, G, Fr., Minnesota Duluth

The 2023-24 WCHA forward, defender, goaltender, and rookie of the year are set to be announced on March 6. Coach of the year, outstanding scholar-athlete, and the WCHA player of the year will be announced on March 7.