This is not a typical week for the University of Wisconsin men's hockey team, and that's not just because archrival Minnesota is coming to town.
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Photos: Wisconsin men's hockey battles Alaska at Kohl Center
Wisconsin forward Finn Brink (27) fights for the puck along the glass against Alaska defender Adam Cardona on Saturday at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin forward Christian Fitzgerald (13) sits in the net after a hit while playing Alaska on Saturday at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin forward Simon Tassy (11) is checked off the puck by Alaska defender Adam Cardona (12)Â on Saturday at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin forward Quinn Finley (19) sends a shot on net for a goal against Alaska on Saturday at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin forward Quinn Finley (19) celebrates after a goal against Alaska on Saturday at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin forward Simon Tassy (11) fights for the puck in the corner against Alaska on Saturday at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin forward Finn Brink (27) poke checks Alaska forward Peyton Platter (24)Â on Saturday at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin forward Simon Tassy (11) is checked in a scrum with Alaska after the whistle blew on Saturday at the Kohl Center.
Alaska forward Dylan Sydor (15) races Wisconsin players for the puck at center ice on Saturday at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin goaltender Daniel Hauser (31) sends a puck wide with his stick against Alaska on Saturday at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin centerGrady Deering (17) collides with Alaska forward Davis Borozinskis (36)Â on Saturday at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin goaltender Daniel Hauser (31) makes a save against Alaska on Saturday at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin goaltender Daniel Hauser (31) stretches to make a save against Alaska on Saturday at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin forward Simon Tassy (11) tries to puck back a puck on a rebound against Alaska on Saturday at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin defender Logan Hensler (6) celebrates after scoring a goal against Alaska on Saturday at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin forward Ryan Botterill (21) scores on an empty net against Alaska on Saturday at the Kohl Center.
Alaska defender Nathan Rickey (26) glides a water bottle he dropped on the ice during play towards him with his stick on Saturday at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin celebrates after a goal by forward Blake Montgomery (47) against Alaska on Saturday at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin forward Quinn Finley (19) battles with Alaska defender Adam Cardona (12) for the puck on Saturday at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin forward Blake Montgomery (47) can’t score on a fast break against Alaska on Saturday at the Kohl Center.
