WISCONSIN MEN'S HOCKEY Out of a nightmare, freshman gives Wisconsin men's hockey a back-checking boost TODD D. MILEWSKI Apr 9, 2026 Apr 9, 2026 Updated Apr 11, 2026 × TODD D. MILEWSKI The Badgers get ready for the semifinal game against North Dakota in Las Vegas. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save LAS VEGAS — It was something no one wants to do — a nightmare, one of Oliver Tulk's teammates called it later.kAm%F=<[ 2 &?:G6CD:EJ @7 (:D4@?D:? 7C6D9>2? 46?E6C[ =@DE 4@?EC@= @7 E96 AF4< 9:89 ?62C E96 @776?D:G6 3=F6 =:?6 H:E9 ?@ @?6 3FE 8@2=:6 s2?:6= w2FD6C 369:?5 9:>]k^AmkA 4=2DDlQE?4>D\:?=:?6\=:?<Qmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^32586C6IEC2]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^ah_cba52\e4h6\cagc\hb`a\2fh6_2ggbc4aQm(:D4@?D:? 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Wisconsin men's hockey earns spot in NCAA championship game Badgers players Daniel Hauser and Ben Dexheimer and coach Mike Hastings talk after a 2-1 win over North Dakota in the Frozen Four semifinals T… Wisconsin stuns North Dakota, will play for men's hockey national title Daniel Hauser's 21 saves helped first-period goals by Simon Tassy and Ryan Botterill hold up as the Badgers won their eighth straight NCAA semifinal. How it looked as Wisconsin men's hockey arrived for Frozen Four game against North Dakota Temperatures were in the mid-80s as the Badgers were greeted by fans on their way into T-Mobile Arena for their Frozen Four matchup with North Dakota. Polzin: Meet the woman who continues to inspire Wisconsin men's hockey coach Mike Hastings Jean Ann Hastings' battle with breast cancer — and some health issues that have followed — has left her husband with a new perspective on life… Big Ten schools have won 9 national titles this season. Is men's hockey next? It has been the year of the Big Ten in football, basketball, wrestling and women's hockey. Wisconsin and Michigan are trying to end a men's ho… How an 'inspirational' effort lifted Wisconsin at key time in Frozen Four victory The Badgers' penalty kill has struggled this season but it was clutch when facing an extended 5-on-3 stretch against North Dakota. How to watch, stream, listen to Wisconsin men's hockey's NCAA championship game vs. Denver The Badgers face another former WCHA team in the Frozen Four, with Denver awaiting in Saturday's championship game. Here's how to tune in. Wisconsin reflects on hard conversations that launched road to NCAA title game The Badgers joined the group of teams that have gone from a losing record one season to a spot in the championship game the next. Denver's bee… He's seen all 6 Wisconsin men's hockey NCAA titles: 'I'm hoping this is going to be 7' Conrad Andringa is at his ninth Frozen Four. Some have been as a Badgers parent or grandparent. This one is because the team is "important to me." A look at Wisconsin men's hockey's final practice before NCAA championship game A five-time NCAA championship-winning coach told Mike Hastings that Friday's practice is the best of the year. Only two teams get the chance. A look at Wisconsin men's hockey's arrival for NCAA championship game Here's how it looked as Badgers players, coaches and staff members arrived at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for the national championship game.
Wisconsin men's hockey warms up before Frozen Four game against North Dakota The Badgers get ready for the semifinal game against North Dakota in Las Vegas.
Wisconsin men's hockey earns spot in NCAA championship game Badgers players Daniel Hauser and Ben Dexheimer and coach Mike Hastings talk after a 2-1 win over North Dakota in the Frozen Four semifinals T…
Wisconsin stuns North Dakota, will play for men's hockey national title Daniel Hauser's 21 saves helped first-period goals by Simon Tassy and Ryan Botterill hold up as the Badgers won their eighth straight NCAA semifinal.
How it looked as Wisconsin men's hockey arrived for Frozen Four game against North Dakota Temperatures were in the mid-80s as the Badgers were greeted by fans on their way into T-Mobile Arena for their Frozen Four matchup with North Dakota.
Polzin: Meet the woman who continues to inspire Wisconsin men's hockey coach Mike Hastings Jean Ann Hastings' battle with breast cancer — and some health issues that have followed — has left her husband with a new perspective on life…
Big Ten schools have won 9 national titles this season. Is men's hockey next? It has been the year of the Big Ten in football, basketball, wrestling and women's hockey. Wisconsin and Michigan are trying to end a men's ho…
How an 'inspirational' effort lifted Wisconsin at key time in Frozen Four victory The Badgers' penalty kill has struggled this season but it was clutch when facing an extended 5-on-3 stretch against North Dakota.
How to watch, stream, listen to Wisconsin men's hockey's NCAA championship game vs. Denver The Badgers face another former WCHA team in the Frozen Four, with Denver awaiting in Saturday's championship game. Here's how to tune in.
Wisconsin reflects on hard conversations that launched road to NCAA title game The Badgers joined the group of teams that have gone from a losing record one season to a spot in the championship game the next. Denver's bee…
He's seen all 6 Wisconsin men's hockey NCAA titles: 'I'm hoping this is going to be 7' Conrad Andringa is at his ninth Frozen Four. Some have been as a Badgers parent or grandparent. This one is because the team is "important to me."
A look at Wisconsin men's hockey's final practice before NCAA championship game A five-time NCAA championship-winning coach told Mike Hastings that Friday's practice is the best of the year. Only two teams get the chance.
A look at Wisconsin men's hockey's arrival for NCAA championship game Here's how it looked as Badgers players, coaches and staff members arrived at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for the national championship game.
