US EditionWisconsin Stuns North Dakota, Will Play for Men's Hockey National Title
Simon Tassy and Ryan Botterill scored 27 seconds apart, and Daniel Hauser made 21 saves as Wisconsin advanced to its first title game since 2010.
- On Thursday, the Wisconsin Badgers defeated North Dakota 2-1 at T-Mobile Arena, advancing to the NCAA Frozen Four championship game for the first time since 2010.
- Simon Tassy and Ryan Botterill scored 27 seconds apart in the first period, building a 2-0 lead and ending a 63-save streak by North Dakota goalie Jan Spunar.
- Wisconsin goaltender Daniel Hauser stopped 21 shots, including a critical glove save during a late 6-on-5 power play. "He's crushed it," Wisconsin coach Mike Hastings said of his netminder.
- North Dakota's Ellis Rickwood scored with 52.7 seconds remaining, but the Fighting Hawks went 0 for 5 on power plays. "We really should capitalize," defenseman Jake Livanavage said.
- The Badgers will face the winner of Michigan and Denver in Saturday's championship game at 5:30 p.m. ET, seeking their first national title since 2006.
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