Two UMD Women's Hockey Players Earn All-WCHA Honors

Eve Gascon and Caitlin Kraemer named to conference teams

Feb. 27, 2026 at 1:20am

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Two University of Minnesota Duluth women's hockey players, Eve Gascon and Caitlin Kraemer, have been named to the All-Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) teams. Gascon earned her second straight All-WCHA First Team honor, while Kraemer was named to the All-WCHA Third Team.

Why it matters

The WCHA is one of the top women's hockey conferences in the country, and being named to an All-WCHA team is a significant accomplishment that recognizes the players' exceptional performances this season. Gascon and Kraemer's selections highlight the strength of the UMD women's hockey program.

The details

Gascon posted a league-best .943 save percentage during conference play and was named the 2025-26 WCHA Goaltending Champion. She tallied 773 saves, a 13-10-3 record, and led the league with seven shutouts. Gascon also picked up six WCHA Goaltender of the Week honors, the most for any league goaltender. Kraemer notched 21 points in 26 league games and leads the Bulldogs this season with 29 points on 15 goals and 14 assists. She recorded seven multiple-point games and four game-winning goals.

  • Gascon and Kraemer are set to lead the No. 9 Bulldogs into the First Round of the WCHA when they face No. 4 Minnesota State University, Mankato at AMSOIL Arena.

The players

Eve Gascon

A University of Minnesota Duluth women's hockey player who earned her second straight All-WCHA First Team honor.

Caitlin Kraemer

A University of Minnesota Duluth women's hockey player who was named to the All-WCHA Third Team after making the All-WCHA Rookie Team last season.

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The takeaway

Gascon and Kraemer's selections to the All-WCHA teams showcase the talent and success of the UMD women's hockey program, which will look to continue its strong performance in the upcoming WCHA First Round matchup against Minnesota State University, Mankato.