Wisconsin Badgers Men's Hockey Schedule
The University of Wisconsin-Madison men's ice hockey team is a division 1 NCAA hockey team representing the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the Big Ten Conference. The team was established in 1921 and has since then established itself as one of the most competitive teams in college hockey. The Wisconsin Badgers have won 7 National Championships, 9 WCHA regular season titles, and 2 WCHA playoff championships. In this article, we will take a closer look at the Wisconsin Badgers Men's Hockey Schedule for the upcoming season.
Preseason Games
The Wisconsin Badgers men's hockey team will begin their preseason games with an exhibition match against the University of Michigan on October 2nd, 2021. The game will be played at the Yost Ice Arena in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It will be a great opportunity for the team to test their skills against one of the strongest teams in college hockey.
Regular Season Games
The Wisconsin Badgers men's hockey team will play a total of 34 games in the regular season. The regular season will begin on October 8th, 2021, with a home game against Ohio State University. It will be an exciting start to the season as Ohio State is one of the most competitive teams in college hockey. The regular season will end on March 5th, 2022, with an away game against Michigan State University.
The schedule includes games against all the teams in the Big Ten Conference, including Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State, Michigan State, and Notre Dame. The games will be played both at home and away, providing the team with an opportunity to showcase their skills in front of their home crowd as well as on the road.
Postseason Games
If the Wisconsin Badgers men's hockey team performs well in the regular season, they will qualify for the Big Ten Conference Tournament. The tournament will be held from March 10th to March 19th, 2022, at the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
If the Wisconsin Badgers men's hockey team wins the Big Ten Conference Tournament, they will automatically qualify for the NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament. The tournament will be held from March 25th to April 9th, 2022, at the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It will be a great opportunity for the team to compete against the best teams in college hockey and win their 8th National Championship.
Conclusion
The Wisconsin Badgers men's hockey team has a challenging schedule for the upcoming season, with games against some of the strongest teams in college hockey. The team will need to perform at their best to win the Big Ten Conference Tournament and qualify for the NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament. With the support of their fans and the dedication of their players and coaching staff, the Wisconsin Badgers men's hockey team can achieve great success this season.
