Wisconsin Women's Hockey Preps for Minnesota Duluth After Ohio State Setback
Wisconsin's Kirsten Simms (27) control the puck as Minnesota's Madeline Wethington defends during the teams' national semifinals at AMSOIL Arena in Duluth, Minn. on Friday March 17, 2023. Uw Minnesota Frozen Four 4 March 17 2023
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Wisconsin Women's Hockey: A Hard-Fought Battle
Despite an impressive season, the Wisconsin women's hockey team faced tough losses against Ohio State this past weekend, bringing their season record to 12-2-0. After a 0-3 loss on Friday, the Badgers were looking to make a comeback in Saturday's game. Ohio State scored in the first period and freshman Cassie Hall was the only player from both teams to score in the second period, bringing her season total up to 8 goals. The teams were deadlocked 1-1 as they headed into overtime, where Ohio State ultimately clinched the win, defeating Wisconsin 2-1. These losses have dropped the Badgers to #3 in the rankings with 263 points.
A Look Ahead: The Minnesota Duluth Challenge
The Wisconsin women's hockey team now faces a bye week, providing them time to regroup before their next challenge against #9 Minnesota Duluth. The upcoming series, scheduled for December 2 and 3 , is crucial for the Badgers. With a historical edge over Minnesota Duluth, Wisconsin aims to leverage their home advantage and reignite their winning streak. Wisconsin's record against Minnesota Duluth stands at 57-36-15, with an impressive win streak that went from October 2018 through February 2020.
To Sum It Up
- Wisconsin women's hockey faced back-to-back defeats against Ohio State, affecting their season record and rankings.
- Freshman Cassie Hall stands out with a crucial goal, showcasing the team's potential and depth.
- The Badgers look forward to their home series against Minnesota Duluth, aiming to leverage historical success and home advantage.
Up Next for Wisconsin Women's Hockey
Wisconsin's series against Minnesota Duluth will take place at home at La Bahn Arena. Saturday's game is set to start at 4 PM CT and on Sunday the puck will drop at 3 PM CT. Badgers fans can watch the games on B1G+ as tickets for the series are already sold out.
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