Wisconsin hockey captain bounces back, sends Badgers to Frozen ...
For the first time since 2010, the Wisconsin Badgers will compete in the national semifinal
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Wisconsin Badgers men’s hockey reached the Frozen Four in 2026, with captain Ben Dexheimer scoring the OT winner in the regional final, sending UW to the national semifinals in Las Vegas. This marked the program’s return to the Frozen Four for the first time since 2010. [Source coverage discussing the overtime goal and Frozen Four berth][2]
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The 2025–26 season saw the Badgers finishing with strong consistent play in Big Ten play and earning a postseason berth, setting up a path to the NCAA tournament and Frozen Four in Las Vegas. Regional results and ongoing coverage highlighted Wisconsin’s comeback performances and key players like Dexheimer. [Season recap and postseason context][2]
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In recent head-to-head showdowns, Wisconsin had notable wins and competitive losses against Big Ten rivals such as Minnesota and Michigan State, with late-season momentum building into the NCAA tournament run. Coaches and players comments from postgame appearances emphasize adjusting strategies after tough stretches. [Postgame and rivalry coverage][1][8]
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Wisconsin’s official athletics site and long-form archives provide current season stats, game logs, and postgame press conferences. For precise game-by-game results, scorers, and goaltender records, the team’s page and archives are the best primary sources. [team site and archives][9][10]
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