<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://athletics.augsburg.edu/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Augsburg University Athletics</title><link>https://athletics.augsburg.edu/rss.aspx?path=whockey</link><description>Latest news items for Augsburg University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://athletics.augsburg.edu/rss?path=whockey" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Stepan named DIIIHockeyNews.com All-American</title><link>https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/4/8/whoc040826.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/4/8/whoc040826.aspx</guid><category>Women's Ice Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Mugshot of Nora Stepan. On the image are the Augsburg eagle and DIII Hockey News logos, and the text: DIIIHockeyNews.com Second-Team All-American, Nora Stepan." src="https://athletics.augsburg.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/8/040826-stepan-aa.jpg" /><br /><br />MINNEAPOLIS -- For the second straight year, Augsburg University women's hockey defender Nora Stepan (SR, Apple Valley, Minn./Eastview HS) was named to the DIIIHockeyNews.com Division III All-America Team, named as a West Region second-team honoree, it was announced on Thursday.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.augsburg.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/8/040826-stepan-aa.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.augsburg.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/8/040826-stepan-aa.jpg"><media:title>Mugshot of Nora Stepan. On the image are the Augsburg eagle and DIII Hockey News logos, and the text: "DIIIHockeyNews.com Second-Team All-American, Nora Stepan".</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.augsburg.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/8/040826-stepan-aa.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 8 Apr 2026 10:59:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>14</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12120</s:story_id></item><item><title>Stepan named AHCA All-American for 2nd time</title><link>https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/3/26/whoc032626.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/3/26/whoc032626.aspx</guid><category>Women's Ice Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Action photo of Nora Stepan. On the photo are the Augsburg, NCAA hockey and AHCA logos, and the text: Nora Stepan, Augsburg Women's Hockey, All-American!" src="https://athletics.augsburg.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/26/032626-stepan-aa.jpg" /><br /><br />RIVER FALLS, Wis. -- For the second straight year, Augsburg University women's hockey defender Nora Stepan (SR, Apple Valley, Minn./Eastview HS) was named to the CCM Hockey/American Hockey Coaches Association Division III All-America Team, named as a West Region second-team honoree, it was announced on Thursday.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.augsburg.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/26/032626-stepan-aa.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.augsburg.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/26/032626-stepan-aa.jpg"><media:title>Action photo of Nora Stepan. On the photo are the Augsburg, NCAA hockey and AHCA logos, and the text: "Nora Stepan, Augsburg Women's Hockey, All-American!"</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.augsburg.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/26/032626-stepan-aa.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:26:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>14</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12110</s:story_id></item><item><title>Auggies end season with 3-1 NCAA loss</title><link>https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/3/14/whoc031426.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/3/14/whoc031426.aspx</guid><category>Women's Ice Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Jenna Allen handles the puck during a 2025-26 Augsburg women's hockey game." src="https://athletics.augsburg.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/14/031426-allen-1.jpg" /><br /><br />MINNEAPOLIS -- The Augsburg University women's hockey team's 2025-26 campaign came to an end with a 3-1 loss to Elmira College in an NCAA Division III National Tournament first-round game on Saturday afternoon at Ed Saugestad Rink. Augsburg managed a lone goal in the second period, but Elmira's three-goal burst in the same frame proved decisive.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.augsburg.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/14/031426-allen-1.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.augsburg.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/14/031426-allen-1.jpg"><media:title>Jenna Allen handles the puck during a 2025-26 Augsburg women's hockey game.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.augsburg.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/14/031426-allen-1.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:25:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>14</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12094</s:story_id></item><item><title>Auggies to host Elmira in NCAA hockey 1st round</title><link>https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/3/8/whoc030826.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/3/8/whoc030826.aspx</guid><category>Women's Ice Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="A photo of Augsburg women's hockey players celebrating a goal. On the photos are the Augsburg and NCAA women's hockey playoff logos, and the text: Augsburg Women's Hockey, NCAA Division III National Tournament, Augsburg (Minn., 21-4-1) vs. Elmira (N.Y., 19-5-2), Saturday, March 14 - 3 pm - Ed Saugestad Rink." src="https://athletics.augsburg.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/8/030826-whoc-playoffs.jpg" /><br /><br />MINNEAPOLIS -- For the second straight year, the Augsburg University women's hockey team will compete in the NCAA Division III National Tournament, and will open with a first-round game against Elmira College (N.Y.) this Saturday, March 14, at 3 p.m. at Ed Saugestad Rink.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.augsburg.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/8/030826-whoc-playoffs.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.augsburg.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/8/030826-whoc-playoffs.jpg"><media:title>A photo of Augsburg women's hockey players celebrating a goal. On the photos are the Augsburg and NCAA women's hockey playoff logos, and the text: "Augsburg Women's Hockey, NCAA Division III National Tournament, Augsburg (Minn., 21-4-1) vs. Elmira (N.Y., 19-5-2), Saturday, March 14 - 3 pm - Ed Saugestad Rink."</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.augsburg.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/8/030826-whoc-playoffs.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 8 Mar 2026 19:57:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>14</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12089</s:story_id></item><item><title>Bauer named MIAC Coach of Year, 6 Auggies earn MIAC honors</title><link>https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/3/9/whoc030926.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/3/9/whoc030926.aspx</guid><category>Women's Ice Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Mugshot photos of Elizabeth Bauer, Nora Stepan, Kate Haug, Ella Olson, Aunna Schulte, Tenley Stewart and Marissa Paaske. On the photo are the Augsburg and MIAC logos, and the text: Augsburg University Women's Hockey, 2025-26 Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Honors, and the players' names and awards." src="https://athletics.augsburg.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/9/030926-all-miac-whoc.jpg" /><br /><br />MINNEAPOLIS -- Augsburg University head coach Elizabeth "Biz" Bauer was named the 2025-26 Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Women's Hockey Coach of the Year and six Auggie women's hockey players earned 2025-26 postseason honors from the MIAC, it was announced on Monday.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.augsburg.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/9/030926-all-miac-whoc.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.augsburg.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/9/030926-all-miac-whoc.jpg"><media:title>Mugshot photos of Elizabeth Bauer, Nora Stepan, Kate Haug, Ella Olson, Aunna Schulte, Tenley Stewart and Marissa Paaske. On the photo are the Augsburg and MIAC logos, and the text: Augsburg University Women's Hockey, 2025-26 Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Honors, and the players' names and awards.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.augsburg.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/9/030926-all-miac-whoc.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 9 Mar 2026 15:40:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>14</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12090</s:story_id></item><item><title>Auggies edged in overtime in MIAC semifinals</title><link>https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/2/28/whoc022826.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/2/28/whoc022826.aspx</guid><category>Women's Ice Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Tenley Stewart handles the puck during a 2025-26 Augsburg women's hockey game." src="https://athletics.augsburg.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/28/022826-stewart-1_pdbPX.jpg" /><br /><br />MINNEAPOLIS -- In a tightly contested game, top-seeded Augsburg University fell 1-0 to Gustavus Adolphus in overtime in a Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Playoff semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Ed Saugestad Rink. The game-winning goal came on the power play 5:09 into the extra session.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.augsburg.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/28/022826-stewart-1_pdbPX.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.augsburg.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/28/022826-stewart-1_pdbPX.jpg"><media:title>Tenley Stewart handles the puck during a 2025-26 Augsburg women's hockey game.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.augsburg.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/28/022826-stewart-1_pdbPX.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:18:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>14</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12082</s:story_id></item><item><title>Auggies win MIAC title for 2nd straight year!</title><link>https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/2/21/whoc022126.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/2/21/whoc022126.aspx</guid><category>Women's Ice Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Augsburg women's hockey team poses for a group photo after winning the 2025-26 MIAC regular-season title." src="https://athletics.augsburg.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/21/022126-whockey-celebrate.jpg" /><br /><br />MINNEAPOLIS -- With a 2-1 victory over Saint Mary's University on Saturday, the Augsburg University women's hockey team claimed the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference regular-season championship for the second year in a row, marking its fourth title in the 31-season history of the women's hockey program. Augsburg was a part of the first two MIAC regular-season titles, in 1998-99 (shared with Gustavus and Saint Mary's) and 1999-2000 (shared with Saint Mary's), and won the outright title last year.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.augsburg.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/21/022126-whockey-celebrate.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.augsburg.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/21/022126-whockey-celebrate.jpg"><media:title>Augsburg women's hockey team poses for a group photo after winning the 2025-26 MIAC regular-season title.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.augsburg.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/21/022126-whockey-celebrate.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 21:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>14</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12071</s:story_id></item><item><title>No. 2/2 Auggie women reach 20 wins with 3-1 triumph</title><link>https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/2/20/whoc022026.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/2/20/whoc022026.aspx</guid><category>Women's Ice Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Adelyn Milota handles the puck during a 2025-26 Augsburg women's hockey game." src="https://athletics.augsburg.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/20/020626-milota-1.jpg" /><br /><br />MINNEAPOLIS -- The Augsburg University women's hockey team, ranked No. 2 in both Division III national polls by USCHO.com and D-III Hockey News, claimed a 3-1 Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference victory at Saint Mary's University on Friday, extending its winning streak to nine straight games. Now 20-3-1 on the season, Augsburg has reached the 20-win plateau for the second straight year and fourth time in its 31-season history.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.augsburg.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/20/020626-milota-1.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.augsburg.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/20/020626-milota-1.jpg"><media:title>Adelyn Milota handles the puck during a 2025-26 Augsburg women's hockey game.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.augsburg.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/20/020626-milota-1.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:35:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>14</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12067</s:story_id></item><item><title>Auggies rally again, sweep Bennies</title><link>https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/2/14/whoc021426.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/2/14/whoc021426.aspx</guid><category>Women's Ice Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Ruby Eskin watches the action during a 2025-26 Augsburg women's hockey game." src="https://athletics.augsburg.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/14/010226-eskin-1.jpg" /><br /><br />MINNEAPOLIS -- The Augsburg University women's hockey team secured a 2-1 victory over the College of Saint Benedict to claim a sweep of a key Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference series on Saturday afternoon. Augsburg's comeback was initiated by a power-play goal 29 seconds into the third period, which leveled the score. The game-winning goal followed shortly thereafter, sealing the result. Augsburg's defense, led by goalie Kayla Simonson with 18 saves, held Saint Benedict to just one shot in the final period. This victory marks Augsburg's seventh straight win. Augsburg is currently ranked No. 2 in both the latest USCHO.com Division III and D-III Hockey News.com national polls, while Saint Benedict is receiving votes in both polls.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.augsburg.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/14/010226-eskin-1.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.augsburg.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/14/010226-eskin-1.jpg"><media:title>Ruby Eskin watches the action during a 2025-26 Augsburg women's hockey game.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.augsburg.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/14/010226-eskin-1.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 19:52:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>14</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12060</s:story_id></item><item><title>Auggies rally for win over Bennies</title><link>https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/2/13/whoc021326.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2026/2/13/whoc021326.aspx</guid><category>Women's Ice Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Aunna Schulte brings the puck up the ice during a 2025-26 Augsburg women's hockey game." src="https://athletics.augsburg.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/13/020626-schulte-1.jpg" /><br /><br />ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- The Augsburg University women's hockey team opened a key Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference women's hockey series with a 3-2 victory over the College of Saint Benedict on Friday evening. Augsburg scored twice in the final period to overcome a 2-1 deficit, sealing the win with a goal from Ella Olson with 5:45 left to play. Augsburg is ranked No. 2 in both the latest USCHO.com Division III and D-III Hockey News.com national polls, while Saint Benedict is receiving votes in both polls.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.augsburg.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/13/020626-schulte-1.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.augsburg.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/13/020626-schulte-1.jpg"><media:title>Aunna Schulte brings the puck up the ice during a 2025-26 Augsburg women's hockey game.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.augsburg.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/13/020626-schulte-1.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:45:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>14</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12055</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>