Archived Gameday Blog: Women's hockey vs. Mercyhurst (March 10)

By Ross LaDue on March 10, 2012 1:05 PM | No TrackBacks
The UWBadgers.com Gameday Blog provided live coverage of Wisconsin's 3-1 win over Mercyhurst in the 2012 NCAA quarterfinals on March 10, 2012. An archived version of the blog is below.


 Women's Hockey Gameday Blog vs. Mercyhurst(03/10/2012) 
6:38
Julie McKay: 
Welcome to the Badger women's hockey gameday blog!
Saturday March 10, 2012 6:38 Julie McKay
6:39
Julie McKay: 
Wisconsin is taking on Mercyhurst tonight after earning the No. 1 seed in the 2012 NCAA tournament.
Saturday March 10, 2012 6:39 Julie McKay
6:40
Julie McKay: 
Both teams are out on the ice warming up with 27:15 on the pregame clock before the start of the quarterfinal game
Saturday March 10, 2012 6:40 Julie McKay
6:41
Julie McKay: 
This season the Badgers have out-scored their opponents 19-5 after coming off a loss.
Saturday March 10, 2012 6:41 Julie McKay
6:41
Julie McKay: 
Wisconsin dropped a 3-1 decision to Minnesota Duluth last weekend in the semifinals of the 2012 WCHA Final Face-Off.
Saturday March 10, 2012 6:41 Julie McKay
6:43
Julie McKay: 
After winning the College Hockey America regular-season championship, Mercyhurst enters the national tournament following a loss to Robert Morris in the CHA tournament championship game. It is the eighth consecutive year that Mercyhurst has received a berth into the NCAA tournament.
Saturday March 10, 2012 6:43 Julie McKay
6:44
Julie McKay: 
Mercyhurst has only played Wisconsin a total of seven times, with the Badgers taking all seven games.
Saturday March 10, 2012 6:44 Julie McKay
6:46
Julie McKay: 
It's looking like there will be a decent crowd here at the Kohl Center tonight. The Wisconsin band is already getting the student section up and dancing
Saturday March 10, 2012 6:46 Julie McKay
6:47
Julie McKay: 
Brianna Decker was named the 2012 WCHA Offensive Player of the Year and All-WCHA First Team last weekend, currently leading the nation with 36 goals and is second in the nation with 78 point, averaging 2.11 points per game.
Saturday March 10, 2012 6:47 Julie McKay
6:48
Julie McKay: 
Last Thursday, the Badger junior was named a finalist for the 2012 Patty Kaz Award, announced by USA Hockey.
Saturday March 10, 2012 6:48 Julie McKay
6:50
Julie McKay: 
A total of five Badgers earned All-WCHA honors, including Decker. Junior defenseman Stefanie McKeough was named the Defensive Player of the Year and sophomore Alex Rigsby took home the league's Goaltending Champion award.
Saturday March 10, 2012 6:50 Julie McKay
6:51
Julie McKay: 
Both McKeough and Rigsby were also named All-WCHA Second Team. Senior forward Hilary Knight joined Decker among the four forwards awarded All-WCHA First Team honors. Brooke Ammerman was named to the Third Team and head coach Mark Johnson was named the WCHA Coach of the Year for the fifth time in his career.
Saturday March 10, 2012 6:51 Julie McKay
6:52
[Comment From lukeluke: ] 
is the video up yet? thanks!
Saturday March 10, 2012 6:52 luke
6:52
Julie McKay: 
Here's the link to the video: http://wpt.org/wisconsinchannel/
It probably won't be up until the start of the game though
Saturday March 10, 2012 6:52 Julie McKay
6:55
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Does the video only work on PC's or macs too?
Saturday March 10, 2012 6:55 Guest
6:55
Julie McKay: 
I'm not sure. When I pull it up on my mac, it says I need to install a plug-in
Saturday March 10, 2012 6:55 Julie McKay
6:57
[Comment From DugganDuggan: ] 
Wish I could be there to watch! Go badgers
Saturday March 10, 2012 6:57 Duggan
6:57
Julie McKay: 
Thanks for following along tonight!
Saturday March 10, 2012 6:57 Julie McKay
7:00
Julie McKay: 
Both teams back on the ice with 6: 44 minutes until the puck drops. The crowd is already making a lot of noise as we get ready for the starting lineups.
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:00 Julie McKay
7:01
[Comment From SASA: ] 
Will you let us know when the game is up?
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:01 SA
7:02
Julie McKay: 
Under five minutes until the puck drops. Stats and video should be up and running by then. I'll let you know when the game gets underway
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:02 Julie McKay
7:02
Julie McKay: 
Here are tonight's starting lines.
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:02 Julie McKay
7:02
Julie McKay: 
Starting for Mercyhurst: Jess Jones, Kelley Steadman, Christine Bestland, Molly Byrne, Pam Zgoda and Hillary Pattenden in the net for the Lakers
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:02 Julie McKay
7:02
Julie McKay: 
Starting for Wisconsin: Carolyne Prevost, Brianna Decker, Brooke Ammerman, Brittany Haverstock, Saige Pacholok and Alex Rigsby in the net for the Badgers.
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:02 Julie McKay
7:07
Julie McKay: 
Here we go!
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:07 Julie McKay
7:08
Julie McKay: 
Badgers get an early steal from Mercyhurst and Knight makes a wrap around pass from behind the net in their offensive zone but pass missed it's target
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:08 Julie McKay
7:09
Julie McKay: 
Mercyhurst gets the puck back. Another Badger steal but the Lakers take it back before Wisconsin is able to get it out of the neutral zone
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:09 Julie McKay
7:09
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Big crowd?
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:09 Guest
7:09
Julie McKay: 
Yes! and loud too. Loving the energy right from the start
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:09 Julie McKay
7:09
Twitter
BadgerWHockey: 
RT @McKay_Julie: Game time!!! Let's go Badgers! @BadgerWHockey http://twitter.com/McKay_Julie/status/178647965500575744/photo/1 [via Twitter]
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:09 BadgerWHockey
7:10
Julie McKay: 
Icing on Mercyhurst
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:10 Julie McKay
7:10
Julie McKay: 
Mercyhurst wins the faceoff
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:10 Julie McKay
7:11
Julie McKay: 
Unable to get it out of Wisconsin's offensive zone yet
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:11 Julie McKay
7:11
Julie McKay: 
Knight able to steal it away and Haverstock's shot goes wide
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:11 Julie McKay
7:12
Julie McKay: 
Mercyhurst back in their offensive zone but Badgers get it back quick
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:12 Julie McKay
7:12
Julie McKay: 
Turnbull's shot goes into the side of the net. Mercyhurst with another icing call
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:12 Julie McKay
7:13
Julie McKay: 
Decker almost able to spin and get a shot off following the faceoff but it's pushed away by Laker D
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:13 Julie McKay
7:13
Julie McKay: 
Brooke Ammerman getting a shot off but blocked by Mercyhurst
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:13 Julie McKay
7:14
Julie McKay: 
Haverstock tries to push the puck ahead from the other end but Lakers made the interception
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:14 Julie McKay
7:14
Julie McKay: 
Brittany Ammerman tries to get it back but Lakers find the puck again
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:14 Julie McKay
7:15
Julie McKay: 
Badgers win the faceoff and try to get the puck out of the neutral zone. Looked like it was Josephs that was slammed down by the boards and Mercyhurst gets called for the penalty.
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:15 Julie McKay
7:16
Julie McKay: 
Penalty on Jones for a body-check
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:16 Julie McKay
7:16
Julie McKay: 
Badgers on the PP
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:16 Julie McKay
7:17
Julie McKay: 
Lakers clear the puck
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:17 Julie McKay
7:17
Julie McKay: 
One minute left in the PP
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:17 Julie McKay
7:18
Julie McKay: 
Badgers bringing the puck up but Lakers clear it again. 24 seconds left in the PP
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:18 Julie McKay
7:18
Julie McKay: 
Alev gets a great shot off from just inside the blue line but Pattenden just makes the save
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:18 Julie McKay
7:18
[Comment From Ice DogIce Dog: ] 
Is everyone getting video?
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:18 Ice Dog
7:19
Julie McKay: 
Both teams at full strength
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:19 Julie McKay
7:19
Julie McKay: 
Knight with a great shot as she was falling in front of the net
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:19 Julie McKay
7:19
Julie McKay: 
Pattenden with another save
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:19 Julie McKay
7:20
Julie McKay: 
A "nice save" screen came up on the scoreboard. Confused for a second but forgot we have to use neutral ones now that we're in the NCAA playoffs
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:20 Julie McKay
7:20
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
I have video but a small box
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:20 Guest
7:21
Julie McKay: 
Puck in the neutral zone but goes into the bench
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:21 Julie McKay
7:21
Julie McKay: 
Mercyhurst wins the faceoff
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:21 Julie McKay
7:21
Julie McKay: 
Steadman trying to bring the puck up in front of the pack
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:21 Julie McKay
7:21
Julie McKay: 
Badger D right on her though
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:21 Julie McKay
7:22
Julie McKay: 
Puck goes back-and-forth and Badgers get a breakaway
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:22 Julie McKay
7:22
Julie McKay: 
Pattenden with another save
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:22 Julie McKay
7:22
Julie McKay: 
Great pass in front of the net and Josephs shot barley tipped away by Pattenden
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:22 Julie McKay
7:23
Julie McKay: 
Another close shot from Wisconsin. This one from Decker
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:23 Julie McKay
7:24
Julie McKay: 
Doesn't go in but Decker steals the puck away and makes a great pass to Prevost on the right side of the net and she puts it in the backdoor!
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:24 Julie McKay
7:24
Julie McKay: 
Great goal from Wisconsin! Badgers go up 1-0 with 7:30 left in the period
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:24 Julie McKay
7:25
Julie McKay: 
Absolutely loving the crowd tonight!
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:25 Julie McKay
7:25
Julie McKay: 
Sylvester fighting to keep the puck in the corner and makes the pass to Turnbull. Puck gets stolen away but Packer makes the steal
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:25 Julie McKay
7:26
Julie McKay: 
Puck goes back and forth once again. Decker snags it and tries for the same play as before. Pattenden able to break up the pass before Prevost could get it on the side of the net
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:26 Julie McKay
7:27
Julie McKay: 
Brooke steals the puck away but shot attempt gets blocked
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:27 Julie McKay
7:28
Twitter
BadgerWHockey: 
Badgers score first! @bdecker1814 finds @cprevost27 on the side of the net and the senior puts it in the backdoor! UW up 1-0! [via Twitter]
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:28 BadgerWHockey
7:28
Julie McKay: 
Despite the back and forth play, Mercyhurst just got its first and second SOG of the game
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:28 Julie McKay
7:29
Julie McKay: 
Badgers leading 11-2 in SOG
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:29 Julie McKay
7:30
Julie McKay: 
Prevost with a long shot from just inside the blue line but goes wide right
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:30 Julie McKay
7:31
Julie McKay: 
Badgers with the puck in Mercyhurst's offensive zone but Lakers steal it away before it can get into the neutral zone. Rigsby makes the save
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:31 Julie McKay
7:31
Julie McKay: 
Grenier taking down Josephs at center ice as the puck goes into the Badgers' offensive zone
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:31 Julie McKay
7:32
Julie McKay: 
Nothing called though. Crowd not happy with that
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:32 Julie McKay
7:32
Julie McKay: 
One minute left in the period and the puck is trapped in the corner of UW's offensive zone
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:32 Julie McKay
7:32
Julie McKay: 
Can't get a shot to go and Lakers try to make a push
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:32 Julie McKay
7:32
Julie McKay: 
20 seconds left
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:32 Julie McKay
7:33
Julie McKay: 
Higson with a shot from the blue line but Rigsby makes the save as the clock winds down.
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:33 Julie McKay
7:33
Julie McKay: 
That's it for the first period! Badgers lead, 1-0 after one
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:33 Julie McKay
7:38
Julie McKay: 
First period stats: Badgers leading SOG, 12-6. Lakers with the lone penalty of the period. Rigsby saved all 6 shots she faced, Pattenden made 11 saves giving up one goal
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:38 Julie McKay
7:40
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
I love this time of year! Badger Basketball and Women's Hockey in contention for another Title!:)
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:40 Guest
7:40
Julie McKay: 
Me too! My favorite time of year!
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:40 Julie McKay
7:43
Julie McKay: 
There's a great atmosphere here at the Kohl Center tonight. I'm happy students made a showing for the playoffs. And it's always nice to have the Wisconsin band here too!
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:43 Julie McKay
7:45
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
That's awesome!
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:45 Guest
7:46
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
can you watch it live anywhere?
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:46 Guest
7:47
Julie McKay: 
Yep! You can watch the game on http://wpt.org/wisconsinchannel/
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:47 Julie McKay
7:47
[Comment From mikemike: ] 
GREAT TO HERE THE FANS SHOWED UP. EVERY TEAM REPRESENTING WISCONSIN DESERVES OUR SUPPORT. ESPECIALLY THIS TIME OF YEAR. THANKS JULIE
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:47 mike
7:47
Julie McKay: 
Agreed! It's fun to see the Kohl Center like this for our last home game too
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:47 Julie McKay
7:48
Julie McKay: 
Time for the second period to get underway!
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:48 Julie McKay
7:49
Julie McKay: 
Badgers win the faceoff but Mercyhurst gets it back quickly. Working to get it out of Wisconsin's offensive zone now but UW put the pressure on
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:49 Julie McKay
7:50
Julie McKay: 
Badgers steal it back and look for a shot but gets pushed away and goes into the Laker's offensive zone
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:50 Julie McKay
7:50
Julie McKay: 
Back and forth play continuing early in this period
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:50 Julie McKay
7:50
[Comment From mikemike: ] 
KEEP THE PRESSURE ON THEM BIG RED!!!
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:50 mike
7:51
Julie McKay: 
Knight behind the net but gets tripped up and is pushed away. Badgers still able to get the puck back and Brittany able to put a shot up. Pattenden makes the save
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:51 Julie McKay
7:51
Julie McKay: 
Badgers keep the puck in their offensive zone
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:51 Julie McKay
7:52
Julie McKay: 
Can't get another shot off before Lakers get the puck back
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:52 Julie McKay
7:52
Julie McKay: 
First Badger penalty of the game. Alev sits for 2 after an interference call
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:52 Julie McKay
7:52
Julie McKay: 
Lakers on the PP
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:52 Julie McKay
7:53
Julie McKay: 
Badgers clear the puck and make it down to try to make something happen
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:53 Julie McKay
7:53
Julie McKay: 
Laker D pushes the puck away before Wisconsin can get a shot off in front of the net
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:53 Julie McKay
7:54
Julie McKay: 
Lakers trying to set up their possession but Wisconsin makes a block and clears the puck again
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:54 Julie McKay
7:54
Julie McKay: 
30 seconds on Mercyhurst's PP
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:54 Julie McKay
7:54
Julie McKay: 
Both teams at full strength now
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:54 Julie McKay
7:55
Julie McKay: 
UW with the puck in their offensive zone but UW shot gets blocked
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:55 Julie McKay
7:55
Julie McKay: 
Rigsby with a save on the other end
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:55 Julie McKay
7:55
Julie McKay: 
Lakers get the rebound and Rigsby makes a huge diving save.
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:55 Julie McKay
7:56
Julie McKay: 
Pile up in front of the net and both teams start pushing each other down after play has stopped
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:56 Julie McKay
7:56
Julie McKay: 
Brittany and Mercyhurst's Grenier both with penalty calls
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:56 Julie McKay
7:56
Julie McKay: 
Badgers get the faceoff and look to push into their offensive zone
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:56 Julie McKay
7:57
Julie McKay: 
UW outlet pass to Knight but her shot is saved
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:57 Julie McKay
7:57
[Comment From AndyAndy: ] 
I feel a goal coming soon!
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:57 Andy
7:57
Julie McKay: 
**knock on wood!
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:57 Julie McKay
7:57
Julie McKay: 
:)
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:57 Julie McKay
7:57
Julie McKay: 
Mercyhurst behind the net. Gets the pass off to the crease but shot goes wide
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:57 Julie McKay
7:58
Julie McKay: 
Lakers with the rebound but UW gets it back. Decker with a long shot but goes wide
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:58 Julie McKay
7:58
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
hillary knight is amazing.
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:58 Guest
7:58
Julie McKay: 
She is, isn't she! Bummed to see she didn't make the top-3 patty kaz finalists
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:58 Julie McKay
7:59
Julie McKay: 
Happy Decker did though!
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:59 Julie McKay
7:59
Julie McKay: 
Both teams at full strength
Saturday March 10, 2012 7:59 Julie McKay
8:00
Julie McKay: 
Play's stuck in the neutral zone and UW finally able to clear it
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:00 Julie McKay
8:00
[Comment From great day for hockeygreat day for hockey: ] 
Decker should win it!
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:00 great day for hockey
8:00
Julie McKay: 
Hopefully! (once again, knock on wood haha)
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:00 Julie McKay
8:01
Julie McKay: 
Wisconsin wins the faceoff. Mercyhurst gets the puck back in UW's offensive zone. Badgers get it right back
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:01 Julie McKay
8:01
Julie McKay: 
Knight with the puck behind the net. Her intended receiver unable to get the pass though
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:01 Julie McKay
8:02
[Comment From mikemike: ] 
lets find the net bucky!!!!
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:02 mike
8:03
Julie McKay: 
Badgers with the puck in their corner. Back out to Zgraja. Takes the shot from the blue line but goes barley wide. Lakers push the puck the other way
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:03 Julie McKay
8:04
Julie McKay: 
Rigsby with another save for Wisconsin
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:04 Julie McKay
8:04
Julie McKay: 
Mercyhurst wins the faceoff in their offensive zone
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:04 Julie McKay
8:05
Julie McKay: 
Badger D able to prevent a shot and Pacholok picks up the loose puck
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:05 Julie McKay
8:05
Julie McKay: 
Josephs' shot on the other end blocked but picked up by Decker. Another missed shot and the puck is picked up by Decker again
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:05 Julie McKay
8:06
Julie McKay: 
Another jumble in front of the net and Brooke gets shoved in the face hard
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:06 Julie McKay
8:06
Julie McKay: 
Somehow she gets called with the penalty??
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:06 Julie McKay
8:07
Julie McKay: 
Wow. Not sure about that call!
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:07 Julie McKay
8:07
Julie McKay: 
And no Lakers get penalties on that play.. interesting
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:07 Julie McKay
8:07
Julie McKay: 
Mercyhurst on the PP
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:07 Julie McKay
8:08
Julie McKay: 
Badgers quickly steal the puck in Lakers' offensive zone. Outlet pass to Sylvester but her 1v2 shot goes wide
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:08 Julie McKay
8:09
Julie McKay: 
Badgers clear the puck again. Mercyhurst on a breakaway the other way and Rigsby makes a huge 1v1 save!
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:09 Julie McKay
8:09
Julie McKay: 
Both teams at full strength! GREAT D from Wisconsin on that PP!
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:09 Julie McKay
8:09
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
we'll just prove our pk is better then theirs
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:09 Guest
8:09
[Comment From NancyNancy: ] 
Lets go Red! (From my 8 yr old goalie daughter who idolizes Rigsby)
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:09 Nancy
8:10
Julie McKay: 
Sorry I keep forgetting to update the clock! There's 4:20 left in the 2nd period. Badgers still up 1-0
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:10 Julie McKay
8:10
Julie McKay: 
Brittany and Knight on the breakaway but Laker D intercepts their pass
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:10 Julie McKay
8:11
[Comment From great day for hockeygreat day for hockey: ] 
Let's go RED!!
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:11 great day for hockey
8:11
Julie McKay: 
Puck trapped in the neutral zone
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:11 Julie McKay
8:12
Julie McKay: 
Sylvester able to come out with it. Shot gets saved in front of the net and she tries for another. Pattenden makes the saves
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:12 Julie McKay
8:12
Julie McKay: 
Mercyhurst stuck in UW's offensive zone and Prevost steals it back
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:12 Julie McKay
8:12
Julie McKay: 
Gets the puck to Turnbull. Turnbull to Jaminski but her shot gets blocked
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:12 Julie McKay
8:13
Julie McKay: 
Puck in the neutral zone again
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:13 Julie McKay
8:13
Julie McKay: 
Badgers push it into their neutral zone again but Mercyhurst gets it back. Packer with the steal
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:13 Julie McKay
8:13
Julie McKay: 
Brickner attempts a shot at the blue line up ends up with a pass
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:13 Julie McKay
8:14
Julie McKay: 
One minute left in the period
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:14 Julie McKay
8:14
[Comment From Dale steenbergDale steenberg: ] 
Go get em lady badgers!!!
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:14 Dale steenberg
8:14
Julie McKay: 
Badgers win the faceoff in their offensive zone. Mercyhurst picks it up and tries for a breakaway
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:14 Julie McKay
8:15
Julie McKay: 
Steadman on the 1v4. Shoots a floater and Rigsby misses it.
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:15 Julie McKay
8:15
Julie McKay: 
Lakers score.
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:15 Julie McKay
8:15
Julie McKay: 
Tied up at 1 with 10 seconds left in the period
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:15 Julie McKay
8:16
Julie McKay: 
Puck in Wisconsin's offensive zone but Mercyhurst holds onto it as the clock winds down
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:16 Julie McKay
8:16
Julie McKay: 
That was a weird goal. Looked like Rigsby misjudged its path
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:16 Julie McKay
8:17
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Shots on goal
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:17 Guest
8:17
Julie McKay: 
Badgers still lead in SOG at the end of the second, 22-16
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:17 Julie McKay
8:18
[Comment From BethBeth: ] 
Who are the refs?
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:18 Beth
8:18
Julie McKay: 
Refs today are Dan Lick and Dave Lick. Linesmen are Dan Fitzsimons and Sara Anderson
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:18 Julie McKay
8:18
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
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Saturday March 10, 2012 8:18 Guest
8:18
Julie McKay: 
My thoughts exactly
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:18 Julie McKay
8:18
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Have you heard an attendance figure?
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:18 Guest
8:18
Julie McKay: 
Nope, not yet. I'll get it to you when I hear it
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:18 Julie McKay
8:19
Julie McKay: 
SOG for the period were even at 10 apiece
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:19 Julie McKay
8:20
Julie McKay: 
Play's been really physical today. Actually surprised by only five penalties at the end of two
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:20 Julie McKay
8:22
[Comment From mfrmeanymfrmeany: ] 
so just got on ,who scored for us
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:22 mfrmeany
8:23
Julie McKay: 
Prevost made the backdoor goal from a great pass from Decker at the 11:48 mark in the first period
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:23 Julie McKay
8:24
Twitter
BadgerWHockey: 
Mercyhurst ties up the game with 40 seconds left in the period. Knotted up at 1 going into the third period [via Twitter]
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:24 BadgerWHockey
8:25
Julie McKay: 
The band is still keeping the crowd active during the intermission. Good to get the energy level up going into the third period!
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:25 Julie McKay
8:27
[Comment From mfrmeanymfrmeany: ] 
thanks for the update,great job as usual for you
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:27 mfrmeany
8:27
Julie McKay: 
Thanks! I appreciate it! Glad to have all of you following along
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:27 Julie McKay
8:28
[Comment From FanFan: ] 
A whole period left,but here's hoping for a Badger victory with no need for overtime (or 2 or4)...
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:28 Fan
8:28
Julie McKay: 
I'm not a fan of OT either, but today I'm willing to sit here as long as it takes if we come up with the win! :)
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:28 Julie McKay
8:30
[Comment From mfrmeanymfrmeany: ] 
its nice to watch this in az,as once a die hard -always a die hard big crowd?
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:30 mfrmeany
8:30
Julie McKay: 
Thanks for following along! Love all the support for the team! And yes, big crowd today. They've been staying loud too with help from the band
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:30 Julie McKay
8:31
Julie McKay: 
Badgers back on the ice!
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:31 Julie McKay
8:31
Julie McKay: 
Oh yeah, Mercyhurst is too..
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:31 Julie McKay
8:31
Julie McKay: 
Time for third period hockey!
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:31 Julie McKay
8:32
Julie McKay: 
Decker wins the opening faceoff for Wisconsin but gets pushed to Mercyhurst right away
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:32 Julie McKay
8:33
Julie McKay: 
Lakers get a shot off in their offensive zone but Decker makes the block
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:33 Julie McKay
8:33
Julie McKay: 
Decker on the other end but shot barley goes wide
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:33 Julie McKay
8:33
Julie McKay: 
Badgers get the rebound and Packer's shot saved. UW gets it again but can't get the wrap around shot to go
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:33 Julie McKay
8:34
Julie McKay: 
Mercyhurst on the other but Badgers get it back in the neutral zone
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:34 Julie McKay
8:35
Julie McKay: 
Big shot from Alev but gets blocked by Laker D
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:35 Julie McKay
8:36
Julie McKay: 
Badgers are 3-0-1 this season tying after the second period
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:36 Julie McKay
8:37
Julie McKay: 
Puck stuck in Lakers' offensive zone. Brooke picks it up and goes on the breakaway. Great shot past her defender but Pattenden makes the save
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:37 Julie McKay
8:37
Julie McKay: 
Back and forth again. Knight with the puck now. Pushes it out to set up their possession
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:37 Julie McKay
8:38
Julie McKay: 
Mercyhurst snags it away but Zgraja gets it back
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:38 Julie McKay
8:38
Julie McKay: 
Another possession change and Rigsby gets the save. UW with the rebound, looking to make a push
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:38 Julie McKay
8:39
Julie McKay: 
Turnbull works the puck down the side and gets in front of the net. Attempts a pass but Josephs gets leveled going for the pass
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:39 Julie McKay
8:39
Julie McKay: 
Once again, no penalty called on what seemed like a very obvious one
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:39 Julie McKay
8:40
Julie McKay: 
Prevost steals the puck away on the other end. Goes on a 1v1 but puck gets pushed out behind her before she can get the shot off
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:40 Julie McKay
8:41
Julie McKay: 
Packer in the corner but Mercyhurst gets it back. Long shot pushed away by Rigsby. Packer picks it up in the neutral zone
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:41 Julie McKay
8:41
Julie McKay: 
Rigsby pulled
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:41 Julie McKay
8:41
Julie McKay: 
Badgers try to get the puck out of the neutral zone but a Laker penalty is called before they can get anything to go
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:41 Julie McKay
8:42
Julie McKay: 
This one on Buquet
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:42 Julie McKay
8:42
Julie McKay: 
Rigsby back in the net as the Badgers go on the PP
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:42 Julie McKay
8:42
Julie McKay: 
Knight trying to work the puck in. Decker moves to the point and gets it out to Knight on the right side
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:42 Julie McKay
8:43
Julie McKay: 
No shot
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:43 Julie McKay
8:43
Julie McKay: 
Mercyhurst on the breakaway and Rigsby with another big time save
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:43 Julie McKay
8:43
Julie McKay: 
Badgers on the breakaway. Play gets broken up but Badgers still hold the puck
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:43 Julie McKay
8:43
Julie McKay: 
10 left in the PP
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:43 Julie McKay
8:44
Julie McKay: 
Puck in front of the net but another Badger gets shoved down.
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:44 Julie McKay
8:44
Julie McKay: 
Both teams at full strength. Crowd unhappy about the lack of penalty call
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:44 Julie McKay
8:45
Julie McKay: 
and Packer does get a penalty. Crowd is REALLY unhappy about that one (me too, but I'm a little quieter in the press box haha)
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:45 Julie McKay
8:45
Julie McKay: 
Mercyhurst on the PP
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:45 Julie McKay
8:45
Julie McKay: 
Badgers able to clear the puck after Mercyhurst tried to work it in
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:45 Julie McKay
8:45
Julie McKay: 
9:50 left in the game, 1:11 left in the Laker PP
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:45 Julie McKay
8:45
[Comment From AndyAndy: ] 
Lets go Badgers!
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:45 Andy
8:46
Julie McKay: 
Jaminski gets brought down but play continues
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:46 Julie McKay
8:46
Julie McKay: 
30 seconds left in the PP
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:46 Julie McKay
8:46
Julie McKay: 
Badgers break up a Laker pass but they set up again
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:46 Julie McKay
8:47
Julie McKay: 
Prevost deflects a pass and goes on the breakaway
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:47 Julie McKay
8:47
Julie McKay: 
Last second pass to Knight and she puts it in!!!
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:47 Julie McKay
8:47
Julie McKay: 
Knight with the shorthanded goal and the crowd is going wild!
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:47 Julie McKay
8:47
Julie McKay: 
3 seconds left in the PP, 8:40 left in the game
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:47 Julie McKay
8:48
Julie McKay: 
Wow. That was just great hockey. So hard not being able to cheer after that!
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:48 Julie McKay
8:48
Julie McKay: 
Both teams at full strength
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:48 Julie McKay
8:49
Twitter
BadgerWHockey: 
Badgers go up 2-1 with 8:30 left in the 3rd! @cprevost27 makes the steal and @Hilary_Knight able to put in the shorthanded goal! [via Twitter]
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:49 BadgerWHockey
8:49
[Comment From Rickard18Rickard18: ] 
Let's go Bucky!!!
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:49 Rickard18
8:49
[Comment From AndyAndy: ] 
AHH!!!!! YES!!!!!!
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:49 Andy
8:50
Julie McKay: 
Play in the neutral zone. Gets pushed out (slowly) to Rigsby and she holds it
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:50 Julie McKay
8:50
Julie McKay: 
Mercyhurst wins the faceoff and another Badger save
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:50 Julie McKay
8:51
Julie McKay: 
Once again, Mercyhurst wins the faceoff. Rigsby deflects this one and gets out to her players
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:51 Julie McKay
8:51
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Good job knighter best player all around
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:51 Guest
8:51
Julie McKay: 
So happy to see her put one in today!
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:51 Julie McKay
8:52
Julie McKay: 
Rigsby makes another save. Puck on the other end now. Sylvester's shot saved
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:52 Julie McKay
8:52
[Comment From Rickard18Rickard18: ] 
So are the rest of us!!!
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:52 Rickard18
8:52
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
My PK Pick she got screwed my opinion and a lot of others
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:52 Guest
8:53
Julie McKay: 
I agree. After her great career here at Wisconsin, it was such a bummer to see her not make it to the top-3
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:53 Julie McKay
8:53
Julie McKay: 
4:25 left in the game
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:53 Julie McKay
8:54
Julie McKay: 
Mercyhurst has not let up and the crowd continues to boo at questionable not-calls
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:54 Julie McKay
8:54
Julie McKay: 
Lakers with a hard shot from the crease and somehow Rigsby makes the catch
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:54 Julie McKay
8:54
Julie McKay: 
Lakers win the faceoff. Rigsby dives and stops another
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:54 Julie McKay
8:54
[Comment From Hockey momHockey mom: ] 
Way to go badgers! 1,2 we want more!
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:54 Hockey mom
8:55
Julie McKay: 
Finally something is called. Zgoda gets called on the penalty for interference
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:55 Julie McKay
8:55
Julie McKay: 
Badgers call a timeout with 3:44 left to play
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:55 Julie McKay
8:55
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
When in doubt call on knighter :)
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:55 Guest
8:55
[Comment From Hockey momHockey mom: ] 
So wish we could be there to watch the action
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:55 Hockey mom
8:56
Julie McKay: 
Happy to have you following along though!
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:56 Julie McKay
8:56
[Comment From mfrmeanymfrmeany: ] 
coach johnson has built one bad dynasty at wisc. i do hope he never leaves unless he retires go badgers
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:56 mfrmeany
8:56
Julie McKay: 
Crowd is up and cheering as UW starts its PP
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:56 Julie McKay
8:57
Julie McKay: 
Less than 30 seconds into the PP and Jaminski gets called for a penalty on a hold
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:57 Julie McKay
8:57
Julie McKay: 
4v4 play now
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:57 Julie McKay
8:58
Julie McKay: 
Mercyhurst breakaway stopped by Pacholok. Rigsby makes another save
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:58 Julie McKay
8:58
[Comment From Dale steenbergDale steenberg: ] 
Go red
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:58 Dale steenberg
8:58
[Comment From Kylas momKylas mom: ] 
Great job girls that's you Hilary yeaaaa
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:58 Kylas mom
8:59
Julie McKay: 
Prevost around the net in their offensive zone. Mercyhurst D has her up against the boards and officials pull it out
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:59 Julie McKay
8:59
Julie McKay: 
Timeout Mercyhurst
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:59 Julie McKay
8:59
Julie McKay: 
1:56 left in the game, 13 seconds left on Lakers' penalty, 37 on Wisconsin's
Saturday March 10, 2012 8:59 Julie McKay
9:00
[Comment From Rickard18Rickard18: ] 
I know they can do it!
Saturday March 10, 2012 9:00 Rickard18
9:00
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Who is on 4-4 for UW
Saturday March 10, 2012 9:00 Guest
9:00
Julie McKay: 
Pacholok, Knight, Haverstock, and Decker
Saturday March 10, 2012 9:00 Julie McKay
9:00
Julie McKay: 
Decker with the puck and slides it to Knight
Saturday March 10, 2012 9:00 Julie McKay
9:01
Julie McKay: 
Play gets broken up and Mercyhurst is at full strength
Saturday March 10, 2012 9:01 Julie McKay
9:01
Julie McKay: 
1:23 to play
Saturday March 10, 2012 9:01 Julie McKay
9:01
Julie McKay: 
Decker steals the puck away, both teams at full strength with Pattenden pulled as well. Decker makes the open net goal!
Saturday March 10, 2012 9:01 Julie McKay
9:01
Julie McKay: 
Badgers up 3-1 with 1:15 to play!
Saturday March 10, 2012 9:01 Julie McKay
9:02
Julie McKay: 
Haverstock with the assist on the goal
Saturday March 10, 2012 9:02 Julie McKay
9:02
[Comment From Hockey momHockey mom: ] 
Sweet!
Saturday March 10, 2012 9:02 Hockey mom
9:02
[Comment From mikemike: ] 
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Saturday March 10, 2012 9:02 mike
9:02
Julie McKay: 
One minute left in the game
Saturday March 10, 2012 9:02 Julie McKay
9:03
Julie McKay: 
Badgers try for another with Pattenden out of possession and she slides her stick to make the save
Saturday March 10, 2012 9:03 Julie McKay
9:03
Julie McKay: 
Play is under review
Saturday March 10, 2012 9:03 Julie McKay
9:03
Julie McKay: 
44 seconds left in the game
Saturday March 10, 2012 9:03 Julie McKay
9:03
[Comment From NancyNancy: ] 
SIEVE
Saturday March 10, 2012 9:03 Nancy
9:04
[Comment From John CarstensJohn Carstens: ] 
Congrats! C u in Duluth!
Saturday March 10, 2012 9:04 John Carstens
9:04
Julie McKay: 
Badgers get a penalty shot
Saturday March 10, 2012 9:04 Julie McKay
9:04
Julie McKay: 
Knight misses the penalty shot but the crowd is one their feet
Saturday March 10, 2012 9:04 Julie McKay
9:04
Julie McKay: 
35 seconds left to play
Saturday March 10, 2012 9:04 Julie McKay
9:05
Julie McKay: 
Decker from the left side of the net but misses her receiver. Pattenden falls on the puck
Saturday March 10, 2012 9:05 Julie McKay
9:05
Julie McKay: 
Mercyhurst wins the faceoff and brings it back. Rigsby with a save. Everyone trying to get the loose puck but it doesn't matter as time runs out!
Saturday March 10, 2012 9:05 Julie McKay
9:06
Julie McKay: 
Badgers win!!
Saturday March 10, 2012 9:06 Julie McKay
9:07
[Comment From AndyAndy: ] 
Frozen Four here come the Badgers!
Saturday March 10, 2012 9:07 Andy
9:07
[Comment From Hockey momHockey mom: ] 
Proud to be a badger women's hockey fan!
Saturday March 10, 2012 9:07 Hockey mom
9:07
[Comment From Badger JohnBadger John: ] 
congrats !!
Saturday March 10, 2012 9:07 Badger John
9:07
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Yea!!!!!!!!
Saturday March 10, 2012 9:07 Guest
9:07
Julie McKay: 
U-rah-rah Wisconsin!
Saturday March 10, 2012 9:07 Julie McKay
9:07
[Comment From mikemike: ] 
GREAT WIN! THANKS FOR THE UPDATES, GREAT JOB!
Saturday March 10, 2012 9:07 mike
9:08
Julie McKay: 
Thanks!
Saturday March 10, 2012 9:08 Julie McKay
9:08
Julie McKay: 
I'll get you all some quick stats in a sec
Saturday March 10, 2012 9:08 Julie McKay
9:08
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Go Badgers
Saturday March 10, 2012 9:08 Guest
9:08
[Comment From mikemike: ] 
ON WISCONSIN!!!
Saturday March 10, 2012 9:08 mike
9:09
Twitter
BadgerWHockey: 
Badgers win!! @bdecker1814 adds another goal for the 3-1 Wisconsin win! [via Twitter]
Saturday March 10, 2012 9:09 BadgerWHockey
9:10
Julie McKay: 
Badgers lead in SOG, 42-29. Rigsby with 28 saves, giving up one; Pattenden with 39 giving up 2 and one empty net goal
Saturday March 10, 2012 9:10 Julie McKay
9:11
Julie McKay: 
Both teams 0-3 on the PP but Wisconsin able to make a shorthanded goal to make up for it
Saturday March 10, 2012 9:11 Julie McKay
9:11
Julie McKay: 
Ten total penalties in the game, five apiece
Saturday March 10, 2012 9:11 Julie McKay
9:11
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Do we know who we play
Saturday March 10, 2012 9:11 Guest
9:11
Julie McKay: 
Too early to know. Check the website later and we'll have it up
Saturday March 10, 2012 9:11 Julie McKay
9:12
Julie McKay: 
I'll have a full recap of the game up soon with all the stats
Saturday March 10, 2012 9:12 Julie McKay
9:12
[Comment From JoeJoe: ] 
Any scores from other games?
Saturday March 10, 2012 9:12 Joe
9:12
Julie McKay: 
No, I don't have any. Sorry!
Saturday March 10, 2012 9:12 Julie McKay
9:12
Julie McKay: 
Thanks for following along!
Saturday March 10, 2012 9:12 Julie McKay
9:13
Julie McKay: 
Join me again next week for coverage on the Frozen Four game!
Saturday March 10, 2012 9:13 Julie McKay
9:13
Julie McKay: 
On Wisconsin!
Saturday March 10, 2012 9:13 Julie McKay
9:13
 

 
 
 

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