Ohio State women's hockey sweeps No. 3 Minnesota

Buckeyes defeat rival Golden Gophers in back-to-back games

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The No. 2-ranked Ohio State women's hockey team completed a sweep of No. 3 Minnesota with a 3-1 victory on February 14th at the OSU Ice Rink. The Buckeyes got goals from Grace McCoshen, Maxine Cimoroni, and Sloane Matthews, while goaltender Hailey MacLeod made 21 saves.

Why it matters

This series win over a top-3 rival is a significant accomplishment for the Ohio State women's hockey program, further establishing them as one of the top teams in the country and a contender for a national championship.

The details

In the second game of the series, Ohio State built on their momentum from the previous victory. Cimoroni and Malachino each recorded two points for the Buckeyes, tying them for the team lead with four points over the two-game set.

  • The series sweep took place on February 14, 2026.

The players

Grace McCoshen

A forward for the Ohio State women's hockey team who scored a goal in the victory.

Maxine Cimoroni

A forward for the Ohio State women's hockey team who scored a goal and recorded two points in the series.

Sloane Matthews

A forward for the Ohio State women's hockey team who scored a goal in the victory.

Hailey MacLeod

The goaltender for the Ohio State women's hockey team who made 21 saves in the win.

Malachino

A player for the Ohio State women's hockey team who recorded two points in the series, tying for the team lead.

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What’s next

The Buckeyes will look to build on this sweep as they continue their quest for a national championship.

The takeaway

Ohio State's women's hockey team has proven itself as one of the elite programs in the country, sweeping a top-3 rival and showcasing their depth of talent across the roster.