Photos: Wisconsin men's hockey faces Denver in NCAA title contest
The Badgers take on Denver in the men's hockey national championship game in Las Vegas.
Denver goaltender Johnny Hicks, left, stops a shot by Wisconsin forward Grady Deering in the championship game at the NCAA Frozen Four men's college hockey tournament Saturday in Las Vegas.
Denver forward James Reeder, top, attempts a shot against Wisconsin goaltender Daniel Hauser, bottom, during the championship game at the NCAA Frozen Four men's college hockey tournament Saturday in Las Vegas.
Denver forward Clarke Caswell, right, attempts a shot on Wisconsin goaltender Daniel Hauser, center, during the championship game at the NCAA Frozen Four men's college hockey tournament Saturday in Las Vegas.
Denver defenseman Cale Ashcroft, left, checks Wisconsin forward Ryan Botterill in the championship game at the NCAA Frozen Four men's college hockey tournament Saturday in Las Vegas.
Members of the Wisconsin men's hockey team celebrate after scoring against Denver in the first period of the championship game at the NCAA Frozen Four men's college hockey tournament Saturday in Las Vegas.
Wisconsin forward Vasily Zelenov, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring against Denver in the championship game at the NCAA Frozen Four men's college hockey tournament Saturday in Las Vegas.
Wisconsin forward Quinn Finley, center, attempts a shot on Denver goaltender Johnny Hicks, left, in the championship game at the NCAA Frozen Four men's college hockey tournament Saturday in Las Vegas.
Wisconsin forward Vasily Zelenov, bottom, scores against Denver goaltender Johnny Hicks, top, in championship game at the NCAA Frozen Four men's college hockey tournament Saturday in Las Vegas.
Wisconsin forward Blake Montgomery shoots against Denver in the second period of the championship game at the NCAA Frozen Four tournament Saturday in Las Vegas.Â
Wisconsin forward Jack Horbach shoots around Denver defenseman Eric Jamieson in the second period of the championship game at the NCAA Frozen Four tournament Saturday in Las Vegas.Â
Wisconsin forward Ryan Botterill, center, and Denver defenseman Eric Jamieson, right, battle for the puck in the second period of the championship game at the NCAA Frozen Four tournament Saturday in Las Vegas.Â
Wisconsin forward Ryan Botterill dives to attempt a shot on Denver goaltender Johnny Hicks in the second period of the championship game at the NCAA Frozen Four tournament Saturday in Las Vegas.Â
Wisconsin forward Vasily Zelenov vies for the puck against Denver in the second period of the championship game at the NCAA Frozen Four tournament Saturday in Las Vegas.Â
Wisconsin goaltender Daniel Hauser blocks a shot attempt by Denver in the second period of the championship game at the NCAA Frozen Four tournament Saturday in Las Vegas.Â
Denver forward Rieger Lorenz celebrates after scoring against Wisconsin in the third period of the championship game at the NCAA Frozen Four tournament Saturday in Las Vegas.Â
Denver forward Rieger Lorenz scores against Wisconsin goaltender Daniel Hauser in the third period of the championship game at the NCAA Frozen Four tournament Saturday in Las Vegas.Â
Denver forward Rieger Lorenz scores against Wisconsin goaltender Daniel Hauser in the third period of the championship game at the NCAA Frozen Four tournament Saturday in Las Vegas.Â
Denver forward Rieger Lorenz, center, celebrates after scoring against Wisconsin in the third period of the championship game at the NCAA Frozen Four tournament Saturday in Las Vegas.Â
Wisconsin forward Vasily Zelenov checks Denver defenseman Eric Jamieson in the third period of the championship game at the NCAA Frozen Four tournament Saturday in Las Vegas.Â
Denver forward Kyle Chyzowski scores against Wisconsin goaltender Daniel Hauser in the third period of the championship game at the NCAA Frozen Four tournament Saturday in Las Vegas.Â
Denver players celebrate after a goal by Denver forward Kyle Chyzowski against Wisconsin in the third period of the championship game at the NCAA Frozen Four tournament Saturday in Las Vegas.Â
Denver forward Kyle Chyzowski celebrates after scoring against Wisconsin in the third period of the championship game at the NCAA Frozen Four tournament Saturday in Las Vegas.Â
Denver players celebrate after defeating Wisconsin in the championship game at the NCAA Frozen Four tournament Saturday in Las Vegas.Â
Denver goaltender Johnny Hicks reacts after defeating Wisconsin in the championship game at the NCAA Frozen Four tournament Saturday in Las Vegas.Â
Denver players celebrate after defeating Wisconsin in the championship game at the NCAA Frozen Four tournament Saturday in Las Vegas.Â
Denver players celebrate after defeating Wisconsin in the championship game at the NCAA Frozen Four tournament Saturday in Las Vegas.Â
Denver players celebrate after defeating Wisconsin in the championship game at the NCAA Frozen Four tournament Saturday in Las Vegas.Â
Denver players cut the net after defeating Wisconsin in the championship game at the NCAA Frozen Four tournament Saturday in Las Vegas.Â
Denver players celebrate after a goal by Denver forward Kyle Chyzowski against Wisconsin in the third period of the championship game at the NCAA Frozen Four tournament Saturday in Las Vegas.Â
Denver goaltender Johnny Hicks, center, celebrates after defeating Wisconsin in the championship game at the NCAA Frozen Four tournament Saturday in Las Vegas.Â
Denver players celebrate after defeating Wisconsin in the championship game at the NCAA Frozen Four tournament Saturday in Las Vegas.Â
Denver players celebrate after defeating Wisconsin in the championship game at the NCAA Frozen Four tournament Saturday in Las Vegas.Â
The Badgers sat quietly in their locker room after losing a third-period lead in the national championship game.
The Badgers had 81 attempts to 41 by Denver, but the Pioneers used shot blocks and solid goaltending to win the NCAA title.
