Welcome to the Badger Herald Live Blog for tonight’s men’s hockey action between Wisconsin and Nebraska-Omaha. I am Badger Herald Statistics Editor Brett Sommers alongside Associate Sports Editor Kelly Erickson.
Last night’s game one featured extremely physical play from both teams, including an ejection of UNO’s Zahn Raubenheimer after laying a massive back check on Wisconsin’s Ryan Little. The Badgers got off to a quick start, highlighted by Derek Lee’s goal just 41 seconds into the game. Wisconsin extended its lead to 3-0 in the first period before a late first period goal for the Mavericks. Through the final two periods UNO battled back before eventually scoring the game-winning goal on a last minute power play, taking game one by a score of 5-4.
Tonight Joel Rumpel (2-1-0) will be the starting goalie for Wisconsin and assistant captain John Faulkner (3-2-0) will be in goal for Nebraska-Omaha.
Kelly and I will be here all night detailing the play-by-play from the opening faceoff until the final horn. We are glad for all of you that can join us tonight and enjoy the game.