Wisconsin–River Falls Falcons women's ice hockey

University of Wisconsin-River Falls Falcons Women's Ice Hockey
University University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Conference WIAC
Head coach Joe Cranston
16th year, 267–119–37
Arena Hunt Arena
Location River Falls, Wisconsin
Colors Red and White
           
Fight song The Pledge Song
NCAA Tournament Champions
2003, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Conference Tournament Champions
NCHA: 2003, 2008, 2009, 2012, WIAC Champions: 2014, 2015

The University of Wisconsin–River Falls (UWRF) women's ic hockey team competes at the Division III level as part of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). They finished in the top four in 2003, 2009, 2014, 2015.[1]

History

The team was established in the year 2000, starting with their first head coach, Joe Cranston. The Falcons are a part of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC), which was once a part of the Northern Collegiate Hockey Association (NCHA). However, the WIAC announced in February 2012 that they would be leaving the NCHA due to budgetary reasons, effective for the 2014–15 season.[2] The Falcons have currently joined the WIAC for the most recent seasons. The Falcons have not won a national title, but have made appearances in the NCAA tournament in the years: 2003, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015.[3] The Falcons home arena is Hunt Arena, which opened in 1973 and is still home of the Falcons hockey teams. Cranston is currently the head coach of the Falcons, which have made three NCAA Frozen Four appearances since the program was established.[4][5]

Accomplishments

Coaching

Name Career
Joe Cranston 267-119-37

References

  1. ↑ "UWRF Women's Hockey". Retrieved 27 March 2015.
  2. ↑ "WIAC Ice Hockey Teams To Withdraw From NCHA" | retrieved 2012-11-14
  3. ↑ "NCAA History". Retrieved 27 March 2015.
  4. ↑ "Joe Cranston Bio". Retrieved 27 March 2015.
  5. ↑ "National Ranks". Retrieved 27 March 2015.

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