MILWAUKEE — They were unloading the bus, dragging huge bags of equipment into their dressing room, when members of the University of Wisconsin women’s hockey team scrambled to begin a heartfelt project.
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Photos: Wisconsin men's hockey wins 2006 national championship
Wisconsin players stand on the ice during national anthem before the 2006 national championship game against Boston College in Milwaukee.
Wisconsin's Jeff Likens and Boston College's Andrew Joudrey battle for the puck during the 2006 national championship game at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee.
Siblings Nikki and Adam Burish celebrate a pair of national titles after the Badgers' men's team won the 2006 title.
The puck drops for the opening faceoff in the 2006 national championship game between Wisconsin and Boston College at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee.
Wisconsin's Jeff Likens checks Boston College's Nathan Gerbe during the 2006 national championship game in Milwaukee.
Wisconsin defenseman Tom Gilbert shoots against Boston College during the 2006 national championship game at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee.
Wisconsin coach Mike Eaves accepts the national championship trophy after the Badgers beat Boston College to earn the 2006 title.
Wisconsin players celebrate in front of Boston College's Brian Boyle as time expires in the 2006 national championship game at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee.
Wisconsin's Adam Burish brings national championship trophy to fans after the Badgers defeated Boston College in Milwaukee.
Wisconsin's Matt Olinger battles for the puck during Wisconsin's win 2-1 over Boston College in the 2006 national championship game at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee.
Wisconsin's Joe Pavelski and Boston College's Brett Motherwell battle for puck during the first period of the 2006 national championship game in Milwaukee.
Wisconsin's Joe Pavelski skates with the trophy after the Badgers defeated Boston College in the 2006 national championship game in Milwaukee.
Wisconsin players celebrate after knocking off Boston College in the 2006 national championship game at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee.
Wisconsin's Jack Skille shoots against Boston College goalie Cory Schneider during the 2006 national championship game at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee.
Wisconsin goalie Brian Elliott soaks in the atmosphere after the Badgers topped Boston College in the 2006 national championship game in Milwaukee.
Goalie Brian Elliott, bottom, and the Badgers celebrate after defeating Boston College to win the 2006 national championship at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee.
Wisconsin's Jack Skille celebrates with fans after the Badgers beat Boston College in the 2006 national championship game at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee.
The Wisconsin Badgers celebrate after beating Boston College 2-1 to win the 2006 national championship at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee.
Wisconsin's Jeff Likens fights with Boston College's Benn Ferriero for the puck during the 2006 national championship game at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee.
Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez, left, and coach Mike Eaves celebrate the Badgers' victory in the 2006 national championship game at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee.
Wisconsin's Adam Burish, left, and Joe Pavelski crowd Boston College goalie Cory Schneider during the 2006 national championship game at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee.
Wisconsin's Adam Burish celebrates with the bench after a goal against Boston College in the 2006 national championship game.
The Badgers celebrate a goal against Boston College during the 2006 national championship game at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee.
Wisconsin players pose for a team photo after defeating Boston College in the 2006 national championship game at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee.
Goalie Brian Elliott skates a victory lap with the trophy after the Badgers beat Boston College in the 2006 national championship game at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee.
Wisconsin goalie Brian Elliott celebrates with fans after the Badgers defeated Boston College in the 2006 national championship game at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee.
Wisconsin's Robbie Earl signals a goal after scoring on Boston College goalie Cory Schneider during the 2006 national championship game at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee.
Badgers forward Joe Pavelski and coach Mike Eaves celebrate after Wisconsin won the 2006 NCAA men's hockey national championship at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee.
Wisconsin goaltender Brian Elliott makes save against Boston College during the 2006 national championship game in Milwaukee.
Wisconsin's Jack Skille celebrates with fans after the Badgers beat Boston College in the 2006 national championship game at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee.
Wisconsin players after beating Boston College in the 2006 national championship game at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee.
