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Archived Gameday Blog: Women's hockey vs. Minnesota State (Feb. 25)

By Ross LaDue on February 25, 2012 1:40 PM | No TrackBacks

The UWBadgers.com Gameday Blog provided live coverage of Wisconsin's 4-0 shutout win over Minnesota State in the first round of the WCHA playoffs on Feb. 25, 2012. An archived version of the blog is below.

Women's Hockey vs. Minnesota State Gameday Blog - Saturday

(02/25/2012)

6:49

Julie McKay:

Welcome back to Badger women's hockey! Wisconsin takes on Minnesota State tonight in game two of the WCHA first round playoffs after downing the Mavericks in a 7-0 shutout last night.

Saturday February 25, 2012 6:49 Julie McKay

6:51

Julie McKay:

The Badgers were led by senior Brooke Ammerman who scored four goals in the win, bringing her career total to 95.

Saturday February 25, 2012 6:51 Julie McKay

6:52

Julie McKay:

Alex Rigsby earned her 30th win of the season in the net saving all 20 of the shots she faced while recording her eighth shutout of the season.

Saturday February 25, 2012 6:52 Julie McKay

6:53

Julie McKay:

Brittany Ammerman found the back of the net adding a goal, while Brianna Decker net two of her own.

Saturday February 25, 2012 6:53 Julie McKay

6:55

Julie McKay:

Both teams are in their respective locker rooms now with 13:30 left on the pregame clock. It's a packed house tonight with the Wisconsin band getting the crowd ready for the game!

Saturday February 25, 2012 6:55 Julie McKay

7:00

[Comment From MaggieMaggie: ]

It is possible that Brooke could end up with 100 goals and 100 assists with post season play.

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:00 Maggie

7:00

Julie McKay:

Yeah! She's five goals away from 100 and already has 115 career assists.

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:00 Julie McKay

7:02

Julie McKay:

Teams are back on the ice for starting lineups and the National Anthem before the puck drops.

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:02 Julie McKay

7:03

Julie McKay:

Starting for Minnesota State: Tracy McCann, Kari Lundberg, Lauren Zrust, Ariel Mackley, Jackie Otto and Danielle Butters in the net.

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:03 Julie McKay

7:03

Julie McKay:

Starting for Wisconsin: Brittany Ammerman, Hilary Knight, Madison Packer, Brittany Haverstock, Saige Pacholok, and Alex Rigsby in the net for the Badgers.

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:03 Julie McKay

7:04

Julie McKay:

Loud cheers during Wisconsin's starting lines. Looks like it'll be a great crowd tonight!

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:04 Julie McKay

7:07

[Comment From akfriendakfriend: ]

will there be radio again? Pushed the link to the right of the blog and it says there's an error.

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:07 akfriend

7:07

Julie McKay:

Sorry the link got screwed up and I couldn't fix it. Yes, the game is on the radio tonight. You can listen on WSUM.org

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:07 Julie McKay

7:08

Julie McKay:

And here we go! Wisconsin wins the opening faceoff

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:08 Julie McKay

7:08

Julie McKay:

Knight with the first shot of the night but is blocked by Mackley

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:08 Julie McKay

7:10

Julie McKay:

Mavericks look for an outlet pass but Wisconsin breaks up the play. Missed passed by Wisconsin almost leads to an assist on a MSU goal

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:10 Julie McKay

7:10

Julie McKay:

Badgers get the rebound and net the first goal of the game!

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:10 Julie McKay

7:10

Julie McKay:

Turnbull finds Josephs on the outlet and Josephs puts it in!

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:10 Julie McKay

7:11

Julie McKay:

Rigsby knocked over but Wisconsin D able to prevent a MSU shot on goal

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:11 Julie McKay

7:12

Julie McKay:

Game off to a fast pace right out of the gate!

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:12 Julie McKay

7:12

[Comment From kpackpac: ]

Hello again from Edmonton Alberta Canada! GO BADGERS

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:12 kpac

7:12

[Comment From Grammie 21Grammie 21: ]

Can we watch the game live tonight?

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:12 Grammie 21

7:12

Julie McKay:

Sorry, no video this weekend since we're at the Eagles Nest. Lack of resources here.

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:12 Julie McKay

7:12

[Comment From kpackpac: ]

Radio working great...go to the WSUM.org and listen on sports live using Itunes of Windows Media

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:12 kpac

7:13

Julie McKay:

Thanks!

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:13 Julie McKay

7:13

Julie McKay:

Butters makes a save but Prevost gets shoved down in the jumble of players

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:13 Julie McKay

7:13

Julie McKay:

Scott with a MSU penalty for roughing

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:13 Julie McKay

7:14

Julie McKay:

Badgers on the PP

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:14 Julie McKay

7:14

Julie McKay:

Decker's shot looks close but slips by wide

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:14 Julie McKay

7:14

[Comment From Michaela BankerMichaela Banker: ]

Good job Katy Josephs!!

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:14 Michaela Banker

7:14

Julie McKay:

Badgers look to set up again

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:14 Julie McKay

7:15

Julie McKay:

Knight with a hard shot from just inside the blue line but Butters makes the save.

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:15 Julie McKay

7:16

Julie McKay:

Hopefully Knight can find the back of the net on one of her shots tonight! Will definitely help her Patty Kaz chances

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:16 Julie McKay

7:16

Julie McKay:

Ten second in the PP

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:16 Julie McKay

7:17

Julie McKay:

Brooke in front of the net and makes a great move but her receiver misses the pass

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:17 Julie McKay

7:17

Julie McKay:

Both teams at full strength

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:17 Julie McKay

7:17

Julie McKay:

MSU on a breakaway and snipes a hard shot at Rigsby but the sophomore goaltender deflects the puck easily

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:17 Julie McKay

7:17

[Comment From MaggieMaggie: ]

At thus time if the year, the Freshmen are not really Freshmen any longer1

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:17 Maggie

7:18

Julie McKay:

Agreed! It's awesome to see how much they've progressed throughout the season!

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:18 Julie McKay

7:19

Julie McKay:

MSU picks up the puck in the neutral zone but they don't get far as Knight steals the puck away

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:19 Julie McKay

7:19

Julie McKay:

Knight fights through three defenders down the ice and gets a shot off but goes wide.

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:19 Julie McKay

7:21

Julie McKay:

Badgers keep the puck and get a couple of shots off. Brooke finds Prevost in front of the net and she snipes it at the net, Badger goal!

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:21 Julie McKay

7:22

Julie McKay:

Brooke ahead of the pack quickly after the faceoff but a MSU defender hits the puck away just as she was shooting

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:22 Julie McKay

7:23

Julie McKay:

Mavericks with a long shot from the blue line almost bounces in. Rigsby with the save.

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:23 Julie McKay

7:23

Julie McKay:

Almost the same play after the MSU rebound. Rigsby with another save

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:23 Julie McKay

7:24

Julie McKay:

Brittany finds Packer on the outlet and tries to dish the puck back but Brittany gets pushed out of her lane

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:24 Julie McKay

7:25

Julie McKay:

Puck back in MSU offensive zone. Rigsby falls on the puck from McCann's shot

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:25 Julie McKay

7:26

[Comment From MaggieMaggie: ]

The stats are up online but are not running.

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:26 Maggie

7:26

Julie McKay:

If our stats aren't running, try this link: http://www.collegehockeystats.net/1112/livebox/wmnswisa.f25 The wifi here is really bad so our stats might just be slow or not working at all

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:26 Julie McKay

7:27

Julie McKay:

Penalty on Alev and MSU's Smith

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:27 Julie McKay

7:27

Julie McKay:

And another penalty seconds into play. This one on MSU's Mackley

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:27 Julie McKay

7:27

Julie McKay:

Badgers on the 4v3 PP

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:27 Julie McKay

7:28

Julie McKay:

Puck gets cleared after a pipe shot. Knight brings it back up

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:28 Julie McKay

7:29

Julie McKay:

Shot from Knight on the left side of the net but Butters deflects it. Badgers get the rebound and Prevost tries for one but Butters falls on this one

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:29 Julie McKay

7:29

Julie McKay:

7 seconds left on the first two penalties

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:29 Julie McKay

7:30

Julie McKay:

Wisconsin at full strength. 5 seconds on the PP

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:30 Julie McKay

7:30

Julie McKay:

Badgers can't get anything to go with the man-advantage. Both teams at full strength

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:30 Julie McKay

7:31

Julie McKay:

Knight with an incredible pass in front of the net but Brittany gets pushed away

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:31 Julie McKay

7:31

Julie McKay:

Packer with the Wisconsin penalty. Minnesota State on the PP

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:31 Julie McKay

7:32

Julie McKay:

Decker with a shorthanded shot and just barley misses off Butters' shoulder

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:32 Julie McKay

7:32

Julie McKay:

Decker gets it back, moves past her defender but shot goes wide

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:32 Julie McKay

7:32

Julie McKay:

MSU brings it back and Rigsby makes another save

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:32 Julie McKay

7:32

Julie McKay:

50 seconds left in the MSU PP

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:32 Julie McKay

7:34

Julie McKay:

Mavericks set up. Rigsby hits away a wide shot and slides to cover the opening

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:34 Julie McKay

7:34

Julie McKay:

Rigsby with anoter big save as the MSU PP ends

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:34 Julie McKay

7:34

Julie McKay:

Packer on the breakaway as she comes back in the game. Finds Decker but shot is blocked

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:34 Julie McKay

7:34

Julie McKay:

MSU back in their offensive zone

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:34 Julie McKay

7:35

Julie McKay:

Back-and-forth once again. Packer ahead of the pack but misses her receiver

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:35 Julie McKay

7:36

Julie McKay:

Jaminski pushes the puck away in front of Rigsby. Badgers bring the puck back into their offensive zone and Brittany gets pushed down with the puck

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:36 Julie McKay

7:36

Julie McKay:

Otto with the MSU penalty for hooking

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:36 Julie McKay

7:38

Julie McKay:

Badgers set up their possession. Knight pushes the puck to McKeough on the left side and finds Brooke in the crease. Brooke finds the opening past Butters. Badger goal!

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:38 Julie McKay

7:38

Julie McKay:

Badgers get the puck back quickly but can't get anything to go as the clock winds down.

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:38 Julie McKay

7:39

Julie McKay:

Badgers with the 3-0 lead after the first period!

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:39 Julie McKay

7:39	[Comment From MichaelaMichaela : ] first period already 3-0! Saturday February 25, 2012 7:39

7:39

Julie McKay:

Great first period from Wisconsin!

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:39 Julie McKay

7:40

[Comment From MaggieMaggie: ]

For everything Knight has brought to Wisconsin, it is kind of too bad her stats are down this year. I understand why but i dn't think the Patty K voters will see it that way.

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:40 Maggie

7:41

Julie McKay:

Very true. We're trying to get a PR campaign started next week to help her cause!

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:41 Julie McKay

7:41

[Comment From MaggieMaggie: ]

4 more to get for Brooke!

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:41 Maggie

7:41

[Comment From MaggieMaggie: ]

I think Brooke got robbed by not making the Patty K prelim list.

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:41 Maggie

7:44

Julie McKay:

With the way she's come out this post season already, I think she'll hit 100 easily. **knocks on wood**

Agreed with her getting robbed but she had some standup quotes when asked about it after last night's game. She said obviously it was a personal goal for her, but because it was a personal goal it was easy to think about it for a little bit and then move on because the team's goals are more important.

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:44 Julie McKay

7:47

BadgerWHockey:

Badgers off to a strong start leading Minnesota State 3-0 after the 1st period with goals from @KatyJosephs @cprevost27 and @bammerman20 !! [via Twitter]

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:47 BadgerWHockey

7:47

[Comment From MaggieMaggie: ]

She is a stand up person; glad she was able to get past it.

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:47 Maggie

7:48

Julie McKay:

First period stats... Rigsby with eight saves, Butters with nine giving up three Badger goals. So SOG are 12-8 UW.

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:48 Julie McKay

7:54

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Not to beat a dead horse, but is Means on the Mankato bench tonight?

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:54 Guest

7:54

Julie McKay:

Haha. Yeah, he's on the bench tonight.

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:54 Julie McKay

7:55

Julie McKay:

Time for the second period!

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:55 Julie McKay

7:55

Julie McKay:

Minnesota State wins the opening faceoff

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:55 Julie McKay

7:55

Julie McKay:

Mankato brings Altmann in to start the second

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:55 Julie McKay

7:56

Julie McKay:

Badgers set up in their offensive zone

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:56 Julie McKay

7:57

Julie McKay:

Badgers moving the puck well. Brooke with a close shot but falls on the side of the net

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:57 Julie McKay

7:57

Julie McKay:

Badgers win the faceoff and keep the puck

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:57 Julie McKay

7:58

Julie McKay:

Great chance Josephs but Altmann picks up the save

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:58 Julie McKay

7:58

Julie McKay:

Big save from Rigsby on the other end. Looked like MSU was going to get the second chance shot to go but Wisconsin D makes the block

Saturday February 25, 2012 7:58 Julie McKay

8:00

Julie McKay:

Mavericks pick up the puck in the neutral zone. MSU around the back of the net and Rigsby seals the backdoor. Three quick saves in a row from her after that.

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:00 Julie McKay

8:00

[Comment From MaggieMaggie: ]

Good job, Alex!

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:00 Maggie

8:00

Julie McKay:

Back and forth play continues

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:00 Julie McKay

8:01

Julie McKay:

Mankato picks up the puck in the neutral zone again. Brickner with a big block but you can tell she's in pain as she comes off the ice with the line change

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:01 Julie McKay

8:03

Julie McKay:

Brooke and Knight on the breakaway and Hilary's shot barley saved. Brittany and Otto get into it after the play and both with a penalty

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:03 Julie McKay

8:05

Julie McKay:

Knight and Decker come out strong to the net and Knight slips the puck to Decker in front of Altmann and she puts it in! Badgers lead extended to 4-0!

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:05 Julie McKay

8:05

Julie McKay:

Both teams at full strength now

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:05 Julie McKay

8:07

Julie McKay:

Both teams get a chance with the puck and now held up against the boards in Wisconsin's offensive zone

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:07 Julie McKay

8:08

Julie McKay:

Packer makes a great pick on a MSU pass. Brittany brings up the puck and finds Knight on the right side of the net but Altmann makes the save

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:08 Julie McKay

8:09

Julie McKay:

Brickner makes the steal on the other end. Prevost gets the puck to Brooke charging the net and Brooke's shot just barley saved by Altmann's foot

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:09 Julie McKay

8:10

Julie McKay:

Wow. MSU's Andersson with a big penalty. Badgers on the PP after the hooking call

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:10 Julie McKay

8:11

Julie McKay:

MSU's Smith on the 1v1 shorthanded breakaway. Great save by Rigsby!

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:11 Julie McKay

8:12

Julie McKay:

Brittany's shot blocked on the other end. Badgers get the rebound and set up their possession. 10 seconds in the PP

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:12 Julie McKay

8:12

Julie McKay:

Both teams at full strength

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:12 Julie McKay

8:13

Julie McKay:

Badger penalty now. The crowd doesn't like that call as Alev goes out on a body checking call

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:13 Julie McKay

8:13

Julie McKay:

Mankato on the PP now

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:13 Julie McKay

8:14

Julie McKay:

Big save from Rigsby. A lot of shoving after the play ends. This game has quickly become a lot more physical

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:14 Julie McKay

8:14

Julie McKay:

Badgers clear the puck. 50 seconds left in Mankato's PP

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:14 Julie McKay

8:15

Julie McKay:

Badger D staying strong in MSU's offensive zone

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:15 Julie McKay

8:16

Julie McKay:

Both teams at full strength

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:16 Julie McKay

8:16

Julie McKay:

Four minutes in the period. Badgers trying to get the puck into their offensive zone

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:16 Julie McKay

8:17

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

rigsby is making some amazing saves

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:17 Guest

8:17

Julie McKay:

Another big save from Rigsby!

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:17 Julie McKay

8:17

Julie McKay:

And another!

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:17 Julie McKay

8:17

Julie McKay:

Packer gets pushed down going for the rebound

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:17 Julie McKay

8:18

Julie McKay:

Play has stopped but no penalty called

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:18 Julie McKay

8:18

Julie McKay:

Smith gets past UW D in the corner and shot looks in but Rigsby makes the grab

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:18 Julie McKay

8:19

Julie McKay:

Both teams fight for the puck in the neutral zone. Knight gets pushed down and a penalty called on MSU

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:19 Julie McKay

8:19

Julie McKay:

This one on McCann for kneeing

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:19 Julie McKay

8:20

Julie McKay:

Badgers on the PP with just under two minutes now in the period

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:20 Julie McKay

8:21

Julie McKay:

18 second difference between the penalty clock and the game clock

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:21 Julie McKay

8:21

Julie McKay:

McKeough with a shot for Wisconsin but Altmann makes the save

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:21 Julie McKay

8:21

Julie McKay:

One minute left in the period. 43 seconds in the PP

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:21 Julie McKay

8:22

Julie McKay:

Decker gets the PP for roughing. 4v4 play with 35 seconds left in the period

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:22 Julie McKay

8:22

Julie McKay:

Badgers push the puck ahead

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:22 Julie McKay

8:22

Julie McKay:

MSU on the PP now with 10 seconds left

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:22 Julie McKay

8:23

Julie McKay:

Big block from Wisconsin D and the clock winds down

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:23 Julie McKay

8:23

Julie McKay:

Badgers lead 4-0 after the second period

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:23 Julie McKay

8:26

BadgerWHockey:

Wisconsin extends its lead after @bdecker1814 nets her 35th goal of the season! Badgers up 4-0 at the end of the 2nd period [via Twitter]

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:26 BadgerWHockey

8:27

Julie McKay:

Rigsby saves all 20 shots she's faced so far today. Altmann makes seven saves in the second period giving up one Badger goal. SOG even at 20

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:27 Julie McKay

8:32

[Comment From MaggieMaggie: ]

Great game!

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:32 Maggie

8:32

[Comment From FreysFreys: ]

Way to go ladies we're listening in Dousman again. Go Brianna! Sorry we couldn't be there no tickets to be had.

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:32 Freys

8:33

Julie McKay:

Sorry you couldn't make it! Tonight's tickets sold out fast and it's a packed house tonight

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:33 Julie McKay

8:33

[Comment From MaggieMaggie: ]

In musing over Rigsby's great game tonight and all her games in the past, I wonder if playing with boys' teams growing up helped her game. Jesse Vetter was such a great goalie, too, and she also played with boys' teams.

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:33 Maggie

8:38

Julie McKay:

Time for third period hockey!

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:38 Julie McKay

8:39

Julie McKay:

Other scores: North Dakota beat Bemidji State, 2-0; Minnesota over St. Cloud State, 6-0; and Minnesota Duluth over Ohio State, 3-2 in OT

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:39 Julie McKay

8:39

[Comment From MaggieMaggie: ]

Let's go Badgers!!!!

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:39 Maggie

8:40

Julie McKay:

Badgers win the faceoff

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:40 Julie McKay

8:40

Julie McKay:

Wisconsin clears the puck after Mankato brings it in their offensive zone

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:40 Julie McKay

8:41

Julie McKay:

Minnesota State gets it back and fires one at Rigsby but she comes up with another big save

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:41 Julie McKay

8:42

Julie McKay:

MSU maintaining possession of the puck but Pacholok finally snags the puck away

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:42 Julie McKay

8:42

Julie McKay:

Men's score update: Tied up at 2 in the second period

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:42 Julie McKay

8:43

Julie McKay:

Badgers with the possession now. Shot goes wide and MSU gets the rebound

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:43 Julie McKay

8:43

Julie McKay:

Knight gets the rebound on the other end but MSU gets it back

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:43 Julie McKay

8:45

Julie McKay:

Prevost tries to clear the puck and Brooke picks it up. Finds Decker but shot is blocked

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:45 Julie McKay

8:45

Julie McKay:

Both teams fighting for possession of the puck trying to get it out of the neutral zone

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:45 Julie McKay

8:46

Julie McKay:

Puck in Wisconsin's offensive zone but both teams still fighting for control

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:46 Julie McKay

8:46

Julie McKay:

Power brings the puck into MSU's offensive zone and Rigsby makes the save

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:46 Julie McKay

8:47

Julie McKay:

Knight with a hard shot from just inside the blue line but shot is saved

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:47 Julie McKay

8:47

Julie McKay:

Knight gets it again on the other end but Brittany misses the pass. MSU trying to move the puck past the neutral zone

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:47 Julie McKay

8:49

Julie McKay:

Sylvester finds Josephs open on the breakaway but shot is blocked

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:49 Julie McKay

8:49

Julie McKay:

MSU with one from the blue line on the other end and Rigsby reaches out and makes the grab

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:49 Julie McKay

8:51

Julie McKay:

Knight tries for the breakaway but pass is brokend up by MSU D

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:51 Julie McKay

8:51

Julie McKay:

Decker ahead to Prevost and Altmann pushes her shot away

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:51 Julie McKay

8:51

Julie McKay:

McKeough intercepts a MSU breakaway pass and Badgers look for another shot

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:51 Julie McKay

8:52

Julie McKay:

Brooke's shot blocked by MSU

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:52 Julie McKay

8:53

Julie McKay:

Official attendance tonight is 824

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:53 Julie McKay

8:54

Julie McKay:

Brittany gets tripped up on a breakaway. MSU gets the puck and tries to get it up the ice and Brittany is pushed down in the back corner away from play

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:54 Julie McKay

8:54

Julie McKay:

Awful call as Brittany gets a penalty along with Andersson

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:54 Julie McKay

8:55

[Comment From MaggieMaggie: ]

Wow!! No wonder it is packed, that place is really small!

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:55 Maggie

8:55

Julie McKay:

Yes it is! Our "press box" this weekend is a table in the stands

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:55 Julie McKay

8:56

Julie McKay:

Badgers get the puck back and look down the ice. Brooke's shot blocked. Carolyn snags the rebound and Altmann makes the save on her shot

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:56 Julie McKay

8:56

Julie McKay:

Both teams at full strength

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:56 Julie McKay

8:57

Julie McKay:

Alev with great D on MSU's breakaway. Shot goes wide

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:57 Julie McKay

8:58

Julie McKay:

Brickner making the stop this time. Knight pushes the puck down the ice

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:58 Julie McKay

8:58

Julie McKay:

Puck cleared both ways. Icing on Wisconsin

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:58 Julie McKay

8:59

Julie McKay:

Wisconsin wins the faceoff. Josephs finds Brittany in their offensive zone. Brittany's shot goes wide

Saturday February 25, 2012 8:59 Julie McKay

9:00

Julie McKay:

Back-and-forth play continues. Jumble in front of the net as Rigsby makes the save. Decker with a hooking call. Mankato on the PP

Saturday February 25, 2012 9:00 Julie McKay

9:01

Julie McKay:

Badgers clear the puck

Saturday February 25, 2012 9:01 Julie McKay

9:01

Julie McKay:

Mankota brings it back and sets up. Rigsby deflects the MSU shot and lands on her own rebound

Saturday February 25, 2012 9:01 Julie McKay

9:02

Julie McKay:

45 secondss left in the PP

Saturday February 25, 2012 9:02 Julie McKay

9:02

Julie McKay:

MSU shot goes wide. They pick up the rebound and set up the possession again

Saturday February 25, 2012 9:02 Julie McKay

9:02

Julie McKay:

10 seconds left in the PP 2:12 in the game

Saturday February 25, 2012 9:02 Julie McKay

9:03

Julie McKay:

Great D by Wisconsin! Both teams at full strength

Saturday February 25, 2012 9:03 Julie McKay

9:03

[Comment From WomensHockeyFanClubWomensHockeyFanClub: ]

Way to go badgers! We've just tuned in and we're excited to see another rockin' game!

Saturday February 25, 2012 9:03 WomensHockeyFanClub

9:04

Julie McKay:

Badgers in their offensive zone. Packer's shot saved

Saturday February 25, 2012 9:04 Julie McKay

9:04

Julie McKay:

Rigsby with another save on the other end. 57 seconds left in the game

Saturday February 25, 2012 9:04 Julie McKay

9:04

Julie McKay:

Badgers looking for a push up the ice

Saturday February 25, 2012 9:04 Julie McKay

9:04

Julie McKay:

35 seconds left

Saturday February 25, 2012 9:04 Julie McKay

9:05

Julie McKay:

MSU tries to bring the puck up but Wisconsin grabs it in the neutral zone

Saturday February 25, 2012 9:05 Julie McKay

9:05

Julie McKay:

10 seconds left

Saturday February 25, 2012 9:05 Julie McKay

9:05

Julie McKay:

Brickner's shot goes wide

Saturday February 25, 2012 9:05 Julie McKay

9:05

Julie McKay:

Badgers get the rebound and that's the game!

Saturday February 25, 2012 9:05 Julie McKay

9:07

Julie McKay:

Badgers advance to the WCHA Final Faceoff next weekend

Saturday February 25, 2012 9:07 Julie McKay

9:07

[Comment From MaggieMaggie: ]

Great game Badgers!!!

Saturday February 25, 2012 9:07 Maggie

9:07

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Amazing game Badgers!!

Saturday February 25, 2012 9:07 Guest

9:09

Julie McKay:

Quick stats from the game: Rigsby ends the game saving all 28 shots she faced. The win is her ninth shutout of the season. Butters gets the loss giving up three goals in the first period. Altmann made 16 saves giving up one goal in her 40 minutes of play tonight

Saturday February 25, 2012 9:09 Julie McKay

9:09

[Comment From FreysFreys: ]

Awesome Job Badgers!

Saturday February 25, 2012 9:09 Freys

9:10

[Comment From lkelterlkelter: ]

Thank you Julie!!

Saturday February 25, 2012 9:10 lkelter

9:10

Julie McKay:

You're welcome! Thanks for following along!

Saturday February 25, 2012 9:10 Julie McKay

9:11

Julie McKay:

Badgers lead SOG, 29-28 and go 1-5 on the PP. MSU went 0-4 on its PP tonight

Saturday February 25, 2012 9:11 Julie McKay

9:11

[Comment From FreysFreys: ]

Julie Thanks you are GREAT!!!!

Saturday February 25, 2012 9:11 Freys

9:11

Julie McKay:

Thanks! Love the ego boost from you guys! :)

Saturday February 25, 2012 9:11 Julie McKay

9:12

Julie McKay:

A full recap with all of the stats will be up on UWBadgers.com later tonight. Thanks for following along and supporting the Badger women's hockey team! Enjoy the rest of your weekends!

Saturday February 25, 2012 9:12 Julie McKay

9:12

Julie McKay:

Go Badgers!

Saturday February 25, 2012 9:12 Julie McKay

9:12

[Comment From WCHA Fan DaveWCHA Fan Dave: ]

Badgers-Bulldogs and Gopher-UND in the semis.

Saturday February 25, 2012 9:12 WCHA Fan Dave

9:13

Archived Gameday Blog: Women's hockey vs. Minnesota State (Feb. 24)

By Ross LaDue on February 24, 2012 1:37 PM | No TrackBacks

The UWBadgers.com Gameday Blog provided live coverage of Wisconsin's 7-0 shutout win over Minnesota State in the first round of the WCHA playoffs on Feb. 24, 2012. An archived version of the blog is below.

Women's Hockey vs. Minnesota State Gameday Blog - Friday

(02/24/2012)

6:49

Julie McKay:

Welcome to the Badger women's hockey gameday blog! We're live here at the Eagles Nest in Verona tonight for the first round of WCHA playoffs.

Friday February 24, 2012 6:49 Julie McKay

6:50

Julie McKay:

The Badgers are coming off a weekend split to OSU to wrap up their regular season last weekend. Wisconsin won Friday's game, 7-1, but couldn't make the late comeback on Saturday falling 4-2 to the Buckeyes.

Friday February 24, 2012 6:50 Julie McKay

6:50

[Comment From Hockey fan JulieHockey fan Julie: ]

Hope the girls are mentally past last Sat's loss. Let's go GIRLS!

Friday February 24, 2012 6:50 Hockey fan Julie

6:51

Julie McKay:

Agreed!

Friday February 24, 2012 6:51 Julie McKay

6:51

Julie McKay:

Both teams are back in their respective locker rooms after warmups. There's just under 17 minutes until the puck drops here at the Eagles Nest.

Friday February 24, 2012 6:51 Julie McKay

6:51

Julie McKay:

Wisconsin has only suffered one loss at the hands of Minnesota State in the 54 games played between the two sides. Wisconsin has currently won the last nine contests against the Mavericks, spanning back to Feb. 14, 2010. Since then, Minnesota State has only scored more than one goal in a game twice.

Friday February 24, 2012 6:51 Julie McKay

6:52

Julie McKay:

Some Badger notes for you.. Brianna Decker is second in the nation in goals with 32 and has the second most points in the country (72). Her linemate Brooke Ammerman is third in the nation for points with 68 (27G, 41A).

Friday February 24, 2012 6:52 Julie McKay

6:52

Julie McKay:

Alex Rigsby leads the nation with a .950 save percentage and is second in the country with a 1.41 goals against average. She also is tied for the second-most shutouts on the year with seven.

Friday February 24, 2012 6:52 Julie McKay

6:54

Julie McKay:

A total of thirty players were nominated for the 2012 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award. Among those nominated were Wisconsin's Brianna Decker, Alex Rigsby and Hilary Knight.

Friday February 24, 2012 6:54 Julie McKay

6:54

Julie McKay:

The 34 NCAA Division I women's ice hockey head coaches will select the top-10 finalists from among the group of 30 nominees, with the announcement taking place on March 1. A 13-member selection committee will choose the three finalists (announced March 8), as well as the award recipient, which will be announced live at the brunch ceremony in Duluth on March 17.

Friday February 24, 2012 6:54 Julie McKay

6:58

[Comment From Hockey fan JulieHockey fan Julie: ]

Is there a bias against one of our players being awarded this year when Meghan won it last year?

Friday February 24, 2012 6:58 Hockey fan Julie

6:58

Julie McKay:

No, I don't think so. Our girls have the stats and record to back up their play. We're working on some PR strategies to promote them as well!

Friday February 24, 2012 6:58 Julie McKay

6:59

[Comment From Hockey fan JulieHockey fan Julie: ]

Any one of them is worthy

Friday February 24, 2012 6:59 Hockey fan Julie

7:00

[Comment From Bdgr fanBdgr fan: ]

Any band tonight?

Friday February 24, 2012 7:00 Bdgr fan

7:00

Julie McKay:

Yep! The Wisconsin pep band is here tonight! This place is packed and we're ready to go!

Friday February 24, 2012 7:00 Julie McKay

7:02

Julie McKay:

Both teams are back on the ice as we get ready for the starting lineups

Friday February 24, 2012 7:02 Julie McKay

7:02

Julie McKay:

Starting lines for Minnesota State: Emmi Leinonen, Lauren Barnes, Lauren Smith, Ariel Mackley, Jackie Otto, and Danielle Butters in the net for the Mavericks.

Friday February 24, 2012 7:02 Julie McKay

7:03

Julie McKay:

Starting lines for Wisconsin: Carolyne Prevost, Brianna Decker, Brooke Ammerman, Katarina Zgraja, Stefanie McKeough, and Alex Rigsby in the net for the Badgers.

Friday February 24, 2012 7:03 Julie McKay

7:04

[Comment From bigjammerbigjammer: ]

Is there a radio station covering play

Friday February 24, 2012 7:04 bigjammer

7:04

Julie McKay:

WSUM is broadcasting the game tonight. You can listen online at WSUM.org

Friday February 24, 2012 7:04 Julie McKay

7:08

Julie McKay:

Time for the start of this game!

Friday February 24, 2012 7:08 Julie McKay

7:09

Julie McKay:

Mavericks win the opening faceoff

Friday February 24, 2012 7:09 Julie McKay

7:09

Julie McKay:

Badgers quickly get it back and bring it up the ice

Friday February 24, 2012 7:09 Julie McKay

7:09

Julie McKay:

Mavericks came out strong and aren't giving anything to Wisconsin easily

Friday February 24, 2012 7:09 Julie McKay

7:10

Julie McKay:

Badgers in their offensive zone but pass misses its target

Friday February 24, 2012 7:10 Julie McKay

7:10

Julie McKay:

Zrust's shot goes wide for MSU

Friday February 24, 2012 7:10 Julie McKay

7:10

Julie McKay:

Brooke and Hilary on the breakaway. Knight gets a great chance in front of the net but the puck is blocked

Friday February 24, 2012 7:10 Julie McKay

7:11

Julie McKay:

Wisconsin fighting for the puck in the Mavericks offensive zone

Friday February 24, 2012 7:11 Julie McKay

7:12

Julie McKay:

This is quite a different atmosphere than normal games. The band section is loud and starting cheers and we're very much up close and personal to all the action

Friday February 24, 2012 7:12 Julie McKay

7:13

Julie McKay:

Prevost on the 1v3 breakaway and she gets the puck past Butters! Badgers score!

Friday February 24, 2012 7:13 Julie McKay

7:14

Julie McKay:

Correction.. Carolyne slipped the puck to Brooke at the last minute and Brooke put it in

Friday February 24, 2012 7:14 Julie McKay

7:14

Julie McKay:

Assists go to Decker and Prevost

Friday February 24, 2012 7:14 Julie McKay

7:15

Julie McKay:

Brittany on the breakaway and she puts this one in!

Friday February 24, 2012 7:15 Julie McKay

7:15

[Comment From kpackpac: ]

Sounds like a great atmosphere tonight!

Friday February 24, 2012 7:15 kpac

7:15

Julie McKay:

It is! Very loud and the crowd is into the game

Friday February 24, 2012 7:15 Julie McKay

7:16

Julie McKay:

Badgers with the puck in their offensive zone still.

Friday February 24, 2012 7:16 Julie McKay

7:17

Julie McKay:

Mavericks try to clear the puck but Wisconsin brings it back. Decker comes from the right corner to the crease and slips it past Butters!

Friday February 24, 2012 7:17 Julie McKay

7:17

Julie McKay:

Badgers with the early 3-0 lead with 14 minutes left in the first period. Mavericks call a timeout

Friday February 24, 2012 7:17 Julie McKay

7:17

[Comment From kpackpac: ]

And the band is there! How wonderful...wish we were there

Friday February 24, 2012 7:17 kpac

7:18

Julie McKay:

Altmann comes in to take Butters spot in the net

Friday February 24, 2012 7:18 Julie McKay

7:19

BadgerWHockey:

Badgers with the early 3-0 lead with 14 minutes left in the 1st after goals from @bammerman20 @briammerman and @bdecker1814 ! [via Twitter]

Friday February 24, 2012 7:19 BadgerWHockey

7:20

Julie McKay:

Mavericks trying to get something started but Badger D is hot tonight

Friday February 24, 2012 7:20 Julie McKay

7:20

Julie McKay:

Great breakaway and move in front of the net from Knight but Altmann comes up with the save

Friday February 24, 2012 7:20 Julie McKay

7:21

Julie McKay:

Mavericks back in their offensive zone but Sylvester brings it up for Wisconsin

Friday February 24, 2012 7:21 Julie McKay

7:21

Julie McKay:

Josephs looks for Pacholok in front of the net but the pass goes through

Friday February 24, 2012 7:21 Julie McKay

7:23

Julie McKay:

Another great shot for Hilary but Altmann comes up with the save

Friday February 24, 2012 7:23 Julie McKay

7:24

Julie McKay:

Mackley gets a penalty for a cross check. Badgers on the PP

Friday February 24, 2012 7:24 Julie McKay

7:25

Julie McKay:

Missed pass breaks up a great opportunity for Knight. Badgers look to set it up again

Friday February 24, 2012 7:25 Julie McKay

7:26

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Is Game Tracker working?

Friday February 24, 2012 7:26 Guest

7:26

Julie McKay:

No it's not working right now. We're relying on the wifi here which is pretty slow

Friday February 24, 2012 7:26 Julie McKay

7:27

Julie McKay:

PP clock didn't start on the scoreboard so they're looking to figure out how much time is left

Friday February 24, 2012 7:27 Julie McKay

7:27

Julie McKay:

Ok. Here we go.

Friday February 24, 2012 7:27 Julie McKay

7:28

Julie McKay:

Nope. Just kidding. Trying to fix the clock again

Friday February 24, 2012 7:28 Julie McKay

7:28

Julie McKay:

Okk. Noww we're back to action

Friday February 24, 2012 7:28 Julie McKay

7:28

Julie McKay:

MSU wins the faceoff and Badgers bring the puck back up the ice

Friday February 24, 2012 7:28 Julie McKay

7:28

Julie McKay:

Josephs with a great chance but Brittany misses the pass in the crease

Friday February 24, 2012 7:28 Julie McKay

7:29

Julie McKay:

Both teams at full strength

Friday February 24, 2012 7:29 Julie McKay

7:29

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

I am listening to the radio...from Canada. Was able to connect to WSUM Sports Live using Itunes

Friday February 24, 2012 7:29 Guest

7:30

Julie McKay:

I didn't even know that was an option! Thanks! Glad you can follow along!

Friday February 24, 2012 7:30 Julie McKay

7:30

Julie McKay:

Wisconsin wins the faceoff. Brooke brings the puck up in front of the pack. Gets pushed back out and Alev fires a rocket shot from the blue line. Altmann comes up with the save

Friday February 24, 2012 7:30 Julie McKay

7:31

Julie McKay:

Mavericks trying for a breakaway but Badger D pushes it away. Badgers with the icing call

Friday February 24, 2012 7:31 Julie McKay

7:31

[Comment From tinatina: ]

will there be a team send off party like there was last year.

Friday February 24, 2012 7:31 tina

7:31

Julie McKay:

No word yet, but we'll put it on the website when we know

Friday February 24, 2012 7:31 Julie McKay

7:32

Julie McKay:

Decker fires one of her on but Altmann gets her glove on it and makes the save

Friday February 24, 2012 7:32 Julie McKay

7:33

Julie McKay:

MSU with the breakaway. Nice D for Wisconsin and we get the puck back

Friday February 24, 2012 7:33 Julie McKay

7:33

Julie McKay:

Josephs around the net and just barley misses. Badgers with a second chance shot but nothing goes

Friday February 24, 2012 7:33 Julie McKay

7:35

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Is Eric means not on the bench tonight?

Friday February 24, 2012 7:35 Guest

7:36

Julie McKay:

No, he is not. Means is currently suspended.

Friday February 24, 2012 7:36 Julie McKay

7:36

Julie McKay:

1:46 left in the period. Badgers win the faceoff after an icing call.

Friday February 24, 2012 7:36 Julie McKay

7:37

Julie McKay:

Long shot from Prevost but falls in Altmann's lap.

Friday February 24, 2012 7:37 Julie McKay

7:37

Julie McKay:

Mavericks trying to push the puck out of Wisconsin's offensive zone but the Badgers quickly pick up the puck

Friday February 24, 2012 7:37 Julie McKay

7:37

Julie McKay:

One minute left in the period

Friday February 24, 2012 7:37 Julie McKay

7:38

Julie McKay:

Brittany steals the puck away from MSU but they get it back. Otto's shot goes wide

Friday February 24, 2012 7:38 Julie McKay

7:38

Julie McKay:

10 seconds left in the period

Friday February 24, 2012 7:38 Julie McKay

7:38

Julie McKay:

Badgers hold the puck as the clock runs down

Friday February 24, 2012 7:38 Julie McKay

7:39

Julie McKay:

That's it for the first period. Badgers lead over Minnesota State, 3-0 after one

Friday February 24, 2012 7:39 Julie McKay

7:40

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

The league released a statement a little while ago from Means that said he voluntarily "chose" to sit out tonight's game (cough)

Friday February 24, 2012 7:40 Guest

7:40

Julie McKay:

Yep. That is the word.

Friday February 24, 2012 7:40 Julie McKay

7:41

Julie McKay:

Badgers lead in shots 13-4 after the first period. Butters made two saves while giving up all three Badger goals. Altmann made eight saves in her 14 minutes of play. Rigsby saved all four shots she faced.

Friday February 24, 2012 7:41 Julie McKay

7:44

[Comment From Chezer in OhioChezer in Ohio: ]

OK, I'm uninformed. Who is Eric Means, why is he suspended, and which bench is he not on?

Friday February 24, 2012 7:44 Chezer in Ohio

7:44

Julie McKay:

Eric Means is the head coach for Minnesota State. There's a release out on the WCHA website explaining.

Friday February 24, 2012 7:44 Julie McKay

7:44

[Comment From MikeMike: ]

Can't get the audio to work. Is there actually a broadcast?

Friday February 24, 2012 7:44 Mike

7:45

Julie McKay:

Yep. They're sitting right in front of me. (Tight quarters tonight haha). WSUM.org and I think someone else got it to work on iTunes

Friday February 24, 2012 7:45 Julie McKay

7:46

[Comment From Hockey fan JulieHockey fan Julie: ]

WSUM is on--they just talked about Coach Means and last week's game

Friday February 24, 2012 7:46 Hockey fan Julie

7:47

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

In last Friday's game, he told his players to take out UMD's Haley Irwin. So they did.

Friday February 24, 2012 7:47 Guest

7:47

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Who got the assists for the Badgers?

Friday February 24, 2012 7:47 Guest

7:48

Julie McKay:

Prevost and Decker assisted in Brooke's goal, Packer with Brittany's goal and Decker's goal was unassisted

Friday February 24, 2012 7:48 Julie McKay

7:48

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

The men are just starting

Friday February 24, 2012 7:48 Guest

7:48

Julie McKay:

Thanks!

Friday February 24, 2012 7:48 Julie McKay

7:49

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

That is not true.miller called timeout with 40 seconds left to try and give irwin her 200th point. The players responded to millers lack of respect when they're already up 4-1

Friday February 24, 2012 7:49 Guest

7:49

Julie McKay:

Let's just go with, he voluntarily suspended himself for the game.

Friday February 24, 2012 7:49 Julie McKay

7:49

[Comment From MaggieMaggie: ]

Is the stats format working yet?

Friday February 24, 2012 7:49 Maggie

7:50

Julie McKay:

Nope. We're trying but there's not much we can do with wifi that isn't really working

Friday February 24, 2012 7:50 Julie McKay

7:51

BadgerWHockey:

Sorry for the issues with game tracker tonight folks. Live stats though here should be working now - http://www.collegehockeystats.net/1112/livebox/wmnswisa.f24 [via Twitter]

Friday February 24, 2012 7:51 BadgerWHockey

7:52

Julie McKay:

For those of you who haven't been to the Eagles Nest.. it's quite a different scene from the Kohl Center. We're literally in the stands with fans all around us. A tad chaotic tonight.

Friday February 24, 2012 7:52 Julie McKay

7:53

Julie McKay:

Loving all the comments tonight. Makes the blog a lot more fun when there's interaction with all of you!

Friday February 24, 2012 7:53 Julie McKay

7:53

Julie McKay:

Less than two minutes until the start of the second period

Friday February 24, 2012 7:53 Julie McKay

7:55

Julie McKay:

MSU wins the faceoff

Friday February 24, 2012 7:55 Julie McKay

7:56

Julie McKay:

Puck stuck in the corner in Wisconsin's offensive zone

Friday February 24, 2012 7:56 Julie McKay

7:56

Julie McKay:

MSU gets it out but Badgers stop them in the neutral zone

Friday February 24, 2012 7:56 Julie McKay

7:56

Julie McKay:

Mavericks get it back and make the push into their offensive zone but Badgers quickly get it back

Friday February 24, 2012 7:56 Julie McKay

7:57

Julie McKay:

Wisconsin looks for a shot but can't get one off

Friday February 24, 2012 7:57 Julie McKay

7:57

Julie McKay:

Sylvester slammed into the boards right in front of us. Scott with a penalty for MSU for body checking

Friday February 24, 2012 7:57 Julie McKay

7:57

Julie McKay:

Badgers on the PP

Friday February 24, 2012 7:57 Julie McKay

7:59

Julie McKay:

MSU clear the puck but Wisconsin sets it up again

Friday February 24, 2012 7:59 Julie McKay

7:59

Julie McKay:

And MSU clears the puck again. Penalty clock finally working.. 50 seconds left in the PP

Friday February 24, 2012 7:59 Julie McKay

8:00

Julie McKay:

Decker with a nice shot from the left side of Altmann but she makes the save

Friday February 24, 2012 8:00 Julie McKay

8:00

Julie McKay:

Oh a close one for Wisconsin. Great opportunity but can't get the pass through

Friday February 24, 2012 8:00 Julie McKay

8:00

Julie McKay:

Both teams at full strength

Friday February 24, 2012 8:00 Julie McKay

8:01

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Sold out tomorrow night?

Friday February 24, 2012 8:01 Guest

8:01

Julie McKay:

Yep!

Friday February 24, 2012 8:01 Julie McKay

8:01

[Comment From Badger RichBadger Rich: ]

why do i get ohio state vs badgers when go to game tracker ?

Friday February 24, 2012 8:01 Badger Rich

8:01

Julie McKay:

The link might be wrong but it's not working either way

Friday February 24, 2012 8:01 Julie McKay

8:02

Julie McKay:

These stats seem to be working though: http://www.collegehockeystats.net/1112/livebox/wmnswisa.f24

Friday February 24, 2012 8:02 Julie McKay

8:02

Julie McKay:

A little back and forth play going on. Neither team getting control of the puck

Friday February 24, 2012 8:02 Julie McKay

8:03

Julie McKay:

Carolyne ahead of the pack but pass to Brooke is broken up by MSU

Friday February 24, 2012 8:03 Julie McKay

8:03

Julie McKay:

Penalities both ways.. one on Brooke and one on MSU's Klippenstein

Friday February 24, 2012 8:03 Julie McKay

8:04

Julie McKay:

Decker with a close shot off the pipe

Friday February 24, 2012 8:04 Julie McKay

8:05

Julie McKay:

Barnes takes down a Wisconsin play. Missed who that was but it was pretty rough.

Friday February 24, 2012 8:05 Julie McKay

8:05

Julie McKay:

She gets the penalty for hooking

Friday February 24, 2012 8:05 Julie McKay

8:05

Julie McKay:

Badgers on the PP, 4v3

Friday February 24, 2012 8:05 Julie McKay

8:06

Julie McKay:

Knight bringing the puck up. Finds Carolyne but the shot doesn't go through

Friday February 24, 2012 8:06 Julie McKay

8:06

Julie McKay:

Prevost with a shot attempt but goes wide

Friday February 24, 2012 8:06 Julie McKay

8:06

Julie McKay:

Brooke and Klippenstein back in but Wisconsin stays on the PP

Friday February 24, 2012 8:06 Julie McKay

8:07

Julie McKay:

Long shot from Alev but goes wide

Friday February 24, 2012 8:07 Julie McKay

8:07

Julie McKay:

MSU tries for a breakaway but Alev steals the puck back before she can go anywhere

Friday February 24, 2012 8:07 Julie McKay

8:08

Julie McKay:

Both teams at full strength

Friday February 24, 2012 8:08 Julie McKay

8:08

Julie McKay:

Mavericks steal the puck back. Otto with a shot from the blue line but Rigsby comes up with the save

Friday February 24, 2012 8:08 Julie McKay

8:09

Julie McKay:

Back and forth again. Puck back in Maverick's offensive zone. Great block from Brickner. MSU gets the rebound

Friday February 24, 2012 8:09 Julie McKay

8:11

Julie McKay:

Brickner steals the puck away and finds Prevost on the outlet pass. Prevost with a close shot but goes off the pipe. Decker picks up the rebound and puts it in!

Friday February 24, 2012 8:11 Julie McKay

8:11

Julie McKay:

Badgers up 4-0!

Friday February 24, 2012 8:11 Julie McKay

8:12

BadgerWHockey:

Badgers push their lead to 4-0 with a second period goal from @bdecker1814 , her second of the game! [via Twitter]

Friday February 24, 2012 8:12 BadgerWHockey

8:13

Julie McKay:

Just under seven minutes to play in the second period

Friday February 24, 2012 8:13 Julie McKay

8:13

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Keep it up Badgers!

Friday February 24, 2012 8:13 Guest

8:13

Julie McKay:

MSU holds the puck in their offensive zone. Rigsby with a save and then a shot goes wide. Badgers able to push the puck away

Friday February 24, 2012 8:13 Julie McKay

8:14

Julie McKay:

Knight in front of the net but shot just goes wide

Friday February 24, 2012 8:14 Julie McKay

8:15

Julie McKay:

Klippenstein with the 1v4 breakaway but Rigsby comes up with the save

Friday February 24, 2012 8:15 Julie McKay

8:15

[Comment From Badger RichBadger Rich: ]

End 1st, BSU leads 1-0

Friday February 24, 2012 8:15 Badger Rich

8:16

Julie McKay:

Thanks! I was just going to look it up. Hopefully the boys can get the W tonight

Friday February 24, 2012 8:16 Julie McKay

8:16

Julie McKay:

Another Badger goal! Not sure yet if it was Brooke or Carolyne.. hard without replay today

Friday February 24, 2012 8:16 Julie McKay

8:17

Julie McKay:

Brooke with the goal with an assist from Decker

Friday February 24, 2012 8:17 Julie McKay

8:17

Julie McKay:

Badgers up 5-0 with 3:49 left to play in the second period

Friday February 24, 2012 8:17 Julie McKay

8:18

Julie McKay:

Mavericks get a few quick shots off but Rigsby comes up big with the saves

Friday February 24, 2012 8:18 Julie McKay

8:19

Julie McKay:

Badgers try for a shot but goes wide. Mavericks bring it back but Badgers bring it back again

Friday February 24, 2012 8:19 Julie McKay

8:19

Julie McKay:

Pace has quicken and a lot of back and forth play

Friday February 24, 2012 8:19 Julie McKay

8:19

Julie McKay:

Brooke behind the net with the puck but Scholzen steals it away

Friday February 24, 2012 8:19 Julie McKay

8:19

Julie McKay:

Badgers steal it right back and set up in their offensive zone

Friday February 24, 2012 8:19 Julie McKay

8:20

Julie McKay:

One minute left in the period

Friday February 24, 2012 8:20 Julie McKay

8:20

Julie McKay:

Badgers holding the puck in their offensive zone

Friday February 24, 2012 8:20 Julie McKay

8:20

Julie McKay:

MSU trying to get it past the neutral zone

Friday February 24, 2012 8:20 Julie McKay

8:21

Julie McKay:

Finally able to but Badgers get the puck back again

Friday February 24, 2012 8:21 Julie McKay

8:21

Julie McKay:

Another good opportunity for Wisconsin but a missed pass prevents a shot. Clock winds down, Badgers up 5-0 after the second period

Friday February 24, 2012 8:21 Julie McKay

8:24

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Gophers are up 5-1 over St. Cloud after two (if it matters to anyone)

Friday February 24, 2012 8:24 Guest

8:24

Julie McKay:

Thanks!

Friday February 24, 2012 8:24 Julie McKay

8:25

BadgerWHockey:

Badgers up 5-0 at the end of the second period! @bammerman20 scores her second of the game late in the 2nd with an assist from @bdecker1814 [via Twitter]

Friday February 24, 2012 8:25 BadgerWHockey

8:26

[Comment From NAVYBADGERFANNAVYBADGERFAN: ]

Alright girls - 1 more period to go - KEEP THE PRESSURE ON THEM - Kind of sucks to be a badger fan and live in the twin cities -

Friday February 24, 2012 8:26 NAVYBADGERFAN

8:29

Julie McKay:

Can't imagine! I have friends that went to U of M so there's always a friendly rivalry when we play each other

Friday February 24, 2012 8:29 Julie McKay

8:30

Julie McKay:

Badgers still leading in shots after two.. 25-14. Rigsby saving all 14 shots she faced, Altmann with 10 saves in the period, 18 total, giving up 2 Badger goals

Friday February 24, 2012 8:30 Julie McKay

8:33

[Comment From MaggieMaggie: ]

Move to somewhere in Wisconsin, even if it is right across the border! :-)

Friday February 24, 2012 8:33 Maggie

8:34

[Comment From FreysFreys: ]

Keep it up wish we were there but keepin up in Dousman go Brianna!

Friday February 24, 2012 8:34 Freys

8:34

Julie McKay:

Glad to have you following along!

Friday February 24, 2012 8:34 Julie McKay

8:34

[Comment From Hockey fan JulieHockey fan Julie: ]

So from what the announcers are saying--it looks like it could be ND, UMD, and MN with WI up in Duluth

Friday February 24, 2012 8:34 Hockey fan Julie

8:34

Julie McKay:

Thanks for passing that along!

Friday February 24, 2012 8:34 Julie McKay

8:36

[Comment From GWDGWD: ]

Thanks Julie!! From us out in the "boonies". No TV, no radio

Friday February 24, 2012 8:36 GWD

8:37

Julie McKay:

No problem!

Friday February 24, 2012 8:37 Julie McKay

8:37

Julie McKay:

Badgers win the faceoff to start the third period

Friday February 24, 2012 8:37 Julie McKay

8:39

Julie McKay:

Minnesota State trying to bring the puck up but Badgers quickly steal it back. Great shot from Knight but Altmann makes the save

Friday February 24, 2012 8:39 Julie McKay

8:39

Julie McKay:

Hoping she can find the back of the net on one of these!

Friday February 24, 2012 8:39 Julie McKay

8:40

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Ohio State is probably the only team with a chance to shake things up

Friday February 24, 2012 8:40 Guest

8:40

Julie McKay:

They just announced scores but I missed them. I'll look them up when/if I get a chance

Friday February 24, 2012 8:40 Julie McKay

8:40

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

I get the Long Distance Award (I'm in North Carolina)

Friday February 24, 2012 8:40 Guest

8:41

Julie McKay:

Wow! Great to have the support from all over the map!

Friday February 24, 2012 8:41 Julie McKay

8:41

[Comment From Hockey fan JulieHockey fan Julie: ]

UMD beat them but the score was 4 to 3--so not a whomping by any means.

Friday February 24, 2012 8:41 Hockey fan Julie

8:41

Julie McKay:

Thanks for the update!

Friday February 24, 2012 8:41 Julie McKay

8:42

Julie McKay:

Packer behind the net but can't get a pass through

Friday February 24, 2012 8:42 Julie McKay

8:42

Julie McKay:

Puck comes back to her and she gets two quick shots off. Both saved by Altmann

Friday February 24, 2012 8:42 Julie McKay

8:42

[Comment From AKfriendAKfriend: ]

Um, I might have you beat being up in Alaska :)

Friday February 24, 2012 8:42 AKfriend

8:43

Julie McKay:

Yeaaah that's pretty far!

Friday February 24, 2012 8:43 Julie McKay

8:43

Julie McKay:

Brooke gets tripped up on a breakaway. Nothing called though

Friday February 24, 2012 8:43 Julie McKay

8:44

[Comment From MaggieMaggie: ]

I wouldn't be surprised if the UMD/OSU series goes 3 games.

Friday February 24, 2012 8:44 Maggie

8:44

Julie McKay:

Me neiter. When OSU comes out of the gates strong they're hard to beat .. as we found out last weekend

Friday February 24, 2012 8:44 Julie McKay

8:45

Julie McKay:

Josephs with a roughing penalty for Wisconsin

Friday February 24, 2012 8:45 Julie McKay

8:45

Julie McKay:

Minnesota State on the PP

Friday February 24, 2012 8:45 Julie McKay

8:45

[Comment From Hockey fan JulieHockey fan Julie: ]

I was hoping Bemidji State would mix things up too. They were really impressive to watch when they played us and didn't they beat MN and UMD each 1 game?

Friday February 24, 2012 8:45 Hockey fan Julie

8:45

Julie McKay:

Badgers clear the puck on MSU's PP

Friday February 24, 2012 8:45 Julie McKay

8:46

[Comment From MaggieMaggie: ]

Compared to most seasons, UMD doesn't seem as strong this year and OSU seems to have a little more firepower than they have had in the past.

Friday February 24, 2012 8:46 Maggie

8:47

Julie McKay:

I agree. When OSU flips the switch they are tough competitors

Friday February 24, 2012 8:47 Julie McKay

8:47

Julie McKay:

Brooke on the 1v2 breakaway and she finds the back of the net!

Friday February 24, 2012 8:47 Julie McKay

8:48

Julie McKay:

That's her third goal of the night with the short-handed!

Friday February 24, 2012 8:48 Julie McKay

8:48

[Comment From Hockey fan JulieHockey fan Julie: ]

Hats Off to BROOKE!

Friday February 24, 2012 8:48 Hockey fan Julie

8:48

BadgerWHockey:

Badgers go up 6-0 after a short-handed goal from @bammerman20 ! That's her third of the night!! [via Twitter]

Friday February 24, 2012 8:48 BadgerWHockey

8:48

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Way to go Brooke!

Friday February 24, 2012 8:48 Guest

8:49

Julie McKay:

Hilary trying to make one go but gets caught up in MSU defenders

Friday February 24, 2012 8:49 Julie McKay

8:50

Julie McKay:

Prevost on the breakaway. Finds Decker who fires a shot at the net but Altmann makes the save

Friday February 24, 2012 8:50 Julie McKay

8:51

Julie McKay:

Alev steals the puck away and comes up the ice but gets slammed into the boards before she can get a shot off

Friday February 24, 2012 8:51 Julie McKay

8:51

Julie McKay:

Badgers haven't let MSU get out of UW's offensive zone yet

Friday February 24, 2012 8:51 Julie McKay

8:51

Julie McKay:

Finally they do but Wisconsin gets the puck back. Icing on Wisconsin

Friday February 24, 2012 8:51 Julie McKay

8:52

Julie McKay:

Two nice saves by Rigsby

Friday February 24, 2012 8:52 Julie McKay

8:52

[Comment From Hockey fan JulieHockey fan Julie: ]

C'mon Hilary--it's your turn!

Friday February 24, 2012 8:52 Hockey fan Julie

8:53

Julie McKay:

I know! She's had some great looks tonight!

Friday February 24, 2012 8:53 Julie McKay

8:53

Julie McKay:

Mavericks pushing up the ice

Friday February 24, 2012 8:53 Julie McKay

8:54

Julie McKay:

Long shot from Leinonen but Rigsby makes the save. Brooke comes up the ice and puts another in!! Unassisted goal from Brooke for her fourth of the night!

Friday February 24, 2012 8:54 Julie McKay

8:55

BadgerWHockey:

Another goal from @bammerman20 !!! Her fourth of the night pushes UW's lead to 7-0 with seven minutes left in the third [via Twitter]

Friday February 24, 2012 8:55 BadgerWHockey

8:56

Julie McKay:

Rigsby pulled

Friday February 24, 2012 8:56 Julie McKay

8:56

Julie McKay:

MSU penalty and Rigsby comes back in

Friday February 24, 2012 8:56 Julie McKay

8:57

Julie McKay:

Badgers on the PP

Friday February 24, 2012 8:57 Julie McKay

8:57

Julie McKay:

Packer behind the net and pushes the puck to Brittany. MSU breaks up the play and clears the puck

Friday February 24, 2012 8:57 Julie McKay

8:58

Julie McKay:

Badgers come back and try to set it up but MSU clears it again

Friday February 24, 2012 8:58 Julie McKay

8:58

Julie McKay:

45 seconds left in the PP, 4:58 left in the game

Friday February 24, 2012 8:58 Julie McKay

8:59

Julie McKay:

Brittany off the ice with the trainer. Not sure what happened there

Friday February 24, 2012 8:59 Julie McKay

8:59

Julie McKay:

20 left in the PP

Friday February 24, 2012 8:59 Julie McKay

8:59

Julie McKay:

Badgers bring the puck up the ice

Friday February 24, 2012 8:59 Julie McKay

8:59

Julie McKay:

MSU definitely stepped up its D on this power play

Friday February 24, 2012 8:59 Julie McKay

8:59

Julie McKay:

Both teams at full strength

Friday February 24, 2012 8:59 Julie McKay

9:00

Julie McKay:

Mavericks on the breakaway. Puck gets pushed away by Wisconsin

Friday February 24, 2012 9:00 Julie McKay

9:00

Julie McKay:

Badgers trying to get the puck out of the neutral zone but they get caught up

Friday February 24, 2012 9:00 Julie McKay

9:01

Julie McKay:

Altmann falls on the puck and makes the save

Friday February 24, 2012 9:01 Julie McKay

9:01

Julie McKay:

Three minutes left in this game

Friday February 24, 2012 9:01 Julie McKay

9:01

Julie McKay:

The band has started singing "Build Me Up Buttercup" now

Friday February 24, 2012 9:01 Julie McKay

9:02

Julie McKay:

Wisconsin gets the puck in their offensive zone. Another pass goes through though and Minnesota State picks it up

Friday February 24, 2012 9:02 Julie McKay

9:02

Julie McKay:

Another great steal from Alev and the Badgers bring the puck into their offensive zone

Friday February 24, 2012 9:02 Julie McKay

9:03

Julie McKay:

Knight's shot is saved from Altmann

Friday February 24, 2012 9:03 Julie McKay

9:03

Julie McKay:

Maverick penalty on Hewett. Badgers on the PP with 1:30 left to play in the game

Friday February 24, 2012 9:03 Julie McKay

9:04

Julie McKay:

Josephs pushed against the boards and can't get off a pass

Friday February 24, 2012 9:04 Julie McKay

9:04

Julie McKay:

Prevost picks up the puck in the neutral zone and tries for a shot but gets pushed down

Friday February 24, 2012 9:04 Julie McKay

9:04

Julie McKay:

Otto with the penalty for hooking

Friday February 24, 2012 9:04 Julie McKay

9:05

Julie McKay:

5v3 with 45 seconds left in the game

Friday February 24, 2012 9:05 Julie McKay

9:05

Julie McKay:

Badgers set up the possession

Friday February 24, 2012 9:05 Julie McKay

9:05

Julie McKay:

15 seconds left in the game

Friday February 24, 2012 9:05 Julie McKay

9:06

Julie McKay:

Brickner with a shot but is saved. Wisconsin gets the rebound but can't get another shot off as the clock winds down

Friday February 24, 2012 9:06 Julie McKay

9:07

[Comment From Badger RichBadger Rich: ]

end of the 2nd badger up 3-1

Friday February 24, 2012 9:07 Badger Rich

9:07

Julie McKay:

Thanks!

Friday February 24, 2012 9:07 Julie McKay

9:07

[Comment From Hockey fan JulieHockey fan Julie: ]

Thanks Julie. We're excited to be there tomorrow!

Friday February 24, 2012 9:07 Hockey fan Julie

9:08

Julie McKay:

Thanks for following along! Hopefully I won't have internet troubles tomorrow and will get this started on time!

Friday February 24, 2012 9:08 Julie McKay

9:08

[Comment From kpackpac: ]

Thanks Julie!! We look forward to your blogging again tomorrow night.

Friday February 24, 2012 9:08 kpac

9:08

Julie McKay:

I'll have some quick stats for you in a second

Friday February 24, 2012 9:08 Julie McKay

9:11

BadgerWHockey:

Badgers earn the 7-0 win over Minnesota State in the first round of the WCHA playoffs! [via Twitter]

Friday February 24, 2012 9:11 BadgerWHockey

9:14

Julie McKay:

Still waiting for stats. not sure where everyone went.. I'll keep waiting but otherwise they'll be up with my recap shortly on UWBadgers.com

Friday February 24, 2012 9:14 Julie McKay

9:18

Julie McKay:

Ok, I stole the stat computer. Badgers finish ahead in shots, 39-20. UW 0-5 on the powerplay, MSU 0-1.

Friday February 24, 2012 9:18 Julie McKay

9:20

Julie McKay:

Rigsby with 20 saves on the night. Butters with 2 saves giving up 3 goals in her 5:59 minutes of play. Altmann with 30 saves giving up 4 goals in her 54:01 minutes of play

Friday February 24, 2012 9:20 Julie McKay

9:21

Julie McKay:

Thanks for following along tonight! If you can't make it to town tomorrow, follow my blog again! Same time, same place.

Friday February 24, 2012 9:21 Julie McKay

9:21

Julie McKay:

On Wisconsin!

Friday February 24, 2012 9:21 Julie McKay

9:21

Archived Gameday Blog: Women's hockey vs. Ohio State (Feb. 18)

By Ross LaDue on February 18, 2012 1:26 PM | No TrackBacks

The UWBadgers.com Gameday Blog provided live coverage of Wisconsin's 4-2 loss to Ohio State on Feb. 18, 2012. An archived version of the blog is below.

Women's Hockey vs. Ohio State - Saturday

(02/18/2012)

12:14

Julie McKay:

Welcome to the Badger women's hockey gameday blog!

Saturday February 18, 2012 12:14 Julie McKay

12:15

Julie McKay:

Today the No. 1-ranked Badgers finish up their regular season against Ohio State on senior day. Wisconsin's five seniors will be honored before the start of the 12:30 p.m. game.

Saturday February 18, 2012 12:15 Julie McKay

12:17

Julie McKay:

Last night Wisconsin downed OSU to clinch the outright WCHA title with its 7-1 win.

Saturday February 18, 2012 12:17 Julie McKay

12:18

Julie McKay:

Seniors Brooke Ammerman and Carolyne Prevost combined for eight total points in the game, while Brianna Decker contributed two goals and two assists of her own. Two other Badgers found the back of the net while five contributed with assists.

Saturday February 18, 2012 12:18 Julie McKay

12:24

Julie McKay:

Time for the senior honors!

Saturday February 18, 2012 12:24 Julie McKay

12:25

Julie McKay:

First up Nikki Kaasa! Kaasa has seen action in four games, allowing only one goal. She gained experience in the net during Wisconsin's exhibition game against Team USA during the 2009-10 season. After making 12 saves, Nikki earned "Wisconsin Player of the Game" accolades. Nikki has made 12 saves this season including single-game highs of five stops in Wisconsin's wins over Minnesota State and Lindenwood, owning a .923 save percentage this year.

Saturday February 18, 2012 12:25 Julie McKay

12:26

Julie McKay:

Brittany Haverstock has played in 141 games, steadying the Wisconsin blue line as a member of two National Championship teams. She has earned WCHA honors in all three of her previous seasons, being named to the All-WCHA Rookie Team her freshman year, selected to the WCHA All-Star Team her sophomore year and the All-WCHA Third Team last season. Brittany has also been a member of the Canada's National Women's Under-22 Team earning a gold medal at the 2011 MLP Cup and a silver medal at the 2009 MLP Cup.

Saturday February 18, 2012 12:26 Julie McKay

12:26

Julie McKay:

Carolyne Prévost will play in her 138th game today for Wisconsin. She has earned numerous accolades during her Badger career including being named to the NCAA Frozen Four All-Tournament Team last season after scoring two goals in the National Championship game against Boston University. Not only successful on the ice, Prévost was named to the 2011 CoSIDA/Capital One Academic All-District Second Team and twice to the All-WCHA Academic Team. She is also a three-time WCHA Scholar Athlete and a two-time Big Ten Scholar Athlete. Carolyne has also earned two gold medals with Canada's National Women's Under-22 Team in 2010 and 2011.

Saturday February 18, 2012 12:26 Julie McKay

12:27

Julie McKay:

A valuable contributor for four years, Brooke Ammerman has played in 145 games in her career at Wisconsin and has become one of only four Badgers ever to record more than 200 career points. She is also one of three Badgers ever to have a four-goal game, completing the feat twice. In her first season, Brooke was named to the All-WCHA Rookie Team and WCHA Final Face-off All-Tournament Team. Brooke was also named to WCHA All-Star Team her sophomore year. After scoring against Boston College and Boston University at the Frozen Four last season, Brooke was named to the NCAA Frozen Four All-Tournament Team and All-WCHA Third Team for the second time in her career.

Saturday February 18, 2012 12:27 Julie McKay

12:28

Julie McKay:

A two-time All-American and a two-time Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award top-10 finalist, team captain Hilary Knight is the all-time points and goals leader in program history. Her 140 goals lead all Badger hockey players, male or female, topping the 125 goals scored by current women's hockey head Mark Johnson. She also holds the program lead for most game-winning goals at 28, and is the only Badger to record a five-goal game. In the 2009-10 season, Hilary took a year off to compete as the youngest member of the U.S. Olympic Women's Ice Hockey Team in the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games, helping the team earn silver with one goal and seven assists.

Saturday February 18, 2012 12:28 Julie McKay

12:30

Julie McKay:

Great senior day honors for a great senior class!

Saturday February 18, 2012 12:30 Julie McKay

12:30

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

how does one watch this game today?

Saturday February 18, 2012 12:30 Guest

12:32

Julie McKay:

The game is airing live on the Big Ten Network, but you can watch it online as well here: http://www.btn2go.com/btn2go/

Saturday February 18, 2012 12:32 Julie McKay

12:32

Julie McKay:

Time for the starting lineups!

Saturday February 18, 2012 12:32 Julie McKay

12:34

Julie McKay:

For OSU: Ally Tarr, Natalie Spooner, Paige Semenza, Brittany Carlson, Kelly Wild, and Lisa Steffes in the net for the Buckeyes

Saturday February 18, 2012 12:34 Julie McKay

12:35

Julie McKay:

For Wisconsin: Carolyne Prevost, Hilary Knight, Brooke Ammerman, Brittany Haverstock, Saige Pacholok, and Nikki Kaasa in the net for the Badgers

Saturday February 18, 2012 12:35 Julie McKay

12:37

Julie McKay:

Here we go! Badgers win the opening faceoff

Saturday February 18, 2012 12:37 Julie McKay

12:38

Julie McKay:

Badgers have the puck in their offensive zone but OSU is fighting for control

Saturday February 18, 2012 12:38 Julie McKay

12:39

Julie McKay:

Buckeyes get the puck and bring it to their offensive zone. Decker steals it back quickly

Saturday February 18, 2012 12:39 Julie McKay

12:39

Julie McKay:

Both teams fighting for control of the puck in the offensive zone

Saturday February 18, 2012 12:39 Julie McKay

12:41

Julie McKay:

OSU has come out with high energy similar to yesterday's game but Wisconsin seems a little more prepared for it and aren't letting the Buckeyes get as many opportunities to get in their offensive zone

Saturday February 18, 2012 12:41 Julie McKay

12:42

Julie McKay:

Josephs behind the net but Brittany can't get to the pass in front of the net

Saturday February 18, 2012 12:42 Julie McKay

12:42

Julie McKay:

Knight with a great move in front of the net but tries to pass it off and it misses it's receiver

Saturday February 18, 2012 12:42 Julie McKay

12:43

Julie McKay:

Haverstock with a great scoring opportunity but hits it off the pipe

Saturday February 18, 2012 12:43 Julie McKay

12:44

Julie McKay:

Badgers get the puck back and Packer gets another great look for Wisconsin

Saturday February 18, 2012 12:44 Julie McKay

12:45

Julie McKay:

Badgers win the faceoff after the media timeout and Decker lines one at Steffes but she makes the save

Saturday February 18, 2012 12:45 Julie McKay

12:48

Julie McKay:

Buckeyes making it tough for Wisconsin to set up on offense but Badgers still aren't letting OSU get across the red line

Saturday February 18, 2012 12:48 Julie McKay

12:50

Julie McKay:

Buckeyes' first shot of the day and it goes past Kaasa. Wow. That wasn't pretty. OSU up 1-0 after their first SOG

Saturday February 18, 2012 12:50 Julie McKay

12:52

Julie McKay:

Badgers escape another close scoring chance for OSU and bring it up the ice. Wisconsin with a close shot on the other end and Steffes makes the save.

Saturday February 18, 2012 12:52 Julie McKay

12:53

Julie McKay:

Badger goalie change. Rigsby out on the ice stretching during the second media timeout

Saturday February 18, 2012 12:53 Julie McKay

12:53

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

I'm having trouble finding the game on BTN. Anybody have any luck??

Saturday February 18, 2012 12:53 Guest

12:54

Julie McKay:

Here's the online link: http://www.btn2go.com/btn2go/

Saturday February 18, 2012 12:54 Julie McKay

12:55

Julie McKay:

Badgers win the faceoff but OSU gets the puck back. Feste scores on a breakaway through a jumble in front of the net. Buckeyes up 2-0 with 8:30 left in the first period

Saturday February 18, 2012 12:55 Julie McKay

12:56

Julie McKay:

Badgers are controlling the time of possession but OSU has been able to capitalize on their few shots

Saturday February 18, 2012 12:56 Julie McKay

12:56

Julie McKay:

Badger penalty. OSU on the PP

Saturday February 18, 2012 12:56 Julie McKay

12:57

Julie McKay:

Wow. OSU scores right away on the PP

Saturday February 18, 2012 12:57 Julie McKay

12:58

Julie McKay:

Badgers need to turn things around and get the momentum on their side

Saturday February 18, 2012 12:58 Julie McKay

12:58

Julie McKay:

Decker making a great block to stop another OSU shot

Saturday February 18, 2012 12:58 Julie McKay

12:58

Julie McKay:

OSU still with the possession

Saturday February 18, 2012 12:58 Julie McKay

12:59

Julie McKay:

Decker looking for an outlet but can't find anyone. Badgers get it back and look to clear the puck

Saturday February 18, 2012 12:59 Julie McKay

1:00

Julie McKay:

OSU in the way again but Knight steals the puck away and looks for a breakaway. Shot deflected by Steffes

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:00 Julie McKay

1:02

Julie McKay:

OSU penalty on Spooner for hooking. Media timeout

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:02 Julie McKay

1:03

Julie McKay:

Badgers on the PP with 4:20 left in the period

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:03 Julie McKay

1:04

Julie McKay:

McKeough fires a shot but goes wide. Badgers get two more shots off before OSU clears the puck

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:04 Julie McKay

1:04

Julie McKay:

37 seconds left in the PP and Steffes makes the save

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:04 Julie McKay

1:05

Julie McKay:

Badgers behind the net with the puck swings it out to Jaminskit. Packer in the corner with the puck but OSU clears the puck as the PP ends. OSU gets a quick shot off but Rigsby makes the save

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:05 Julie McKay

1:06

Julie McKay:

Badgers fighting for the puck in the neutral zone. Buckeyes have been really physical today making it hard for Wisconsin

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:06 Julie McKay

1:07

Julie McKay:

Badgers with the puck and three Buckeyes on Decker up against the boards

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:07 Julie McKay

1:08

Julie McKay:

Brooke comes in to help her get the puck out and Badgers get a shot off but goes wide

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:08 Julie McKay

1:08

Julie McKay:

45 seconds left in this period

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:08 Julie McKay

1:08

Julie McKay:

Wisconsin is not used to being pushed around and you can tell they're getting frustrated

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:08 Julie McKay

1:09

Julie McKay:

Josephs and Brittany on a late breakaway but can't get a shot off in time

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:09 Julie McKay

1:09

Julie McKay:

OSU leads after the first period, 3-0

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:09 Julie McKay

1:09

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

im with you on this. the BTN is asking for a log in.

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:09 Guest

1:10

Julie McKay:

Ok, I've been asking around and finally got an answer. You need to have a cable provider that offers BTN and then I guess you're able to login

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:10 Julie McKay

1:10

[Comment From Grammie 21Grammie 21: ]

Is the game on the computer today live we can't seem to get it.

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:10 Grammie 21

1:11

[Comment From kpackpac: ]

The game is actually on BTN TV so if you are in Canada that is the only way to watch it, as far as I can figure out.

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:11 kpac

1:12

Julie McKay:

Thanks for your help, kpac. The only answers I've gotten is that it's through your cable provider

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:12 Julie McKay

1:13

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

you need a log in account with one of the providers on the BTN. I can't get it on either.

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:13 Guest

1:14

Julie McKay:

I'm not sure where the login comes from, but I'm assuming it's whatever your cable account is

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:14 Julie McKay

1:15

BadgerWHockey:

Badgers down after the first period, 3-0 to OSU. SOG even at six apiece [via Twitter]

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:15 BadgerWHockey

1:18

[Comment From kpackpac: ]

yes, and the cable providers are usa only...so I am depending on the blog and Julie from canada today. The rest of the family is enjoying it live on TV

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:18 kpac

1:19

Julie McKay:

Oh that's a bummer! No pressure for me now tho! haha

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:19 Julie McKay

1:23

[Comment From kpackpac: ]

Can you start the game over by chance?? hehe

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:23 kpac

1:23

Julie McKay:

Only if I can change the goals! haha

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:23 Julie McKay

1:24

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

anyone want to share their log on info? haha...

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:24 Guest

1:25

Julie McKay:

Time for the second period!

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:25 Julie McKay

1:25

Julie McKay:

OSU wins the opening aceoff but Badgers get the puck back in their offensive zone quickly

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:25 Julie McKay

1:26

Julie McKay:

Buckeyes clear the puck but Badgers get it back

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:26 Julie McKay

1:26

Julie McKay:

Both team at a really up-tempo pace to start the second

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:26 Julie McKay

1:26

Julie McKay:

Steffes makes a save of Josephs shot

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:26 Julie McKay

1:27

Julie McKay:

Great save from Rigsby on the other end. Badgers get the rebound and get it back

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:27 Julie McKay

1:27

Julie McKay:

Brittany in front of the net but OSU defense picks up her pass

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:27 Julie McKay

1:27

[Comment From kpackpac: ]

GO BADGERS!

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:27 kpac

1:28

Julie McKay:

Both teams fighting for control of the puck in UW offensive zone and Buckeyes get it

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:28 Julie McKay

1:28

Julie McKay:

Badgers get it back quickly and Turnbull gets a slow shot off and Steffes gets another save

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:28 Julie McKay

1:29

Julie McKay:

Pacholok's shot from the blue line deflected by Steffes.

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:29 Julie McKay

1:29

Julie McKay:

Back-and-forth up the ice again. Rigsby makes the grab on Tuominen's shot

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:29 Julie McKay

1:31

Julie McKay:

A lot of back-and-forth play going on. Neither team able to gain full control of a possession

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:31 Julie McKay

1:32

Julie McKay:

OSU gets the puck out of Wisconsin's offensive corner and tries for a breakaway. Badgers get a penalty before anything can happen. Packer two minutes for a body-check

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:32 Julie McKay

1:33

Julie McKay:

Surprised at how physical OSU is playing today. Sending four to the puck and using their bodies as much as they can

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:33 Julie McKay

1:33

Julie McKay:

OSU on the PP out of the media timeout

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:33 Julie McKay

1:34

Julie McKay:

Badger defense trying to keep up with them but another penalty called.

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:34 Julie McKay

1:34

Julie McKay:

All the fans are booing here. Not sure how OSU isn't getting any calls on them

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:34 Julie McKay

1:35

Julie McKay:

Badgers clear the puck and Jaminski with a great short-handed oppourtunity. Steffes pushes it away at the last minute

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:35 Julie McKay

1:35

Julie McKay:

Sorry, Badger last penalty on Zgraja and now there's a penalty on OSU too. This one on Langan

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:35 Julie McKay

1:36

Julie McKay:

Huge save for Rigsby!

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:36 Julie McKay

1:37

Julie McKay:

Badgers able to hold their ground on the 3v4 play right now

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:37 Julie McKay

1:37

Julie McKay:

Badgers clear the puck and Packer is back in

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:37 Julie McKay

1:37

Julie McKay:

4v4 now with a penalty apiece

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:37 Julie McKay

1:38

Julie McKay:

Badgers stop a big play in front of Rigsby and clear the puck.

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:38 Julie McKay

1:38

Julie McKay:

Badger penalties over and 8 seconds on UW PP

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:38 Julie McKay

1:38

Julie McKay:

Decker on a 1v3 but shot is blocked

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:38 Julie McKay

1:38

Julie McKay:

Both teams at full strength now

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:38 Julie McKay

1:40

Julie McKay:

Pacholok with a rocket from the blue line and second chance shot just misses the net

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:40 Julie McKay

1:40

Julie McKay:

Rigsby making some big time saves on the other end. Two in a row that looked like they were going in

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:40 Julie McKay

1:41

Julie McKay:

Brittany with the steal. Makes the pass to Knight but Steffes deflects the shot

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:41 Julie McKay

1:41

Julie McKay:

Brittany with a shot of her own. Huge jumble in front of the net and Badgers keep shooting at the pile of defenders

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:41 Julie McKay

1:42

Julie McKay:

Wow. That was a crazy sequence! The crowd is really into the game which seems to be helping Wisconsin's morale

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:42 Julie McKay

1:42

Julie McKay:

Looks like a Buckeye penalty but play is under review

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:42 Julie McKay

1:44

Julie McKay:

I don't even know how to describe that last play sequence to give you the full affect. Badgers first shot saved and defenders fled to the crease and were falling over and Wisconsin just kept getting the rebounds and trying to get it past the wall of OSU players

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:44 Julie McKay

1:44

Julie McKay:

Back from the media timeout. Badgers on the PP

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:44 Julie McKay

1:45

Julie McKay:

Great pass from McKeough but OSU blocks the shot in the crease

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:45 Julie McKay

1:45

Julie McKay:

Rocket shot from Knight but goes wide

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:45 Julie McKay

1:46

Julie McKay:

OSU tries to clear the puck but Alev picks it up after the line change

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:46 Julie McKay

1:46

Julie McKay:

OSU on the breakaway and Jaminski trips her up and gets the penalty

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:46 Julie McKay

1:47

Julie McKay:

10 second left on OSU's penalty

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:47 Julie McKay

1:47

Julie McKay:

Buckeyes on the PP now. 1:20 left in the PP 6:30 left in the period

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:47 Julie McKay

1:48

Julie McKay:

OSU in their offensive zone but UW defensive is picking up their pace

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:48 Julie McKay

1:48

Julie McKay:

OSU trying to set up a play and Rigsby makes a save.

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:48 Julie McKay

1:48

Julie McKay:

15 left in the OSU PP

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:48 Julie McKay

1:49

Julie McKay:

Brooke with a nice block for Wisconsin. Both teams at full strength

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:49 Julie McKay

1:49

Julie McKay:

Brooke with a shot of her own on the other end and Steffes makes the save

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:49 Julie McKay

1:50

Julie McKay:

UW wins the faceoff OSU gets it back right away

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:50 Julie McKay

1:50

Julie McKay:

Badger d-line pushes it back for Wisconsin

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:50 Julie McKay

1:51

Julie McKay:

OSU's Kuehl steals it away but Pacholok gets a steal of her own

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:51 Julie McKay

1:51

Julie McKay:

Badgers in their offensive zoe but doesn't last long again

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:51 Julie McKay

1:51

Julie McKay:

OSU 2v2 breakaway and Rigsby coming up with another big time save

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:51 Julie McKay

1:52

Julie McKay:

Brittany on the other end trying to get control of the puck after a rebound and gets tackled by Wild. Wild gets called with a penalty

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:52 Julie McKay

1:53

Julie McKay:

Another media timeout

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:53 Julie McKay

1:53

Julie McKay:

I'm really enjoying the media timeouts today especially with the pace of this game! Gives me a chance to catch my breath!

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:53 Julie McKay

1:55

Julie McKay:

Badgers on the PP. Long pass from McKeough at the blue line and Brooke slips it in the backdoor! Badgers score!

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:55 Julie McKay

1:56

Julie McKay:

Great to see Brooke score on senior day with her whole family here! Hopefully we can use the momentum now!

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:56 Julie McKay

1:56

Julie McKay:

One minute left in the period

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:56 Julie McKay

1:57

Julie McKay:

Knight picks up the puck in the neutral zone

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:57 Julie McKay

1:57

Julie McKay:

Badgers looking to get a last shot off

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:57 Julie McKay

1:57

Julie McKay:

Turnbull around the net and looks for Brittany but OSU breaks up the play and that's the end of the second period

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:57 Julie McKay

1:58

Julie McKay:

Wow. That was a crazy period. Not sure where I'm even going to begin on the recap after the game!

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:58 Julie McKay

1:59

Julie McKay:

Badgers needed to score in that period keep themselves mentally in the game. Hopefully we'll come out of the break strong!

Saturday February 18, 2012 1:59 Julie McKay

2:01

Julie McKay:

Rigsby made 14 saves in that period. Steffes made 12 for OSU

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:01 Julie McKay

2:02

BadgerWHockey:

Badgers score on the PP after a crazy 2nd period! @bammerman20 cuts the deficit, OSU up 3-1 after two [via Twitter]

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:02 BadgerWHockey

2:04

BadgerWHockey:

Bucky crashing @bammerman20's interview with BTN http://t.co/NLMadVWt [via Twitter]

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:04 BadgerWHockey

2:10

BadgerWHockey:

RT @DStlukaPhoto: @BadgerWHockey On the bench with the ladies. #OnWisconsin! http://twitter.com/DStlukaPhoto/status/170962943691849728/photo/1 [via Twitter]

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:10 BadgerWHockey

2:13

Julie McKay:

Third period is underway!

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:13 Julie McKay

2:14

Julie McKay:

Brittany trying for a breakawy but swings it around to Knight

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:14 Julie McKay

2:15

Julie McKay:

Badgers back out in the neutral zone trying to set up again

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:15 Julie McKay

2:15

Julie McKay:

Brickner from the blue line swings the puck around

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:15 Julie McKay

2:15

Julie McKay:

OSU clears the puck. UW gets it back

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:15 Julie McKay

2:16

Julie McKay:

Back in the neutral zone but high stick called

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:16 Julie McKay

2:16

Julie McKay:

Badgers win the faceoff. Fighting to get the puck out of OSU's offensive zone

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:16 Julie McKay

2:17

Julie McKay:

Turnbull tries for the breakaway but OSU steals it back on brings it back the other way

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:17 Julie McKay

2:17

Julie McKay:

Turnbull steal again. OSU steal again

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:17 Julie McKay

2:17

Julie McKay:

Two saves from Rigsby. Badgers get the loose puck

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:17 Julie McKay

2:18

Julie McKay:

Decker with a great pass to the crease but gets pushed away. She tries a shot from the side of the net but Steffes makes the save

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:18 Julie McKay

2:19

Julie McKay:

Back-and-forth once more. Brittany bringing it up this time.

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:19 Julie McKay

2:19

Julie McKay:

Great pass from Zgraja to Knight but Steffes just barley makes the save

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:19 Julie McKay

2:20

Julie McKay:

Media timeout

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:20 Julie McKay

2:21

Julie McKay:

Badgers in the faceoff. Decker with a chance ahead of the pack but Steffes makes another save

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:21 Julie McKay

2:22

Julie McKay:

Knight snipes one from the corner. Deflected by Steffes

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:22 Julie McKay

2:23

Julie McKay:

Turnbull's shot blocked. Both teams fighting for the loose puck

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:23 Julie McKay

2:24

Julie McKay:

OSU on the breakaway but pass doesn't go through in front of the net. Badgers get it back but OSU clears it from the other end

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:24 Julie McKay

2:25

Julie McKay:

Decker on the breakaway. Shot goes wide

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:25 Julie McKay

2:25

Julie McKay:

OSU 1v2 and Badgers steal the puck away

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:25 Julie McKay

2:25

Julie McKay:

Decker to Brittany on a 1v2. Another shot barley saved by Steffes

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:25 Julie McKay

2:26

Julie McKay:

Badgers need to find the opening past her

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:26 Julie McKay

2:26

Julie McKay:

Knight's shot looks close but in the net on the outside

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:26 Julie McKay

2:26

Julie McKay:

OSU ries to clear the puck but Badger D gets it back

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:26 Julie McKay

2:27

Julie McKay:

Decker moving quick into five defenders and OSU clears the puck away

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:27 Julie McKay

2:28

Julie McKay:

Brooke gets tangles up and Decker gets a shot off but saved again

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:28 Julie McKay

2:29

Julie McKay:

Crowd has stayed in the game. Booing at another Badger penalty call.

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:29 Julie McKay

2:30

Julie McKay:

This one on McKeough. Definitely missing some questionable moves by OSU

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:30 Julie McKay

2:30

Julie McKay:

OSU on the PP

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:30 Julie McKay

2:30

Julie McKay:

Great block by Knight! OSU sets it up again

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:30 Julie McKay

2:31

Julie McKay:

Alev with a block of her own in front of Rigsby

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:31 Julie McKay

2:31

Julie McKay:

One minute left in the PP

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:31 Julie McKay

2:31

Julie McKay:

Knight tries a breakaway but gets slammed into the boards

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:31 Julie McKay

2:31

Julie McKay:

Great "let's go red" chant starting in the crowd

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:31 Julie McKay

2:32

Julie McKay:

Both teams at full strength. Great pressure by Wisco

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:32 Julie McKay

2:32

Julie McKay:

Rigsby pulled

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:32 Julie McKay

2:33

Julie McKay:

Two saves by Steffes and Decker's shot goes wide

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:33 Julie McKay

2:33

Julie McKay:

Rigs back in

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:33 Julie McKay

2:33

Julie McKay:

OSU penalty on Schmitt. UW timeout

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:33 Julie McKay

2:34

Julie McKay:

Loud cheers coming out of the timeout

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:34 Julie McKay

2:34

Julie McKay:

Badgers on the PP

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:34 Julie McKay

2:35

Julie McKay:

OSU clears the puck.

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:35 Julie McKay

2:36

Julie McKay:

Badgers bring it back. Great pass in front of the net and Prevost slips it in!

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:36 Julie McKay

2:36

Julie McKay:

Play is under review

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:36 Julie McKay

2:36

Julie McKay:

And it stands! Badgers score!

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:36 Julie McKay

2:36

Julie McKay:

UW down 3-2 with five minutes left to play but staying strong down the stretch

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:36 Julie McKay

2:38

BadgerWHockey:

Badgers score! @cprevost27 with the PP goal to cut the deficit to 3-2 with five minutes left to play [via Twitter]

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:38 BadgerWHockey

2:38

Julie McKay:

Badgers trying to get the puck into their offensive zone

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:38 Julie McKay

2:39

Julie McKay:

Decker with a hard shot from the side of the net but Steffes pushing it away

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:39 Julie McKay

2:39

Julie McKay:

Decker another hard shot but from just inside the blue line and goes wide

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:39 Julie McKay

2:39

Julie McKay:

Rigsby with a save of her own and gets it out to Decker. Decker makes the pass in front of the net but its pushed away by OSU D

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:39 Julie McKay

2:40

Julie McKay:

2:20 left to play in this game

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:40 Julie McKay

2:41

Julie McKay:

Media timeout

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:41 Julie McKay

2:42

Julie McKay:

OSU wins the faceoff. Badgers get it back

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:42 Julie McKay

2:42

Julie McKay:

OSU clears the puckand gets it on the other end

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:42 Julie McKay

2:42

Julie McKay:

1:45 left to play

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:42 Julie McKay

2:42

Julie McKay:

Decker on the breakaway

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:42 Julie McKay

2:43

Julie McKay:

Pushes ahead to Prevost who gets it back to her. OSU D breaks up the play and gets it back

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:43 Julie McKay

2:43

Julie McKay:

Wisconsin in the neutral zone

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:43 Julie McKay

2:43

Julie McKay:

One minute left to play

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:43 Julie McKay

2:43

Julie McKay:

Rigsby is pulled with 40.9 seconds left to play

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:43 Julie McKay

2:44

Julie McKay:

OSU steals it back and scores the open net goal

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:44 Julie McKay

2:45

Julie McKay:

Rigsby back in 17 seconds left to play

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:45 Julie McKay

2:45

Julie McKay:

Badgers can't make the late push and that's the end of the game

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:45 Julie McKay

2:45

Julie McKay:

Final score: OSU 4, Wisconsin 2

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:45 Julie McKay

2:46

Julie McKay:

Tough way for the seniors to finish off their last regular season. Stayed strong down the stretch though and made it a good game

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:46 Julie McKay

2:47

Julie McKay:

Presentation of the WCHA championship trophy now but players pretty bummed at the moment

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:47 Julie McKay

2:48

Julie McKay:

Nothing to hold their heads about though. Another great regular season and WCHA outright champs!

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:48 Julie McKay

2:49

Julie McKay:

Time to get ready for playoffs! Badgers host WCHA playoffs next weekend in Verona. Tickets are on sale now at UWBadgers.com

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:49 Julie McKay

2:50

Julie McKay:

Kaasa ends with 0 saves, giving up 1 goal. Rigsby with 19 saves giving up 2 goals, and an empty net goal. Steffes finishes with 28 saves giving up 2 goals

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:50 Julie McKay

2:51

Julie McKay:

Five penalties for each team. OSU 1-5 on the PP and UW 2-5 on the PP

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:51 Julie McKay

2:52

Julie McKay:

If you can, come down to support the Badgers next weekend for the WCHA playoffs! Otherwise follow along with my live blog again!

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:52 Julie McKay

2:53

Julie McKay:

Thanks for following along today and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:53 Julie McKay

2:53

Julie McKay:

On Wisconsin!

Saturday February 18, 2012 2:53 Julie McKay

2:53

Archived Gameday Blog: Women's hockey vs. Ohio State (Feb. 17)

By Ross LaDue on February 17, 2012 1:21 PM | No TrackBacks

The UWBadgers.com Gameday Blog provided live coverage of Wisconsin's 7-1 win over Ohio State on Feb. 17, 2012. An archived version of the blog is below.

Women's Hockey vs. Ohio State - Friday

(02/17/2012)

1:41

Julie McKay:

Welcome to the Badger women's hockey gameday blog!

Friday February 17, 2012 1:41 Julie McKay

1:41

Julie McKay:

Wisconsin finishes up its regular season this weekend playing host to Ohio State today and tomorrow.

Friday February 17, 2012 1:41 Julie McKay

1:42

Julie McKay:

The 2012 senior class will be recognized before the start of tomorrow's game which starts at 12:30 p.m.

Friday February 17, 2012 1:42 Julie McKay

1:44

Julie McKay:

Wisconsin is coming off two road wins in St. Cloud last weekend when the Badgers clinched a share of the WCHA regular-season championship, marking back-to-back titles.

Friday February 17, 2012 1:44 Julie McKay

1:44

Julie McKay:

A total of eight different players scored goals for Wisconsin on the weekend as the Badgers out-scored the Huskies 11-2.

Friday February 17, 2012 1:44 Julie McKay

1:45

Julie McKay:

Alex Rigsby recorded her seventh shutout of the season making 19 saves in Friday's 5-0 win.

Friday February 17, 2012 1:45 Julie McKay

1:46

Julie McKay:

Hilary Knight then had a hand in every goal, scoring one, in the Badgers' 6-2 win on Saturday, earning her the WCHA Offensive Player of the Week honor for the second time this season.

Friday February 17, 2012 1:46 Julie McKay

1:52

Julie McKay:

Ohio State enters the weekend having been swept by Minnesota the previous week by scores of 5-0 and 7-4.

Friday February 17, 2012 1:52 Julie McKay

1:56

Julie McKay:

11 minutes until the puck drops here at the Kohl Center. Both teams are still in their respective locker rooms

Friday February 17, 2012 1:56 Julie McKay

1:59

Julie McKay:

The teams are back on the ice as we get ready for starting lineups and the National Anthem

Friday February 17, 2012 1:59 Julie McKay

2:02

Julie McKay:

Starting lineup for Ohio State: Melissa Feste, Natalie Spooner, Paige Semenza, Brittany Carlson, Kelly Wild and Lisa Steffes in the net for the Buckeyes.

Friday February 17, 2012 2:02 Julie McKay

2:03

Julie McKay:

Starting lineup for Wisconsin: Carolyne Prevost, Brianna Decker, Brooke Ammerman, Katarina Zgraja, Stefanie McKeough, and Alex Rigsby in the net for the Badgers.

Friday February 17, 2012 2:03 Julie McKay

2:06

Julie McKay:

And here we go!

Friday February 17, 2012 2:06 Julie McKay

2:07

Julie McKay:

Badgers win the opening faceoff

Friday February 17, 2012 2:07 Julie McKay

2:07

Julie McKay:

Buckeye defense putting a lot of pressure early on and get the puck back

Friday February 17, 2012 2:07 Julie McKay

2:08

Julie McKay:

McIntosh on a 1v2 but McKeough able to swat the puck away

Friday February 17, 2012 2:08 Julie McKay

2:08

Julie McKay:

Offsides called on Wisconsin and an Ohio State player is down. Coaches come out and she still hasn't gotten up

Friday February 17, 2012 2:08 Julie McKay

2:09

Julie McKay:

Tuominen slowly skates off the ice and play continues. OSU wins the faceoff

Friday February 17, 2012 2:09 Julie McKay

2:09

Julie McKay:

Buckeyes back in their offensive zone but Josephs able to steal the puck away

Friday February 17, 2012 2:09 Julie McKay

2:10

Julie McKay:

A lot of kids here today so there's quite a bit of cheering for Wisconsin

Friday February 17, 2012 2:10 Julie McKay

2:11

Julie McKay:

Buckeyes have control of the puck in their offensive zone now

Friday February 17, 2012 2:11 Julie McKay

2:11

Julie McKay:

Rigsby with a save deflecting the puck high

Friday February 17, 2012 2:11 Julie McKay

2:12

Julie McKay:

Badgers get the rebound but can't get it past the neutral zone. OSU back in their offensive zone

Friday February 17, 2012 2:12 Julie McKay

2:12

Julie McKay:

Badgers look for an outlet pass but end up clearing the puck. OSU with the puck again

Friday February 17, 2012 2:12 Julie McKay

2:12

Julie McKay:

Rigsby with another save as Feste gets a shot off in front of the net

Friday February 17, 2012 2:12 Julie McKay

2:13

Julie McKay:

Badgers with a big block and get the puck back from OSU

Friday February 17, 2012 2:13 Julie McKay

2:13

Julie McKay:

Packer looking for an open teammate in front of the net but pass gets blocked

Friday February 17, 2012 2:13 Julie McKay

2:14

Julie McKay:

OSU has come out with a lot of intensity and is definitely challenging Wisconsin for every possession

Friday February 17, 2012 2:14 Julie McKay

2:15

Julie McKay:

Brooke with a back pass to Decker who goes on a breakaway but OSU defenders push the puck away before she can get a shot off

Friday February 17, 2012 2:15 Julie McKay

2:15

Julie McKay:

Badgers set up in their offensive zone and lot to get a solid shot off

Friday February 17, 2012 2:15 Julie McKay

2:16

Julie McKay:

Wisconsin misses its intended receiver in front of the net and misses a big scoring opportunity with Steffes out of position

Friday February 17, 2012 2:16 Julie McKay

2:16

Julie McKay:

Neither team able to get control of the puck right now

Friday February 17, 2012 2:16 Julie McKay

2:20

BadgerWHockey:

Badgers the first to score! @cprevost27 nets the goal with assists from @bdecker1814 and @madison_packer_ to go up 1-0 in the 1st period [via Twitter]

Friday February 17, 2012 2:20 BadgerWHockey

2:21

Julie McKay:

Great play from Wisconsin! Packer finds Decker in the corner who snipes a pass to Prevost in front of the net. Prevost finds the back of the net with a wide open backdoor

Friday February 17, 2012 2:21 Julie McKay

2:21

Julie McKay:

Badgers go up 1-0 with 9:30 left in the first period

Friday February 17, 2012 2:21 Julie McKay

2:22

Julie McKay:

Shots have stayed pretty low so far this game. Badgers out-shooting OSU only 6-3 midway through the first period.

Friday February 17, 2012 2:22 Julie McKay

2:22

Julie McKay:

Badgers get a couple more scoring opportunities but Steffes able to make the stops.

Friday February 17, 2012 2:22 Julie McKay

2:23

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

anyone else having video trouble??

Friday February 17, 2012 2:23 Guest

2:24

BadgerWHockey:

First penalty of the game assessed to Alev Kelter for holding with 7:45 left to play in the first period. [via Twitter]

Friday February 17, 2012 2:24 BadgerWHockey

2:24

Julie McKay:

Buckeyes on the PP now

Friday February 17, 2012 2:24 Julie McKay

2:24

[Comment From Ohio BadgerOhio Badger: ]

Julie, earlier you said that a lot of "kids" were there - as in UW students, or pre-college?

Friday February 17, 2012 2:24 Ohio Badger

2:26

Julie McKay:

Pre-college.. Pre-middle school. haha. They're very much children.. I'd say around 5 or 6. But they're filling up an entire section and have stayed pretty loud through the first period

Friday February 17, 2012 2:26 Julie McKay

2:26

Julie McKay:

Rigsby with another grab to keep OSU scoreless

Friday February 17, 2012 2:26 Julie McKay

2:27

Julie McKay:

Both teams at even strength. Buckeyes not able to capitalize on the man-advantage

Friday February 17, 2012 2:27 Julie McKay

2:28

Julie McKay:

Badgers and Buckeyes both fighting for control of the puck in Wisconsin's offensive zone

Friday February 17, 2012 2:28 Julie McKay

2:29

Julie McKay:

Knight gets a nice shot off but Steffes makes the save

Friday February 17, 2012 2:29 Julie McKay

2:30

Julie McKay:

Brittany on a 1v5 breakaway. Defenders pushing her around but she manages to get a shot off. Saved by Steffes

Friday February 17, 2012 2:30 Julie McKay

2:30

Julie McKay:

Rigsby makes another save for UW and Badgers win the faceoff

Friday February 17, 2012 2:30 Julie McKay

2:31

Julie McKay:

Turnbull bringing the puck into UW's offensive zone. Badgers get the puck out to Alev and she fires a shot but it goes wide

Friday February 17, 2012 2:31 Julie McKay

2:31

Julie McKay:

Buckeye penalty on Sullivan for cross-checking. Badgers on the PP

Friday February 17, 2012 2:31 Julie McKay

2:32

Julie McKay:

Buckeyes break up the play and clear the puck

Friday February 17, 2012 2:32 Julie McKay

2:32

Julie McKay:

1 minute left in the PP, 1:06 left in the period

Friday February 17, 2012 2:32 Julie McKay

2:33

Julie McKay:

Badgers setting up but OSU's Tuominen breaks up the Badger pass

Friday February 17, 2012 2:33 Julie McKay

2:33

Julie McKay:

15 seconds left in the PP, 20 left in the period

Friday February 17, 2012 2:33 Julie McKay

2:34

Julie McKay:

PP ends and so does the period. Badgers up 1-0 after the first here at the Kohl Center

Friday February 17, 2012 2:34 Julie McKay

2:34

[Comment From Ohio BadgerOhio Badger: ]

Which team is showing more energy on the ice?

Friday February 17, 2012 2:34 Ohio Badger

2:35

Julie McKay:

Both teams are matching each others' energy level, but OSU came out of the gates with a lot more intensity than expected.

Friday February 17, 2012 2:35 Julie McKay

2:35

Julie McKay:

Badgers leading shots on goal, 12-7 after the first period.

Friday February 17, 2012 2:35 Julie McKay

2:36

BadgerWHockey:

Badgers ahead 1-0 after the first period! Leading in SOG as well, 12-7. [via Twitter]

Friday February 17, 2012 2:36 BadgerWHockey

2:38

Julie McKay:

For those of you having video issues, is this the link you're using http://www.uwbadgers.com/allaccess/?media=291214 ?

Friday February 17, 2012 2:38 Julie McKay

2:41

Julie McKay:

Any luck with that link?

Friday February 17, 2012 2:41 Julie McKay

2:44

[Comment From Sad fanSad fan: ]

Who scored? I'm checking in from school! Sadly I have to miss the game today.

Friday February 17, 2012 2:44 Sad fan

2:44

Julie McKay:

Prevost scored with assists from Decker and Packer. Sorry you have to miss the game but thanks for checking in!

Friday February 17, 2012 2:44 Julie McKay

2:48

Julie McKay:

A lot of families here for senior weekend. They just showed a close up of Brooke's family all wearing "I <3 Brooke" shirts. I know the team is excited to have their families in town this weekend.

Friday February 17, 2012 2:48 Julie McKay

2:49

Julie McKay:

Time for the second period to start!

Friday February 17, 2012 2:49 Julie McKay

2:49

Julie McKay:

Badgers win the faceoff

Friday February 17, 2012 2:49 Julie McKay

2:51

Julie McKay:

Badgers coming out with a lot more control than last period. Buckeyes stil making it tough for them though

Friday February 17, 2012 2:51 Julie McKay

2:51

Julie McKay:

Jaminski with a big block for Wisconsin to give UW the puck back

Friday February 17, 2012 2:51 Julie McKay

2:52

Julie McKay:

Brittany and Prevost on a breakaway 2v3. Brit with a great pass but Steffes makes the save on Prevost's hard shot

Friday February 17, 2012 2:52 Julie McKay

2:53

Julie McKay:

Buckeyes only able to get a handle on the puck momentarily as Wisconsin gets it back

Friday February 17, 2012 2:53 Julie McKay

2:54

Julie McKay:

Brooke comes down on a breakaway and slides the puck to Decker in front of the net at the last minute and Decker puts it in! Badgers score!

Friday February 17, 2012 2:54 Julie McKay

2:55

Julie McKay:

Wisconsin up 2-0 in the second period

Friday February 17, 2012 2:55 Julie McKay

2:56

BadgerWHockey:

Great pass from @bammerman20 to @bdecker1814 who puts it in for the Badgers' second goal of the game! [via Twitter]

Friday February 17, 2012 2:56 BadgerWHockey

2:57

Julie McKay:

Brooke with another great pass to Decker but Steffes maes the stop this time

Friday February 17, 2012 2:57 Julie McKay

2:58

Julie McKay:

Steffes deflects another Badger shot but Decker gets it right off her stick and puts it in!

Friday February 17, 2012 2:58 Julie McKay

2:58

Julie McKay:

Decker with her second goal of the game and Wisconsin's third!

Friday February 17, 2012 2:58 Julie McKay

2:58

[Comment From Ohio BadgerOhio Badger: ]

Woo-hoo! Keep it up! Outright champs sounds even better!

Friday February 17, 2012 2:58 Ohio Badger

2:59

BadgerWHockey:

Badgers up 3-0 in the second! @bdecker1814 nets her second goal of the game after putting back a deflected shot from Steffes [via Twitter]

Friday February 17, 2012 2:59 BadgerWHockey

3:01

Julie McKay:

The pace has been a little less intense than the first period but still pretty quick, but the Badgers have definitely gained control and the momentum in this period

Friday February 17, 2012 3:01 Julie McKay

3:02

[Comment From Ohio BadgerOhio Badger: ]

I go to all the OSU v UW games at the OSU Ice Arena. OSU always comes out very fast in the first period, but they usually slow up noticeably in the second period. Maybe adrenaline at playing #1?

Friday February 17, 2012 3:02 Ohio Badger

3:02

Julie McKay:

I'm sure that has a lot to do with it. It's also very hard to keep up that pace for three periods no matter who you're playing

Friday February 17, 2012 3:02 Julie McKay

3:03

Julie McKay:

Penalty on Svedin for tripping. Badgers on the power play

Friday February 17, 2012 3:03 Julie McKay

3:05

Julie McKay:

Buckeyes pick up the rebound from Decker's shot and go on a breakaway. McIntosh on a 1v1 vs Rigsby and finds makes the play to get the shorthanded goal. Badgers up 3-1

Friday February 17, 2012 3:05 Julie McKay

3:06

Julie McKay:

Badgers get a few more shots off during their PP but can't get anything to go. Both teams at full strength

Friday February 17, 2012 3:06 Julie McKay

3:07

BadgerWHockey:

Buckeyes able to score a shorthanded goal for their first score of the game. Badgers up 3-1 with 8 minutes left in the 2nd period [via Twitter]

Friday February 17, 2012 3:07 BadgerWHockey

3:09

Julie McKay:

Prevost grabs a rebound from Brooke's shot and puts it past Steffes! Badgers answer back to go up 4-1 with 7 left in the second period

Friday February 17, 2012 3:09 Julie McKay

3:10

BadgerWHockey:

Badgers answer back and go up 4-1 as @cprevost27 puts in her second goal of the game after rebounding @bammerman20 's shot! [via Twitter]

Friday February 17, 2012 3:10 BadgerWHockey

3:11

Julie McKay:

Badgers still controlling the puck. Buckeye defense trying to up their aggressiveness now

Friday February 17, 2012 3:11 Julie McKay

3:13

Julie McKay:

Buckeyes trying to get something going but Rigsby makes another stop for the Badgers

Friday February 17, 2012 3:13 Julie McKay

3:15

Julie McKay:

Huge save from Rigsby! Buckeyes trying to find an opening past the sophomore goaltender in front of the net but Rigsby stands her ground and makes the save

Friday February 17, 2012 3:15 Julie McKay

3:15

Julie McKay:

One minute left to play in this period

Friday February 17, 2012 3:15 Julie McKay

3:17

Julie McKay:

Turnbull trying for a breakaway. Gets pushed into the boards but she gets a pass off to Sylvester. Sylvester in front of the net tries to make a pass but it doesn't get through

Friday February 17, 2012 3:17 Julie McKay

3:17

Julie McKay:

Great look by Wisconsin

Friday February 17, 2012 3:17 Julie McKay

3:17

Julie McKay:

6 seconds left in the period

Friday February 17, 2012 3:17 Julie McKay

3:17

Julie McKay:

Neither team able to get a final shot off. Badgers up 4-1 after two

Friday February 17, 2012 3:17 Julie McKay

3:18

Julie McKay:

Wisconsin made a push that period leading in shots, 28-12.

Friday February 17, 2012 3:18 Julie McKay

3:19

BadgerWHockey:

Badgers push their lead up 4-1 at the end of the second period. UW also leading in SOG, 28-12. [via Twitter]

Friday February 17, 2012 3:19 BadgerWHockey

3:20

[Comment From Ohio BadgerOhio Badger: ]

So does Ross LaDue go by "Ross the Dude?" (-:

Friday February 17, 2012 3:20 Ohio Badger

3:20

Julie McKay:

I've never heard that one, but let's not encourage him! haha

Friday February 17, 2012 3:20 Julie McKay

3:22

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

how many people would you say are at the game

Friday February 17, 2012 3:22 Guest

3:23

Julie McKay:

I'm never really good at the estimate the attendance game, but consensus in the press box is around 1,000

Friday February 17, 2012 3:23 Julie McKay

3:26

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

lets go badgers

Friday February 17, 2012 3:26 Guest

3:32

Julie McKay:

Third period is about to start here at the Kohl Center!

Friday February 17, 2012 3:32 Julie McKay

3:32

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Ihope at tommarows games there a good crowed over what the usually get

Friday February 17, 2012 3:32 Guest

3:33

Julie McKay:

Me too! Let's finish the regular season with a big crowd!

Friday February 17, 2012 3:33 Julie McKay

3:34

Julie McKay:

Badgers win the faceoff but the Buckeyes get the puck quickly

Friday February 17, 2012 3:34 Julie McKay

3:36

Julie McKay:

The kids are trying to start a "we want ice cream" cheer

Friday February 17, 2012 3:36 Julie McKay

3:36

Julie McKay:

There's plenty of time to try to get that one!

Friday February 17, 2012 3:36 Julie McKay

3:37

Julie McKay:

Buckeyes holding the puck in Wisconsin's offensive zone but Badgers stay aggressive and get it back

Friday February 17, 2012 3:37 Julie McKay

3:37

Julie McKay:

Long shot by Brickner but Steffes grabs the save

Friday February 17, 2012 3:37 Julie McKay

3:39

Julie McKay:

Buckeyes win the offsides faceoff and get the puck to their offensive zone

Friday February 17, 2012 3:39 Julie McKay

3:39

Julie McKay:

They're not able to hold onto it for long and Wisconsin brings it back

Friday February 17, 2012 3:39 Julie McKay

3:41

Julie McKay:

Badgers holding on to this possession

Friday February 17, 2012 3:41 Julie McKay

3:41

Julie McKay:

Buckeyes on a 1v5 breakaway but doesn't have a chance as Wisconsin steals the puck away

Friday February 17, 2012 3:41 Julie McKay

3:42

[Comment From Ohio BadgerOhio Badger: ]

When I went to a Robert Morris a few years ago, the local Wendy's offered a free small drink for 3 goals, jr hamburger for 4, frosty for 5, and regular burger for 6. Wanted to keep my ticket stub for a souvenir, though.

Friday February 17, 2012 3:42 Ohio Badger

3:42

Julie McKay:

That sounds like a good deal!

Friday February 17, 2012 3:42 Julie McKay

3:44

Julie McKay:

Buckeyes on another breakaway, get the shot off but Rigsby reaches out and makes the grab

Friday February 17, 2012 3:44 Julie McKay

3:45

Julie McKay:

Badgers making the push down the ice. Decker with a rocket shot but Steffes able to save the shot

Friday February 17, 2012 3:45 Julie McKay

3:45

Julie McKay:

Alev with another Badger shot but blocked by an OSU defender

Friday February 17, 2012 3:45 Julie McKay

3:46

Julie McKay:

Knight fires one at the net but barely misses wide

Friday February 17, 2012 3:46 Julie McKay

3:47

Julie McKay:

Halfway mark through the third period. Badgers hold the 4-1 lead but both teams remain scoreless this period

Friday February 17, 2012 3:47 Julie McKay

3:49

Julie McKay:

Sweet pass by Alev behind her back to Brooke. Brooke's shot deflected. Rebounded shot saved as well

Friday February 17, 2012 3:49 Julie McKay

3:50

Julie McKay:

Badgers still hold the puck. Knight with a shot from the blue line but Steffes makes her 32nd save of the game

Friday February 17, 2012 3:50 Julie McKay

3:50

Julie McKay:

Buckeyes try to clear the puck but goes right to Wisconsin's defense.

Friday February 17, 2012 3:50 Julie McKay

3:51

Julie McKay:

OSU picks up the puck and tries for a breakaway. Alev gets another penalty for body-checking. Buckeyes on the PP

Friday February 17, 2012 3:51 Julie McKay

3:51

Julie McKay:

Badgers steal the puck away and get it into their offensive zone. Steffes makes the save and OSU gets it back

Friday February 17, 2012 3:51 Julie McKay

3:53

Julie McKay:

Brooke picks up the loose puck and brings it up with two defenders on her and finds Knight in the left circle. Knight with another rocket shot. Steffes makes the save

Friday February 17, 2012 3:53 Julie McKay

3:53

Julie McKay:

OSU back in their offensive zone with10 seconds left in the PP

Friday February 17, 2012 3:53 Julie McKay

3:53

Julie McKay:

Both teams at full strength

Friday February 17, 2012 3:53 Julie McKay

3:55

Julie McKay:

Knight coming at Steffes on the right side and she deflects the puck. Brittany picks up the rebound in the jumble in front of the net and finds the opening!

Friday February 17, 2012 3:55 Julie McKay

3:56

Julie McKay:

Badgers score!

Friday February 17, 2012 3:56 Julie McKay

3:57

Julie McKay:

And they score again! Brooke puts this one in with assists from Decker and Prevost

Friday February 17, 2012 3:57 Julie McKay

3:57

Julie McKay:

Badgers up 6-1 with 2:45 left to play!

Friday February 17, 2012 3:57 Julie McKay

3:57