WISCONSIN MEN'S HOCKEY Wisconsin men's hockey captain earns spot on All-Big Ten first team TODD D. MILEWSKI Mar 18, 2026 Mar 18, 2026 Updated Mar 25, 2026 × TODD D. MILEWSKI Badgers coach Mike Hastings and his staff hand out pizza to students waiting in line for Wednesday's Big Ten Tournament game against Ohio State. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The University of Wisconsin men's hockey team has not been known for having defensemen rank well with voters for all-conference awards.kAm%96 q2586CD 925 @?=J EH@ 7:CDE\E62> p==\q:8 %6? 5676?D6>6? @G6C E96 7:CDE `a J62CD E92E E96 4@?76C6?46 DA@?D@C65 >6?VD 9@4<6Ji y2<6 |4r236 :? a_`b\`c 2?5 (J2EE z2=J?F< :? a_`h\a_]k^AmkA 4=2DDlQE?4>D\:?=:?6\=:?<Qmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^32586C6IEC2]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^4dbh2ff3\_643\c_e6\g4_5\5`3`a345ffgfQm(92E 92D E@ 92AA6? 7@C (:D4@?D:? >6?VD 9@4<6J E@ >2<6 E96 }rpp %@FC?2>6?Ek^2mk^Am kAm%96C6VD 2?@E96C 255:E:@? 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E96 =2DE EH@ D62D@?D] u@CH2C5 v2G:? |@CC:DD6J 2?5 5676?D6>2? {@82? w6?D=6C >256 :E :? a_ad]k^Am Photos: Wisconsin hosts Ohio State in Big Ten men's hockey tourney opener Wisconsin center Grady Deering tries to collect the puck in the offensive zone against Ohio State on Wednesday in Madison. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin center Gavin Morrissey chases after the puck after missing a chance in front of the Ohio State net on Wednesday in Madison. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin defender Joe Palodichuk sends a shot on net against Ohio State on Wednesday in Madison. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin defender Luke Osburn sends a shot towards the Ohio State net on Wednesday in Madison. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin forward Finn Brink is hit by Ohio State forward Felix Caron on Wednesday in Madison. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin forward Jack Horbach sends a shot on net against Ohio State on Wednesday in Madison. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin forward Tyson Dyck and Ohio State defender Ethan Straky fight for the puck in the corner on Wednesday in Madison. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL Ohio State celebrates after a goal against Wisconsin on Wednesday in Madison. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin center Grady Deering reaches for the puck after tripping against Ohio State on Wednesday in Madison. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin goaltender Daniel Hauser watches the puck in front of the net while playing Ohio State on Wednesday in Madison. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin forward Simon Tassy hits Ohio State defender Broten Sabo against the Wisconsin bench on Wednesday in Madison. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin defender Luke Osburn skates with the puck against Ohio State on Wednesday in Madison. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin defender Luke Osburn attempts a wrap-around shot against Ohio State on Wednesday in Madison. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin goaltender Daniel Hauser dives for but can’t reach a shot by Ohio State center Jake Karabela for a goal on Wednesday in Madison. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin goaltender Daniel Hauser lays on the ice after giving up a third goal to Ohio State on Wednesday in Madison. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin forward Christian Fitzgerald shoots against Ohio State on Wednesday in Madison. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin forward Adam Pietila is separated from Ohio State forward Nathan Lewis by an official on Wednesday in Madison. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin forward Finn Brink scores against Ohio State on Wednesday at the Kohl Center in Madison. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL Locations Wisconsin Madison Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. 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Wisconsin men's hockey coaches deliver pizza to students waiting for Big Ten quarterfinal Badgers coach Mike Hastings and his staff hand out pizza to students waiting in line for Wednesday's Big Ten Tournament game against Ohio State.
What has to happen for Wisconsin men's hockey to make the NCAA Tournament There are two conference tournament results that the Badgers men's hockey team doesn't want to see happen together before selection Sunday.
Polzin: Inside the 'self-evaluation tour' that ignited this Wisconsin men's hockey captain Ben Dexheimer turned to meditation to guide him through a painful junior season. Now he's thriving as a player and a leader during his final r…
Hoping to secure NCAA spot, Wisconsin men's hockey roots for other teams — even Michigan The Badgers are preparing to be part of the NCAA Tournament and want to be more ready than they were after the last postseason layoff.
4 observations from Wisconsin football's 2nd spring practice A better day for the offense included impressive work from a young cornerstone lineman, and depth could be the defense's best trait.
Is Wisconsin men's hockey in the NCAA Tournament? Saturday result provides answer The Badgers left it up to results of other teams to determine their NCAA Tournament fate. They needed something to break their way Saturday.
Wisconsin men's hockey heads east for NCAA matchup against new opponent The Badgers are in the NCAA Tournament for only the third time in the last 12 seasons, and their first-round opponent is an unfamiliar one.
Wisconsin men's hockey has a lot to prove in NCAA Tournament, for this season and beyond The Badgers will try to win an NCAA Tournament game for the first time since 2010 when they play Dartmouth.
3 key areas in Wisconsin men's hockey's NCAA Tournament game vs. Dartmouth The Badgers and Dartmouth were near the top of the rankings in the first half of the season. Now they're in different spaces as they meet in t…
