The Wisconsin Badgers women's hockey team had a remarkable showing in the final Hockey Commissioners Association (HCA) monthly awards for March 2026, winning three out of four honors. Kelly Gorbatenko was recognized as Player of the Month after scoring a hat trick against Quinnipiac and contributing points in every game throughout March. Adéla Šapovalivova received the Rookie of the Month award, showcasing her skills by assisting on two goals in the Badgers' National Championship victory over Ohio State. Additionally, Ava McNaughton was part of the trio awarded Goalie of the Month, noted for her outstanding performance as the Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Tournament. The only accolade that eluded Wisconsin was Defender of the Month, which was awarded to Ohio State's Emma Peschel and Yale's Molly Boyle. This strong performance underscores the team's dominance, having just secured their second consecutive National Championship.