Tancill credits team for MVP From the Relive Wisconsin men's hockey 1990 national championship series Andy Baggot and Bill Brophy Sports reporters Apr 1, 1990 Apr 1, 1990 Updated Jun 4, 2026 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save DETROIT — For all Chris Tancill knew, someone in the assembled press corps was being a smart aleck on April Fools' Day.kAmx? E96 27E6C>2E9 @7 E96 &?:G6CD:EJ @7 (:D4@?D:?VD f\b G:4E@CJ @G6C r@=82E6 :? 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