Superior's Adalyn Benson named 2026 Ms. Hockey Wisconsin

Spartans senior captain led team to first state tournament appearance since 2023

Mar. 5, 2026 at 9:36pm

Superior Spartans senior captain Adalyn Benson has been named the 2026 Ms. Hockey Wisconsin award winner after a standout season. Benson racked up a hat trick and five points in the sectional championship win against Northland Pines, and has tallied 30 goals and 12 assists so far this season. She is only the second player in Spartans history to earn the Ms. Hockey Wisconsin honor.

Why it matters

The Ms. Hockey Wisconsin award is one of the highest individual honors in high school girls' hockey, recognizing the state's top player. Benson's achievement highlights the success of the Superior Spartans program, which is making its first state tournament appearance since 2023.

The details

Adalyn Benson, the senior captain of the Superior Spartans girls' hockey team, has been named the 2026 Ms. Hockey Wisconsin. In her standout senior season, Benson has tallied 30 goals and 12 assists, leading the Spartans to their first state tournament appearance since 2023. Benson's performance was highlighted by a hat trick and five-point effort in the sectional championship win against Northland Pines.

  • Benson was named 2026 Ms. Hockey Wisconsin on March 5, 2026.
  • The Superior Spartans will take on River Falls Co-op in the WIAA State Tournament on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 7:30PM.

The players

Adalyn Benson

Senior captain of the Superior Spartans girls' hockey team and the 2026 Ms. Hockey Wisconsin award winner.

Autumn Cooper

The only other Superior Spartans player to win the Ms. Hockey Wisconsin award, which she did in 2024.

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What’s next

The Superior Spartans will take on River Falls Co-op in the WIAA State Tournament on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 7:30PM.

The takeaway

Adalyn Benson's Ms. Hockey Wisconsin award is a testament to her individual excellence as well as the resurgence of the Superior Spartans girls' hockey program, which is returning to the state tournament for the first time in three years.