Wisconsin Badgers Clinch WCHA Regular Season Title

Star forward Lacey Eden scores 100th career goal in victory over St. Cloud State

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The Wisconsin Badgers women's hockey team clinched the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) regular season title with a 9-2 victory over St. Cloud State on February 21. Star forward Lacey Eden scored her 100th career goal in the game, becoming just the fourth player in Wisconsin history to reach that milestone.

Why it matters

The Badgers' regular season title is a significant accomplishment, as the WCHA is one of the most competitive women's college hockey conferences in the country. Lacey Eden's 100th goal is also a personal milestone that cements her status as one of the top players in the sport.

The details

In the decisive victory over St. Cloud State, the Badgers were led by the stellar performance of senior forward Lacey Eden, who scored her 100th career goal. Eden is just the fourth player in Wisconsin women's hockey history to reach the 100-goal mark, joining an elite group of program legends.

  • The game took place on February 21, 2026.
  • Lacey Eden scored her 100th career goal in the game.

The players

Lacey Eden

A senior forward for the Wisconsin Badgers women's hockey team, Lacey Eden is one of the top players in the country and has now scored 100 career goals, joining an elite group of Badgers legends.

Wisconsin Badgers

The women's hockey team at the University of Wisconsin, which has clinched the WCHA regular season title after a dominant 9-2 victory over St. Cloud State.

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What they’re saying

“Scoring 100 goals is a huge accomplishment, and I'm really proud to be part of that group of Badger greats.”

— Lacey Eden, Wisconsin Badgers Forward

What’s next

The Badgers will now turn their attention to the WCHA tournament, where they will look to secure an automatic bid to the NCAA Division I Women's Ice Hockey Tournament.

The takeaway

Lacey Eden's historic 100th goal and the Badgers' WCHA regular season title are a testament to the program's continued excellence and the individual brilliance of one of the top players in college hockey.