Caroline Harvey’s mantel is stacked with awards.
The University of Wisconsin senior defender was recently named the most valuable player at the Olympics after helping Team USA win the gold medal. She also claimed player and defender of the year distinction in the WCHA.
Could the Patty Kazmaier Award be next?
The USA Hockey Foundation announced Wednesday, March 11 its three finalists for the 2026 award, which is given annually to the top women’s college hockey player. Harvey made the cut, as did fellow Olympians Abbey Murphy of Minnesota and Tessa Janecke of Penn State.
If Harvey wins it would mark the second time Badgers player won the award in consecutive years. Casey O’Brien was the winner last season. UW’s Meghan Duggan and Brianna Decker won in 2011 and ’12.