The 2020–21 NCAA Division I women's ice hockey season began in November 2020 and ended with the 2021 NCAA National Collegiate Women's Ice Hockey Tournament's championship game at Erie Insurance Arena in Erie, Pennsylvania on March 20, 2021.[1]

Polls

Regular season

Standings

    2020–21 College Hockey America standings
    Conference Regular Season Overall
    GP W L T PTS GF GA GP W L T GF GA
    #8 Penn State†2016223470292116327232
    #10 Robert Morris*1911712353382516817145
    Mercyhurst1710612148341810715037
    Syracuse158611745282212916739
    Lindenwood162131524561721412462
    RIT1511402964161150968
    Championship: March 6, 2021
    † indicates conference regular season champion; * indicates conference tournament champion
    Rankings: USCHO.com
    2020–21 ECAC Hockey standings
    Conference Overall
    GP W L T PTS GF GA GP W L T GF GA
    #5 Colgate † *1410402934192315716141
    St. Lawrence13670182323136703037
    Clarkson113801115221981015445
    Quinnipiac105501118261610606230
    Brown0––––––0–––––
    Cornell0––––––0–––––
    Dartmouth0––––––0–––––
    Harvard0––––––0–––––
    Princeton0––––––0–––––
    RPI0––––––0–––––
    Union0––––––0–––––
    Yale0––––––0–––––
    Championship: March 10, 2021
    † indicates conference regular season champion; * indicates conference tournament champion
    Rankings: USCHO.com; updated March 25, 2021
      2020–21 NEWHA standings
      Conference Overall
      GP W L T PTS GF GA GP W L T GF GA
      Franklin Pierce0––––––0–––––
      LIU0––––––0–––––
      Post0––––––0–––––
      Sacred Heart0––––––0–––––
      Saint Anselm0––––––0–––––
      Saint Michael's0––––––0–––––
      Championship: March 8, 2021
      † indicates conference regular season champion; * indicates conference tournament champion
      Rankings: USCHO.com
      2020–21 Western Collegiate Hockey Association standings
      Conference Overall
      GP W L T SW PTS GF GA GP W L T GF GA
      #1 Wisconsin † *16123103662252117317933
      #4 Minnesota-Duluth16115003450232312705533
      #3 Ohio State16115003242322013705642
      #6 Minnesota19117013662402011816545
      Minnesota State20712102038562071213856
      St. Cloud State196121018.532621961213262
      Bemidji State202162112.524722021622472
      Championship: March 8, 2021
      † indicates conference regular season champion; * indicates conference tournament champion
      Rankings: USCHO.com; updated March 25, 2021
        2020–21 WHEA standings
        Conference Overall
        GP W L T PTS GF GA GP W L T GF GA
        #2 Northeastern † *19171151801325222110421
        #7 Boston College1814404056322014605840
        #8 Providence1710613243342112815046
        Vermont10640172618116502721
        #7 Boston University11650182220126602524
        UConn188912838342091014437
        Maine16781242427188912729
        New Hampshire2061312039552271414262
        Holy Cross1941411329732041512976
        Merrimack161150313641611501364
        Championship: March 8, 2021
        † indicates conference regular season champion; * indicates conference tournament champion
        Rankings: USCHO.com; updated March 25, 2021

        Player stats

        Scoring leaders

        The following players lead the NCAA in points at the conclusion of games played on March 20, 2021.[2]

        Player Class Team GP G A Pts
        Alina MüllerJuniorNortheastern25122638
        Daryl WattsSeniorWisconsin21191736
        Kiara ZanonFreshmanPenn State21102030
        Skylar FontaineSeniorNortheastern25141630
        Lexi TemplemanSeniorRobert Morris2572330
        Chloé AurardJuniorNortheastern25161228
        Sophie ShirleyJuniorWisconsin21121325
        Grace ZumwinkleSeniorMinnesota2017724
        Abby MoloughneyJuniorSyracuse2291423
        Élizabeth GiguèreSeniorClarkson1991423

        Leading goaltenders

        The following goaltenders lead the NCAA in goals against average.[2]
        GP = Games played; Min = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals against; SO = Shutouts; SV% = Save percentage; GAA = Goals against average

        Player Class Team GP Min W L T GA SO SV% GAA
        Aerin FrankelSeniorNortheastern231405:472021199.9650.81
        Josie BothunFreshmanPenn State211253:381632304.9441.44
        Tia ChanFreshmanUConn10603:27451152.9471.49
        Loryn PorterSeniorMaine181085:13891271.9541.49
        Emma SöderbergJuniorMinnesota Duluth191114:211270296.9441.56

        NCAA tournament

        National Quarterfinals
        March 15 & March 16         		National Semifinals
        March 18         		National Championship
        March 20
                 
        1 Northeastern 5
        Robert Morris 1
        1 Northeastern 3*
        Minnesota-Duluth 2
        4 Colgate 0
        Minnesota-Duluth 1*
        1 Northeastern 1
        2 Wisconsin 2*
        3 Ohio State 3
        Boston College 1
        3 Ohio State 2
        2 Wisconsin 4
        2 Wisconsin 3
        Providence 0

        Note: * denotes overtime period(s)

        Awards

        All-America teams

        First team[24] Second team
        PlayerSchool PlayerSchool
        Aerin FrankelNortheasternEmma SoderbergMinnesota–Duluth
        Skylar FontaineNortheasternChloe AurardNortheastern
        Alina MuellerNortheasternDanielle SerdachnyColgate
        Daryl WattsWisconsinGrace ZumwinkleMinnesota
        Grace BowlbyWisconsinKiara ZanonPenn State
        Danielle SerdachnyColgateAshton BellMinnesota–Duluth

        All-USCHO.com teams

        First team[25] Second team Third team
        PlayerSchool PlayerSchool PlayerSchool
        Alina MuellerNortheasternChloe AurardNortheasternAnna KleinMinnesota–Duluth
        Danielle SerdachnyColgateCaitrin LonerganClarksonEmma MaltaisOhio State
        Daryl WattsWisconsinGrace ZumwinkleMinnesotaSophie ShirleyWisconsin
        Ashton BellMinnesota–DuluthGrace BowlbyWisconsinSophie JaquesOhio State
        Skylar FontaineNortheasternCayla BarnesBoston CollegeEmily CurlettRobert Morris
        Aerin FrankelNortheasternEmma SoderbergMinnesota–DuluthLoryn PorterMaine

        HCA Awards

        • Aerin Frankel, Hockey Commissioners Association Women's Goalie of the Year 2021[26]

        November

        • Gaby Roy, Boston College, Hockey Commissioners Association Women's Player of the Month (November 2020) [27]
        • Lauren Bench, Minnesota, Hockey Commissioners Association Women's Goaltender of the Month (November 2020) [28]

        December

        January

        • Aerin Frankel, WHCA National Goaltender of the Month, January 2021

        February

        • Aerin Frankel, Northeastern, WHCA National Goaltender of the Month, February 2021 [29]
        • Alina Mueller, Northeastern, Hockey Commissioners Association Women's Player of the Month (February 2021) [29]
        • Lacey Eden, Wisconsin, Hockey Commissioners Association Women's Rookie of the Month (February 2021) [29]

        March

        • Daryl Watts, Wisconsin, Hockey Commissioners Association Women's Player of the Month (March 2021):[30]
        • Makenna Webster, Wisconsin, Hockey Commissioners Association Women's Rookie of the Month (March 2021)
        • Aerin Frankel, Northeastern, Hockey Commissioners Association Women's Goaltender of the Month (March 2021)

        References

        1. ↑ "NCAA Division I women's hockey tournament". USCHO.com. November 25, 2020. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
        2. 1 2 "Women's Division I Overall Hockey Statistics: 2020-2021 Stats". USCHO.com. November 25, 2020. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
        3. ↑ "WCHA Announces 2020-21 Individual Awards". wcha.com. March 4, 2021. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
        4. ↑ "Wisconsin's Daryl Watts Named 2020-21 WCHA Player of the Year, Presented by Sterling Trophy". wcha.com. March 5, 2021. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
        5. ↑ "WCHA Announces 2020-21 All-League Teams, Presented By Sterling Trophy". wcha.com. March 3, 2021. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
        6. ↑ "College Hockey America Honors 2020-21 Regular Season Award Recipient". chawomenshockey.com. March 3, 2021. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
        7. ↑ "Aerin Frankel and Alina Mueller Named Co-Players of the Year". hockeyeastonline.com. March 3, 2021. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
        8. ↑ Release, Press (February 25, 2021). "Kilberg and McPherson Receive Season-Long Recognition from Hockey East". uvmathletics.com. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
        9. ↑ Release, Press (February 26, 2021). "Dumond, Kelly Receive Hockey East Annual Awards". unhwildcats.com. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
        10. ↑ "Women's Hockey East Names 2020-21 All-Star Teams". hockeyeastonline.com. February 27, 2021. Retrieved February 27, 2021.
        11. ↑ "Hockey East Names Women's Pro Ambitions All-Rookie Team". hockeyeastonline.com. February 26, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
        12. ↑ "Danielle Serdachny Named ECAC Hockey Player of the Year". ecachockey.com. March 7, 2021. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
        13. ↑ "Danielle Serdachny Named ECAC Hockey Best Forward". ecachockey.com. March 4, 2021. Archived from the original on March 10, 2021. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
        14. ↑ "Tanner Gates Named ECAC Hockey Best Defenseman". ecachockey.com. March 4, 2021. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
        15. ↑ "Kayle Osborne Named ECAC Hockey Rookie of the Year". ecachockey.com. March 4, 2021. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
        16. ↑ "Lucy Morgan Named MAC Goaltending Goalie of the Year". ecachockey.com. March 4, 2021. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
        17. ↑ "Greg Fargo Named ECAC Hockey Coach of the Year". ecachockey.com. March 4, 2021. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
        18. ↑ "ECAC Hockey Announces First Team All-League Selections". ecachockey.com. March 6, 2021. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
        19. ↑ "ECAC Hockey Announces All Rookie Team". ecachockey.com. March 6, 2021. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
        20. ↑ "Ten Finalists Named for 2021 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award". pattykaz.com. February 25, 2021. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
        21. ↑ "Aerin Frankel Named 2021 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award Winner". pattykaz.com. March 27, 2021. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
        22. ↑ "2020-21 Division I Women's Coach of the Year Finalists Announced". ahcahockey.com. March 19, 2021. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
        23. ↑ "Northeastern's Dave Flint is 2021 Winner of the CCM/AHCA Division I Women's Coach of the Year Award". ahcahockey.com. March 19, 2021. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
        24. ↑ "Five Hockey East Players Players Named CCM/AHCA Women's All-Americans - NCAA #1 seed Northeastern boasts four players on the two teams". hockeyeastonline.com. March 19, 2021. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
        25. ↑ "Women's Division I College Hockey: 2020-2021 All-USCHO Teams". uscho.com. April 2, 2021. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
        26. ↑ "Aerin Frankel Named Women's College Hockey Goalie of the Year". nuhuskies.com. March 17, 2021. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
        27. ↑ "News from the Hockey Commissioners Association: Weissbach, Roy Lead Initial HCA Monthly Honorees" (PDF). hockeyeastonline.com. December 3, 2020. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
        28. ↑ "MINNESOTA'S LAUREN BENCH HONORED AS NATIONAL GOALTENDER OF THE MONTH". wcha.com. December 3, 2020. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
        29. 1 2 3 "Northeastern's Mueller, Frankel, Wisconsin's Eden tabbed HCA women's hockey award winners for February". uscho.com. March 3, 2021. Retrieved April 16, 2021.
        30. ↑ "LINDBERG, TRIVIGNO AND FRANKEL RECEIVE HCA NATIONAL MONTHLY HONORS". hockeyeastonline.com. April 14, 2021. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
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