Customize Consent Preferences

We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions. You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below.

The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site. ... 

Always Active

Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site, such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data.

No cookies to display.

Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collecting feedback, and other third-party features.

No cookies to display.

Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.

No cookies to display.

Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.

No cookies to display.

Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns.

No cookies to display.

Sports

Kirsten Simms Nominated for Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award

Plymouth’s Kirsten Simms is on the verge of making history in NCAA women’s hockey as she is one of the finalists for the prestigious Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award. The award, equivalent to the men’s Hobey Baker Award, is named after Patty Kazmaier, a Princeton defender. Simms, with 74 points in 37 games, is the highest-scoring player in the nation as a sophomore and has been recognized as one of the top three finalists for the award.

Simms, along with her Wisconsin teammate Casey O’Brien and Cornell’s Izzy Daniel, awaits the announcement of the winner on Saturday in Durham, N.H. The 19-year-old expressed her honor at being in the top three and emphasized the significance of winning a national championship, reflecting the team’s focus and determination.

Wisconsin, the defending champions, secured a 3-1 victory against Colgate in the Women’s Frozen Four semifinal, with Simms extending her point streak to eight games by scoring 11 minutes into the game. The team is set to face Ohio State in the final on Sunday at 4 p.m., showcasing Simms’ consistent ability to generate scoring opportunities and contribute to the team’s success.

Simms’ impressive hockey career, which began with her learning the game from her older brother, has been marked by numerous achievements, including winning a gold medal at the world U18 women’s championships in 2020 and a silver medal at the U18 world championships in 2022. Her talent and skill level have been acknowledged by Wisconsin assistant coach Jackie Crum, who highlighted Simms’ exceptional stick-handling and game awareness.

Simms’ impact was evident in her freshman year at Wisconsin, where she played a pivotal role in securing the national championship with a winning goal. Her consistent performance and ability to create scoring opportunities have solidified her reputation as a standout player in NCAA women’s hockey.

LEAVE A RESPONSE

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *