Wisconsin vs. Ohio State: How to watch, what to know about the women's national championship hockey game
DULUTH, Minn. – The words of day for the Wisconsin women’s hockey team Saturday were rest and recovery.
One day after beating Minnesota in an overtime in a semifinal at the Frozen Four, the Badgers passed on their allotted ice time at AMSOIL Arena in favor of giving their bodies a break.
UW coach Mark Johnson took a similar approach when his team won the title two years ago.
“A bunch of them played a bunch of minutes last night,” he said. “I know as a former player sometimes you get sick and tired of putting your equipment on. We’ll find out tomorrow during the game what kind of energy we have. I’m sure it will be real high. It should be a fun game to watch.”
Wisconsin (28-10-2) faces Ohio State (33-5-2) in the national championship game at 3 p.m. Sunday at AMSOIL Arena.
While the Badgers will be coming off their most intense win of the season, the Buckeyes, who did practice Saturday, won its semifinal over Northeastern in dominating fashion, outshooting the Huskies, 53-15, in a 3-0 victory.
"In my seven years of coaching the Buckeyes yesterday’s game was probably the most elite I’ve seen this team play as a complete unified front,” Ohio State coach Nadine Muzerall said. “I’m excited they’re gaining momentum at the right point.”
Here is what you need to know about the game.
When does Wisconsin play Ohio State in national championship game?
3 p.m. Sunday at AMSOIL Arena in Duluth, Minn.
How can I watch the game?
The game will be broadcast on ESPNU and will be streamed on ESPN+, a subscription service. The game can also be heard on 100.9 in Madison or on the IHeart radio app.
How have the Badgers fared against Ohio State this season?
Wisconsin owns a 1-3 mark against the Buckeyes, though one of the losses came in overtime and another was won during the final minutes of regulation. The Badgers victory came by a 6-5 margin and was decided by a penalty shot in overtime by freshman Kirsten Simms.
How good are the Buckeyes?
Ohio State owned a No. 1 ranking nationally in every week of the season but one. Ten of its players are making their third Frozen Four appearance. Two, seniors Sophie Jaques and Jennifer Gardiner, were named All-Americans on the American Hockey Coaches Association team revealed Thursday. Jacques claimed the Patty Kazmaier Award on Saturday, which is given to the nation’s top player. The team is attempting to become the eighth team in tournament history to win back-to-back championships.
How does the Badgers championship pedigree compare?
Wisconsin has 13 players who have been part of a national championship team. Fifth-year seniors Nicole LaMantia, Sophie Shirley, Britta Curl, Natalie Buchbinder and Cami Kronish were part of the 2019 and ’21 teams. Eight other players, including Lacey Eden, Casey O’Brien, Chayla Edwards and Maddi Wheeler were on the 2021 squad. O’Brien recorded an assist in that game.
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