Lopušanová titled WCHA Rookie of the Week
October 05, 2026 | Women's Hockey
The freshman phenom collects first honor of the season
MADISON, Wis. – After a five point weekend, Wisconsin women's hockey freshman Nela Lopušanová earned the WCHA Rookie of the Week honor, the conference announced on Monday.
The Žilina, Slovakia, native collected three goals and two assists against Boston University this past weekend, leading all WCHA rookies.
The freshman found her first career NCAA goal during the second period of UW's home opener on Friday against the Terriers.
Lopušanová leads the freshman class for the Badgers with seven points from three goals and four assists. She also leads all WCHA rookies in points overall.
The forward previously played for Bishop Kearny Selects, alongside many former Badgers.
Lopušanová and the rest of the Wisconsin squad will face the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes on Friday, Oct. 9, and Saturday, Oct. 10.
