Mersch lands a spot with the Kings

by | Dec 10, 2015

The Los Angeles Kings of the NHL have called up former Wisconsin Badger forward Michael Mersch on Wednesday, marking the former Badger’s first NHL appearance in his three-year pro career. The Kings made the move after an injury to forward Kyle Clifford. If...

McCabe, Mersch tabbed All-Americans

by | Apr 12, 2014

Wisconsin Badger hockey stars Jake McCabe (Eau Claire, Wi.) and Michael Mersch (Park Ridge, Ill.) were tabbed as All-Americans by the American Hockey Coaches Association on Friday. McCabe, who left the Badgers after the season ended to join the Buffalo Sabres, led the...

McCabe to make NHL debut tonight

by | Apr 3, 2014

Wisconsin junior defenseman Jake McCabe (Eau Claire, Wis.) will give up his final year of eligibility to sign a three-year, entry-level contract with the NHL’s Buffalo Sabres.  McCabe is expected to make his NHL debut tonight when the Sabres take on the St....

Mersch signs with LA Kings

by | Apr 2, 2014

Now that the Wisconsin hockey season is over, Badger senior forward Michael Mersch became the first to officially sign a 3-year, entry-level contract with the Los Angeles Kings organization.  Mersch was selected 110th overall and in the fourth round of the 2011 NHL...

Hockey Badgers earn split with Miami (Ohio)

by | Nov 17, 2013

Trailing 2-1 in the third period, Wisconsin Badger senior right-winger Michael Mersch recorded his 50th career goal to tie the game and junior left winger Joseph LaBate tallied the game winner with 4:43 left to give the Badgers a 3-2 win over Miami of Ohio in Oxford,...

Badgers tabbed as Big Ten hockey favorites

by | Sep 19, 2013

Wisconsin has been chosen as the preseason favorite for the inaugural season of Big Ten hockey as voted on by the coaches. The Badgers won 22 games last season and advanced to the NCAA tournament, finishing up its time as a member of the WCHA by capturing the 2013...

Mersch returning to hockey Badgers for senior season

by | Apr 18, 2013

Wisconsin winger Michael Mersch has decided to return for his senior season in Madison, rather than turn pro. Mersch was a fourth round NHL Draft pick by the Los Angeles Kings in 2011. AUDIO: Mersch said it felt best to return to UW :13 The announcement is good news...

Badger hockey undefeated in past seven games

by | Jan 5, 2013

The last time the Wisconsin Badger hockey team lost a game, it was Thanksgiving.  Needless to say, they have been on a roll since then.  They are undefeated in their last seven games, and on a three game win streak. Friday’s 5-3 win over the Alaska-Anchorage...

Hockey Badgers blank Alabama Huntsville

by | Dec 14, 2012

The Wisconsin men’s hockey team earned their first victory at the Kohl Center this season, blanking Alabama Huntsville 5-0 in the first of a two-game weekend series.  Wisconsin’s Nic Kerdiles scored his first goal as a Badger at the 4:00 mark of the first...

Minnesota State sweeps Badgers in hockey

by | Nov 25, 2012

The Minnesota State Mavericks (5-5-2, 3-5-0 WCHA) completed their sweep over the Wisconsin Badgers (1-7-2, 1-5-2 WCHA) with a score of 4-2 on Saturday night. The Mavericks jumped out to an early lead with a goal provided by Matt Leitner at the 4:38 mark in the first...

Badgers’ hockey falls in OT, 5-4

by | Nov 3, 2012

The Wisconsin Badgers men’s hockey team (1-3-1) fell to Colorado College (4-3-0) in dramatic fashion as they lost in overtime, 5-4. The Badgers, who before the game honored “Badger” Bob Johnson, jumped to an early 2-0 lead at the end of the first period with...

Northern Michigan upsets ranked Wisconsin Badgers 2-1

by | Oct 13, 2012

The 15th ranked Wisconsin Badgers (0-1-0) dropped their hockey season opener, 2-1 to the Northern Michigan Wildcats (1-0-0) at the Resch Center in Green Bay on Friday night. The Badgers took the lead 1-0 in the second period when junior forward Michael Mersch scored...

Badger men upset Gophers at Mariucci

by | Mar 3, 2012

The Wisconsin Badger men’s hockey team (16-15-2, 11-14-2 WCHA) played the spoiler on Friday night, upsetting #4 Minnesota 4-1 at Mariucci Arena.  The win is the fourth in a row for the Badgers and 3rd straight on the road. Wisconsin’s Tyler Barnes broke a...