The Wisconsin Badgers continued their dream run to the NCAA Tournament by defeating No. 2 North Dakota 2-1 in the Frozen Four semifinals on Thursday.
Wisconsin’s two first-period goals within 30 seconds of game time set the tone early. Mike Hastings’ team held North Dakota at bay until the final minutes when, with an empty net, the Fighting Hawks scored to cut the Badgers’ lead. Wisconsin held on at the final buzzer and pulled off an improbable upset.
The Badgers entered the NCAA Tournament ranked 12th. They defeated No. 3 Michigan State in the quarterfinals and No. 2 North Dakota in the semifinals. They will face Denver, which defeated No. 1 Michigan in two overtimes, in the other semifinal on Thursday.
For those wondering when the Badgers will compete for their first national title since 2006, here is the date and time of the championship tilt.
When will Wisconsin hockey play in the NCAA Frozen Four national title game?
- date: Saturday, April 11
- Place: T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada
- Time: 5:30 PM ET, 4:30 PM CT, 2:30 PM PT (local)
- rival: denver
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