Wisconsin Badgers 2012-2013 - The LaBahn Era Begins

[Badger Booster]

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It's worse than I thought. On November 4, women's hockey got bumped to 11:00 am. Men's basketball is not playing, rather an exhibition women's basketball game against Concordia with an unannounced tip-off time. How can they get re-scheduled for that? They'll probably outdraw the basketball team. Give me a break!

[ARM]

Re: Wisconsin Badgers 2012-2013 - The LaBahn Era Begins

If Wisconsin fans are unhappy with the times the women's hockey games are scheduled, I'd encourage you to complain to the athletic department. Obviously, they would never consider playing a football, men's basketball, or men's hockey game at 2 on a Friday afternoon, because the phones would ring off the hook. The Badgers fans have supported the program well. They deserve some consideration. If they are docile and accept whatever crumbs are thrown their way, they will never receive better.

[Timothy A]

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It's worse than I thought. On November 4, women's hockey got bumped to 11:00 am. Men's basketball is not playing, rather an exhibition women's basketball game against Concordia with an unannounced tip-off time. How can they get re-scheduled for that? They'll probably outdraw the basketball team. Give me a break!

So they must be expecting a big crowd for the EXHIBITION game eh? Obviously FB and BB come first and second, and will continue to as long as BA is in charge. I think Pat Ritcher would have handled this very differently.

[Badger Booster]

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So they must be expecting a big crowd for the EXHIBITION game eh? Obviously FB and BB come first and second, and will continue to as long as BA is in charge. I think Pat Ritcher would have handled this very differently.

I'll stop griping about it for now, but it is a good idea to let administration know that it's very disappointing. I see the first USCHO poll is out and the Badgers are #2 right behind Minnesota.

[Badger Booster]

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Good interview with Coach Johnson this afternoon on local sports radio show. With regards to the new players, he mentioned Erika Sowchuk and Kim Drake as players who could fill the offensive void left by graduation. However, he said that Courtney Burke (defense) will be the player that people will notice the most. Sounds like she is the real deal.

[rangersrule]

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Didn't hear Coach Johnson's interview today, but I did have the opportunity to see both Kim Drake and Courtney Burke play the last couple of seasons at SSM. Drake will certainly fill a role with the Badgers as she was a pretty dependable scorer at the Prep level. I also agree that Burke will definitely
stand out this year. She is very sound defensively and is a natural offensively with the puck. She should be fun to watch! Both players also come from a great program (SSM) that produces winning, successful hockey players.

[Blackbeard]

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Just curious...how many Frozen Four Championship Games has UW been in and lost? Obviously, six months ago to UM and in 2008 to UMD, but how many more, if any? Or, alternatively, how many have they played in?...which will also answer the question since we know that they've won four.

[D2D]

Just curious...how many Frozen Four Championship Games has UW been in and lost? Obviously, six months ago to UM and in 2008 to UMD, but how many more, if any? Or, alternatively, how many have they played in?...which will also answer the question since we know that they've won four.

Just those two that you mention. Here is a link that will show the Champions and Runner-Ups:

www.ncaa.com/history/icehockey-women/nc

[Badger Booster]

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Just those two that you mention. Here is a link that will show the Champions and Runner-Ups:

www.ncaa.com/history/icehockey-women/nc

The link will show this, but Wisconsin has been in the last 6 of 7 NCAA championship games and have gone 4-2 in those games with both losses happening in Duluth. If my math is correct, they are 19-2 in the NCAA tournament in that stretch and 19-3 all-time.

[ARM]

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The link will show this, but Wisconsin has been in the last 6 of 7 NCAA championship games and have gone 4-2 in those games with both losses happening in Duluth. If my math is correct, they are 19-2 in the NCAA tournament in that stretch and 19-3 all-time.

Math isn't correct. UW has gone 3-0 in each of their 4 NCAA title seasons = 12 wins. In each of the runner-up seasons, the Badgers were 2-1 = 4-2. That makes them 16-2 or 16-3 overall in the NCAA tournament.

[Badger Booster]

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Math isn't correct. UW has gone 3-0 in each of their 4 NCAA title seasons = 12 wins. In each of the runner-up seasons, the Badgers were 2-1 = 4-2. That makes them 16-2 or 16-3 overall in the NCAA tournament.

Stupid basic addition. Wrote down the records..and promptly added them up wrong. Hoping for 19-3 overall......

[WHKY blogger]

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First Ice - Installation Pictures..

[Badger Booster]

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With the team's Twitter account saying they are on the road heading towards Mankato, I guess the season is upon us.

Per Andy Baggott's article today, Stefanie McKeough is out indefinitely while still recovering from a concussion late last season. For someone on the outside looking in, that was a surprise. I hope she will be able to make it back at some point this season. Still think the defense is a strong point of the team, but she is the best of them.

[ARM]

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Per Andy Baggott's article today, Stefanie McKeough is out indefinitely while still recovering from a concussion late last season.

That is worrisome. Two players for Minnesota entered last season with pre-existing concussions and neither regained her health. This continues to be the biggest problem in our game.

[ManBehindTheCurtain]

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Very worrisome indeed. I recall McKeough missing NCAA first round, then dressing for the Frozen Four, and even scoring a goal in the national championship game.

Best wishes for a complete recovery.