The dream of a pair of national championships for the Nurse family came to an end on Friday when the Wisconsin women's hockey team lost to Minnesota 3-2 in overtime in the national semifinals.
Sarah Nurse, Kia's cousin, led Wisconsin with 25 goals this season and there has been some friendly banter back and forth between Sarah and Kia over the course of what has been special seasons for both of them.
"It is exciting to see her have the success she has had," Nurse said. "In terms of hockey, I didn't get those genes. She has been incredible throughout her life.