BEMIDJI, Minn. – Several Badgers wrote their names into the program's record book on Friday night as the No. 2 Wisconsin women's hockey team blanked Bemidji State, 10-0, at the Sanford Center. 

Kirsten Simms and Laila Edwards each posted hat tricks while Britta Curl, Lacey Eden, Caroline Harvey and Cassie Hall all scored to extend Wisconsin's (25-4-0, 19-4-0 WCHA) winning streak to 12 games this season. In addition, Casey O'Brien recorded her 100th career assist in the victory. 

Wisconsin posted six in the first period against the Beavers (4-23-2, 3-18-1 WCHA) as Simms got things going early on the power play, giving UW a 1-0 lead 3:24 in. It marked Simms' 50th point of the season as she became the first player in the WCHA this season to reach that milestone. 

UW scored three times in 1:29 as Curl and Laila Edwards both scored on rushes before Simms added her second of the game giving UW a 4-0 lead 9:04 in.

Eden and Harvey capped off the period with goals that gave Wisconsin a 6-0 advantage after 20 minutes. 

Edwards scored twice in the second frame to secure her first collegiate hat trick, making it an 8-0 game headed into the final 20 minutes.

Simms collected her first collegiate hat trick thanks to a goal with 5:33 remaining in the third before Hall wrapped up the scoring for UW. 

Jane Gervais made 16 saves to earn her 13th win and sixth shutout of the season. 

Three Notes of the Game
- Becoming just the 10th Badger in school history to do so, Casey O'Brien reached the 100 assist milestone on her second assist of the night. O'Brien tallied three assists in the win over the Beavers. 
- Laila Edwards and Kirsten Simms became the fifth and sixth different Badgers this season to record hat tricks. 
- Caroline Harvey recorded her 50th career assist in the win. 

Straight from the Rink
Senior Casey O'Brien
On reaching her 100th career assist:
"It feels pretty special. I had no idea that this milestone was right around the corner so to hear that was awesome and I'm just happy to be a part of such a special list with a lot of legends on it."

Sophomore Laila Edwards
On playing well and keeping the energy through tomorrow:
"I thought we came to play. We came to make a statement to show how good we are and that we can beat anyone. We moved the puck well, we skated well and it was fun to watch. Tomorrow I'm expecting them to come out harder. After a game like that, I'm sure they want to make a statement too and come back. We're going to get a good game from Bemidji and we have to be ready to bring our best game."

Sophomore Kirsten Simms
On scoring a hat trick alongside long-time teammate Laila Edwards:
"Obviously I'm super happy for her, she deserves it. She could've gotten that plenty of games ago, but she also loves to share the puck. There's plenty more of that to come from her."

On the strong offensive showing as a team:
"I think it shows the depth our team has. Especially going into the last stretch of the regular season and heading into playoffs, it just shows that all of our team can contribute even in those bigger games."

Up Next: The Badgers wrap up their series with Bemidji State on Saturday with a 3 p.m. contest at the Sanford Center in Bemidji, Minnesota. Fans can watch the action live on Big Ten Plus or listen to Reid Magnum on 1070 The Game.