Wisconsin Badgers defender Caroline Harvey capped off her incredible on-ice season earning the 2026 Patty Kazmaier Award as NCAA women's hockey's top player.
Caroline Harvey has done everything and won everything there is to do and win at the collegiate level. Harvey was named the 2026 Patty Kazmaier Award winner ahead of the 2026 Frozen Four national championship game, being honored as the top player in NCAA women's hockey.
It's another accolade added to her resume that already includes two NCAA National Championships, back-to-back-to-back WCHA First Team All-Star and Defensive Player of the Year honors, three-time NCAA All-Tournament team recognition, and All-Rookie honors as a first year player.
Harvey was the leading scoring defender in the NCAA this season by a landslide recording 18 goals and 63 points in 32 games for Wisconsin.
Internationally, Harvey was USA Hockey's Bob Allen Player of the Year in 2023, owns Olympic and World Championship gold medals, has twice been named the Best Defender at the World Championships, and this year was named Olympic MVP and Best Defender for Team USA.
Harvey's career achievements are already Hall of Fame worthy, and she's set to add to those honors in the coming seasons. It will start at the 2026 PWHL Draft where Harvey is the consensus top pick.