Wisconsin Faces Quinnipiac in NCAA Men's Hockey Tournament
The Badgers challenge defending champions Quinnipiac in a bid to break a 14-year NCAA tournament victory drought.
- Wisconsin Badgers, under first-year coach Mike Hastings, aim to secure their first NCAA men's hockey tournament win in 14 years against Quinnipiac.
- The match is a critical first-round game in Providence, Rhode Island, with the winner set to face Boston College.
- Quinnipiac, the defending national champions, boasts a strong team with top national rankings in scoring defense and offense.
- Wisconsin's senior goaltender, Kyle McClellan, leads the nation with a .931 save percentage, highlighting the team's defensive strength.
- The game is part of a weekend filled with college hockey excitement in Providence, hosting one of four NCAA Hockey Tournament regionals.