Kalynuk signs with NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks

Wisconsin junior defenseman Wyatt Kalynuk is forgoing his final year of collegiate eligibility after signing a two-year entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks.  The deal runs through 2021-22 with a $925,000 salary cap hit.  The Blackhawks announced the...

Caufield to return to Badgers for sophomore season

Wisconsin right winger Cole Caufield informed coach Tony Granato that he’s planning to return for a second season with the Badgers. Caufield led the team in scoring as a freshman.  He was the 15th overall pick in the 2019 NHL draft by the Montreal Canadians. ...

Badgers rout Merrimack to split opening weekend

The Wisconsin Badger men’s hockey team pulled out their first win of the season, rolling to a 11-5 win over Merrimack in North Andover, Massachusetts on Saturday night. After falling 5-3 to Boston College on Friday night, Wisconsin racked up double-digit goals...

Hockey Badgers picked to finish third in the Big Ten

Penn State was tabbed the favorite in the 2019-20 Big Ten hockey preseason coaches’ poll. Last season, Penn State made their second Big Ten Tournament championship game appearance in three years.  The Nittany Lions completed the year leading the nation in almost...