<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://athletics.bethel.edu/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Bethel University Athletics</title><link>https://athletics.bethel.edu/rss.aspx?path=whockey</link><description>Latest news items for Bethel University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://athletics.bethel.edu/rss?path=whockey" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Ashley Gustafson (Hess) Named to 2025-26 MIAC Women's Hockey All-Conference Team</title><link>https://athletics.bethel.edu/news/2026/3/9/ashley-gustafson-hess-named-to-2025-26-miac-womens-hockey-all-conference-team.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.bethel.edu/news/2026/3/9/ashley-gustafson-hess-named-to-2025-26-miac-womens-hockey-all-conference-team.aspx</guid><category>Women's Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="WHKY All-Conference" src="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/9/Artboard_2.jpg" /><br /><br />Senior goaltender Ashley Gustafson (Hess) represent the Bethel University women's hockey team on the 2025-26 MIAC Women's Hockey All-Conference Team.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/9/Artboard_2.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/9/Artboard_2.jpg"><media:title>WHKY All-Conference</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/9/Artboard_2.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 9 Mar 2026 16:23:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16027</s:story_id></item><item><title>Bethel Falls to Gustavus in MIAC Quarterfinal Matchup</title><link>https://athletics.bethel.edu/news/2026/2/25/womens-hockey-bethel-falls-to-gustavus-in-miac-quarterfinal-matchup.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.bethel.edu/news/2026/2/25/womens-hockey-bethel-falls-to-gustavus-in-miac-quarterfinal-matchup.aspx</guid><category>Women's Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="whky" src="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/25/NK3_2197.jpg" /><br /><br />ST. PETER, Minn. – The Bethel University women's hockey team concluded its 2025-26 season Wednesday evening with a 0-2 loss to Gustavus Adolphus in the MIAC Quarterfinals at Don Roberts Ice Rink.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/25/NK3_2197.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/25/NK3_2197.jpg"><media:title>whky</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/25/NK3_2197.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:59:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15990</s:story_id></item><item><title>PREVIEW: No. 5 Seed Royals To Face No. 4 Seed Gusties in 2025-26 MIAC Playoff Quarterfinal</title><link>https://athletics.bethel.edu/news/2026/2/24/womens-hockey-preview-no-5-seed-royals-to-face-no-4-seed-gusties-in-2025-26-miac-playoff-quarterfinal.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.bethel.edu/news/2026/2/24/womens-hockey-preview-no-5-seed-royals-to-face-no-4-seed-gusties-in-2025-26-miac-playoff-quarterfinal.aspx</guid><category>Women's Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="WHOCKEY" src="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/24/WEB__3_.jpg" /><br /><br />The No. 5 seed Bethel University women's hockey team will travel to No. 4 seed Gustavus Adolphus for the 2025-26 MIAC Women's Hockey Semifinal on Wednesday, February 25 at 7 p.m. A Royals victory will advance them to the MIAC Playoff Semifinal at No. 1 seed Augsburg on Saturday, February 28 at 7 p.m.]]></description><media:thumbnail 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Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="whky" src="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/21/BMM_0181.jpg" /><br /><br />]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/21/BMM_0181.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/21/BMM_0181.jpg"><media:title>whky</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/21/BMM_0181.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 20:03:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15981</s:story_id></item><item><title>Royals Stay in Playoff Hunt with 5-2 Victory Over Oles</title><link>https://athletics.bethel.edu/news/2026/2/20/womens-hockey-royals-stay-in-playoff-hunt-with-5-2-victory-over-oles.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.bethel.edu/news/2026/2/20/womens-hockey-royals-stay-in-playoff-hunt-with-5-2-victory-over-oles.aspx</guid><category>Women's Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="whky" src="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/20/BMM_0127.jpg" /><br /><br />]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/20/BMM_0127.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/20/BMM_0127.jpg"><media:title>whky</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/20/BMM_0127.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:19:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15974</s:story_id></item><item><title>Ashley Gustafson (Hess) Named February 16 MIAC Women's Hockey Defensive Player of the Week</title><link>https://athletics.bethel.edu/news/2026/2/16/Gustafson-Hess-Named-February-16-MIAC-Womens-Hockey-Defensive-Player-of-the-week.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.bethel.edu/news/2026/2/16/Gustafson-Hess-Named-February-16-MIAC-Womens-Hockey-Defensive-Player-of-the-week.aspx</guid><category>Women's Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Ashley Gustafson Hess" src="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/16/Ashley_Hess.jpg" /><br /><br />Bethel University women's hockey senior goaltender Ashley Gustafson (Hess) was named February 16 MIAC Women's Hockey Defensive Player of the Week. This is Bethel's third MIAC weekly honor of the season, and the second of Gustafson (Hess)'s career after she earned the distinction on January 6, 2025.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/16/Ashley_Hess.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/16/Ashley_Hess.jpg"><media:title>Ashley Gustafson Hess</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/16/Ashley_Hess.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:14:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15971</s:story_id></item><item><title>Royals Complete Weekend Sweep with 4-0 Win</title><link>https://athletics.bethel.edu/news/2026/2/14/womens-hockey-royals-complete-weekend-sweep-with-4-0-win.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.bethel.edu/news/2026/2/14/womens-hockey-royals-complete-weekend-sweep-with-4-0-win.aspx</guid><category>Women's Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="whky" src="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/14/2-14_WHKY_Recap_Photo.jpg" /><br /><br />BLAINE, Minn. – Bethel Women's Hockey wrapped up a dominating weekend at the National Sports Center with a 4-0 victory over Concordia College-Moorhead, completing a clean sweep of the series. The Royals carried the momentum from Friday's opener into Saturday's matchup, controlling play from the opening faceoff and showcasing both offensive firepower and defensive discipline.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/14/2-14_WHKY_Recap_Photo.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/14/2-14_WHKY_Recap_Photo.jpg"><media:title>whky</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/14/2-14_WHKY_Recap_Photo.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 16:09:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15964</s:story_id></item><item><title>Royals Rally for 2–1 OT Win Over Concordia</title><link>https://athletics.bethel.edu/news/2026/2/13/womens-hockey-royals-rally-for-2-1-ot-win-over-concordia.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.bethel.edu/news/2026/2/13/womens-hockey-royals-rally-for-2-1-ot-win-over-concordia.aspx</guid><category>Women's Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="whky" src="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/13/BMM_9783.jpg" /><br /><br />BLAINE, Minn. — The Bethel University Women's Hockey team showed resilience and composure Friday night, rallying for a 2–1 overtime victory over MIAC opponent Concordia at the Bethel University Arena.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/13/BMM_9783.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/13/BMM_9783.jpg"><media:title>whky</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/13/BMM_9783.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:18:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15962</s:story_id></item><item><title>Royals Complete Weekend Sweep Over Saint Mary’s</title><link>https://athletics.bethel.edu/news/2026/2/7/womens-hockey-royals-complete-weekend-sweep-over-saint-mary-s.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.bethel.edu/news/2026/2/7/womens-hockey-royals-complete-weekend-sweep-over-saint-mary-s.aspx</guid><category>Women's Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="whky" src="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/7/NK3_2027.jpg" /><br /><br />]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/7/NK3_2027.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/7/NK3_2027.jpg"><media:title>whky</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/7/NK3_2027.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 7 Feb 2026 17:10:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15950</s:story_id></item><item><title>Royals Find Their Fire in 4-1 Home Victory</title><link>https://athletics.bethel.edu/news/2026/2/6/womens-hockey-royals-find-their-fire-in-4-1-home-victory.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.bethel.edu/news/2026/2/6/womens-hockey-royals-find-their-fire-in-4-1-home-victory.aspx</guid><category>Women's Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="whky" src="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/6/BU258991.jpg" /><br /><br />]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/6/BU258991.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/6/BU258991.jpg"><media:title>whky</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/6/BU258991.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 6 Feb 2026 21:05:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15947</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>