Bruno Idžan said he never wavered on his decision to return for a second season with the University of Wisconsin men's hockey team after he was used in barely half of the games a year ago.
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Photos: Wisconsin men's hockey opens season vs. Robert Morris
Wisconsin defenseman Jack Phelan (8) and forward Bruno Idžan (91) celebrate Idžan’s goal during the second period of a game against Robert Morris at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin goaltender Alex Cournoyer (31) makes a save against the shot by Robert Morris forward George Krotiris (16) during the first period of a game between the teams at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin forward Vasily Zelenov (94) gets tangled up with a Robert Morris player during the first period of a game between the teams at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin defenseman Luke Osburn (2) puts a shot past the defense of Robert Morris forward McKay Hayes (20) during the first period of a game between the teams at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin forward Grady Deering (17) looks to control the puck against the defense of Robert Morris defenseman Charlie Kinsman (6) and goaltender Charlie Schenkel (31) during the first period of a game between the teams at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin defenseman Weston Knox (26) checks Robert Morris forward George Krotiris (16) during the first period of a game between the teams at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin defenseman Luke Osburn (2) puts a shot into the net against the defense of Robert Morris forward McKay Hayes (20) during the first period of a game between the teams at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin players celebrate a goal by Wisconsin defenseman Luke Osburn (2) during the first period of a game against Robert Morris at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin forward Bruno Idžan (91) and Robert Morris forward Calvin Crombie (24) compete for the puck during the first period of a game between the teams at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin forward Bruno Idžan (91) controls the puck around the defense of Robert Morris defenseman John Babcock (7) during the first period of a game between the teams at the Kohl Centerl in Madison, Wis. Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin head coach Mike Hastings talks to his team during a time out in the first period of a game against Robert Morris at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin players huddle before the start of their game against Robert Morris at the Kohl Centerl in Madison, Wis. Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin forward Grady Deering (17) reacts to the carom of a goal by teammate Wisconsin defenseman Dylan Compton (4) during the second period of a game against Robert Morris at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. Also in on the play are Robert Morris defenseman Charlie Kinsman (6) and goaltender Charlie Schenkel (31). JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin defenseman Dylan Compton (4) celebrates his second period goal with teammates during a game against Robert Morris at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin forward Joe Palodichuk (14) goaltender Alex Cournoyer (31) converge near the goal with Robert Morris forward Bruce McDonald (18) during the third period of a game between the teams at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin forward Finn Brink (27) celebrates his third period goal with fans during a game against Robert Morris at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
