Recruiting Class: Wisconsin Adds More Arsenal

Coming off a national championship final loss 1-0 to Ohio State, Wisconsin looks ready to challenge for a title again. Their returning stars have all the firepower needed, but the school is only getting deeper and more talented with the rookies they're bringing into the Wisconsin women's hockey program for 2024-2025.

Here's a look at the recruits who will join the Wisconsin Badgers women's hockey team next season.

Emma Venusio, D, Etobicoke Dolphins - You'll be hard pressed to find a more lethal and accurate point shot in the NCAA. Venusio's shot is already pro ready before she gets to college, and after captaining Team Canada at the U-18 World Championships, Venusio is ready to challenge herself against stiffer competition on Wisconsin's blueline. The opportunity to play alongside the likes of Caroline Harvey will only benefit the talented defender.

Maggie Scannell, F, Shattuck St. Mary's - The 5-foot-10 power forward is the best forward entering the NCAA from the USA this year. She's got a powerful shot, and uses her size and speed to break open games. She could be even more impactful in the WCHA this year than Ohio State's Joy Dunne was last year. Captained USA's U-18 national team this year scoring nine points in six games, and led Shattuck to a national title notching 53 goals and 79 points in 53 games. Few can score like she does.

Finley McCarthy, F, Bishop Kearney - A year older and stronger than most rookies coming into the NCAA this season, McCarthy will help replace the sandpaper lost with Britta Curl's departure. Don't be mistaken, she can score and produce offensively, but McCarthy also has another side to her game that will make Wisconsin harder to play against in big games. Coming from the powerhouse Bishop Kearney program, she's ready to contribute immediately.

Also joining Wisconsin's recruiting class are Edina star Hannah Halverson and Orono High captain Grace Bickett.