How an 'inspirational' effort lifted Wisconsin at key time in Frozen Four victory TODD D. MILEWSKI Apr 10, 2026 Apr 10, 2026 Updated Jul 3, 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 — Gavin Morrissey didn't come off the ice.kAm%96 &?:G6CD:EJ @7 (:D4@?D:? >6?VD 9@4<6J E62> 72465 2 A@E6?E:2= 82>6\492?8:?8 DEC6E49 :? E96 D64@?5 A6C:@5 @7 E96 uC@K6? u@FC D6>:7:?2= 282:?DE }@CE9 s2<@E2 @? %9FCD52J]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:? DEF?D }@CE9 s2<@E2[ H:== A=2J 7@C >6?VD 9@4<6J ?2E:@?2= E:E=6k^2mk^AmkAm%96 q2586CD H6C6 5@H? EH@ A=2J6CD 7@C ` >:?FE6[ df D64@?5D :? E96 D64@?5 A6C:@5[ 2?5 E96 D@A9@>@C6 46?E6C H2D @? 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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.
Out of a nightmare, freshman gives Wisconsin men's hockey a back-checking boost Badgers freshman Oliver Tulk lost the puck and it turned into a breakaway. But what he did next showed the team's resiliency, a teammate said.
Cole Caufield becomes 2nd former Wisconsin player to score 50 goals in an NHL season Caufield reached the 50-goal mark Thursday, not long after the Badgers finished a victory in the Frozen Four.
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.
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 suffers heartbreaker in men's hockey national championship game Denver scored a pair of third-period goals to erase the Badgers' lead and deny coach Mike Hastings' team a national championship. Here's what …
