The Buckeyes had a bye week this past weekend, but this weekend, it's back on the ice, and it does not get any easier as the Bucks travel to Madison to take on Wisconsin. The Badgers are a perennial top five program in the country and this year is certainly no exception. It will be a challenge to pick up points this weekend, but I believe our team will be up to it. We were able to knock off North Dakota in Grand Forks a couple weekends ago. Mrs 86 and I are actually making the road trip and we cannot wait. Wisconsin fans, please let us know what we can expect out of your team or what we need to watch for. Also, I could honestly use some tips on parking as I see the men have a home game on Saturday also. This will be our first trip to Madison so any info would be appreciated!
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Ohio State @ Wisconsin 11/2 - 11/3
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Re: Ohio State @ Wisconsin 11/2 - 11/3
Well, normally there is free parking for Women's hockey games directly east of the Kohl Center. Not sure if that will be the case this weekend with a 2:00 women's game and 7 pm men's. So if the free parking is closed, use the lake street city parking ramp which is typically $5 on weekends and special events. Lake street is the street you would take to get to the free parking on one end and city parking ramp on the other. Good and quick place to eat is Ian's pizza by the slice on Lake street as well. As far as a sit down restaurant Dotty Dumplings and Nitty Gritty are both on Lake street and very close to the Kohl Center/LaBahn Arena.
Well, normally there is free parking for Women's hockey games directly east of the Kohl Center. Not sure if that will be the case this weekend with a 2:00 women's game and 7 pm men's. So if the free parking is closed, use the lake street city parking ramp which is typically $5 on weekends and special events. Lake street is the street you would take to get to the free parking on one end and city parking ramp on the other. Good and quick place to eat is Ian's pizza by the slice on Lake street as well. As far as a sit down restaurant Dotty Dumplings and Nitty Gritty are both on Lake street and very close to the Kohl Center/LaBahn Arena.
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Re: Ohio State @ Wisconsin 11/2 - 11/3
The lot across from the kohl center has free parking during womens games, even if the men play later. Its never been a problem in the past. It is a pay lot for the mens game though, so I wouldn't leave it there and go out for dinner after or something like that.
The lot across from the kohl center has free parking during womens games, even if the men play later. Its never been a problem in the past. It is a pay lot for the mens game though, so I wouldn't leave it there and go out for dinner after or something like that.
Re: Ohio State @ Wisconsin 11/2 - 11/3
Two Wisconsin Favorites of mine:
1. If you're driving through Milwaukee, stop for custard at Kopp's. www.kopps.com. The Brookfield location (On Bluemound not far off I-94) should be on your way regardless of how you drive through the city.
2. Sprecher's Restaurant and Pub has a creative menu, beverages from its microbrew and mid-level pricing. www.sprecherspub.com. I've been to the one in Wisconsin Dells, but there's now a Madison location on the beltway. (US14/US18)
Options close to the arena may well take priority. But as visitor I've found that these two places offer both quality and value; and both are local to WI. Selling points, in one tourist's humble opinion.
Two Wisconsin Favorites of mine:
1. If you're driving through Milwaukee, stop for custard at Kopp's. www.kopps.com. The Brookfield location (On Bluemound not far off I-94) should be on your way regardless of how you drive through the city.
2. Sprecher's Restaurant and Pub has a creative menu, beverages from its microbrew and mid-level pricing. www.sprecherspub.com. I've been to the one in Wisconsin Dells, but there's now a Madison location on the beltway. (US14/US18)
Options close to the arena may well take priority. But as visitor I've found that these two places offer both quality and value; and both are local to WI. Selling points, in one tourist's humble opinion.
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Re: Ohio State @ Wisconsin 11/2 - 11/3
The men's team is at home against LSSU; you could go and cheer for the Badgers! (Fellow Big Ten member, and the opponent is an enemy of the Wolverines! You're allowed to cheer for UW!)
WiscTJK mentioned Dotty Dumpling's Dowry, an outstanding place to get a burger (it's a sit-down-and-order kind of place). There's also Ian's, with a location on Frances Street and on State Street (the Franes St. location is much closer). You could also just get there early, park, and then wander down State Street. One of my favorite spots on State Street is Mia Za's - you can customize any pasta, pizza, salad, or panini dish on a sheet of paper and they make it. If you eat at Memorial Union or Union South, they've got amazing fries (Der Rathskeller and The Sett, respectively). Seeing as it will be lunch time before the games, you can also find something to eat at the food carts on Library Mall (essentially the 700 block of State Street, in front of the University Bookstore).
The men's team is at home against LSSU; you could go and cheer for the Badgers! (Fellow Big Ten member, and the opponent is an enemy of the Wolverines! You're allowed to cheer for UW!)
WiscTJK mentioned Dotty Dumpling's Dowry, an outstanding place to get a burger (it's a sit-down-and-order kind of place). There's also Ian's, with a location on Frances Street and on State Street (the Franes St. location is much closer). You could also just get there early, park, and then wander down State Street. One of my favorite spots on State Street is Mia Za's - you can customize any pasta, pizza, salad, or panini dish on a sheet of paper and they make it. If you eat at Memorial Union or Union South, they've got amazing fries (Der Rathskeller and The Sett, respectively). Seeing as it will be lunch time before the games, you can also find something to eat at the food carts on Library Mall (essentially the 700 block of State Street, in front of the University Bookstore).
Re: Ohio State @ Wisconsin 11/2 - 11/3
Another travel stop -- just for the sake of saying you've been there -- is the world's largest Culver's in Newville, WI. It's at Exit 163 (WI Hwy 59) on I-90/I-39, about 30 miles south of Madison, on the east side of the freeway. My parents and I have stopped their a couple of times recently while traveling. (Note that the highway signs list Edgerton and Milton as the towns for that exit, rather than Newville.)
Another travel stop -- just for the sake of saying you've been there -- is the world's largest Culver's in Newville, WI. It's at Exit 163 (WI Hwy 59) on I-90/I-39, about 30 miles south of Madison, on the east side of the freeway. My parents and I have stopped their a couple of times recently while traveling. (Note that the highway signs list Edgerton and Milton as the towns for that exit, rather than Newville.)
Re: Ohio State @ Wisconsin 11/2 - 11/3
Wow, thank you for the tips everyone! I am going to have to print all this stuff off so I don't forget anything!
Oh, and WiscDC, that thought definitely crossed my mind regarding just sticking around and checking out the men's game.
Wow, thank you for the tips everyone! I am going to have to print all this stuff off so I don't forget anything!
Oh, and WiscDC, that thought definitely crossed my mind regarding just sticking around and checking out the men's game.
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Re: Ohio State @ Wisconsin 11/2 - 11/3
Whether it's fortunate or unfortunate there will be plenty of good seats available in the 100 and 200 levels.
Wow, thank you for the tips everyone! I am going to have to print all this stuff off so I don't forget anything!
Oh, and WiscDC, that thought definitely crossed my mind regarding just sticking around and checking out the men's game.
Whether it's fortunate or unfortunate there will be plenty of good seats available in the 100 and 200 levels.
Nowheresville
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Re: Ohio State @ Wisconsin 11/2 - 11/3
As long as we're throwing out food recommendations, I'll add in another nomination for Ian's. Its just 2 blocks up Francis from the Free Kohl Center lot (Next to the also mentioned Dottys), so it's easy to park before the game, grab a slice, and then walk back to LaBahn.
For something more substantial, The Old Fashioned is my go to place to take out of town guest. It's right on the Capitol Square and is a modern take on the old school Wisconsin Supper Club.
And since someone mentioned Culvers, after the game you'll find plenty of people who go right from the game to the Culvers on Todd Drive at the Beltline, enjoying Free Custard after the Badgers score 5 goals (I think they also have $1 Hot Fudge Sundaes this week).
As long as we're throwing out food recommendations, I'll add in another nomination for Ian's. Its just 2 blocks up Francis from the Free Kohl Center lot (Next to the also mentioned Dottys), so it's easy to park before the game, grab a slice, and then walk back to LaBahn.
For something more substantial, The Old Fashioned is my go to place to take out of town guest. It's right on the Capitol Square and is a modern take on the old school Wisconsin Supper Club.
And since someone mentioned Culvers, after the game you'll find plenty of people who go right from the game to the Culvers on Todd Drive at the Beltline, enjoying Free Custard after the Badgers score 5 goals
(I think they also have $1 Hot Fudge Sundaes this week).Re: Ohio State @ Wisconsin 11/2 - 11/3
Naturally, I wore Buckeye gear. That led to an interesting encounter while I was walking up an aisle. One of locals caught my attention and said "Hey, you're not allowed to wear that in here." To which I replied "Whadda ya mean? It's red, isn't it?" Making an executive decision not to contest the difference between Scarlet and Cardinal, he waived me through. The guy basically assumed the role of a customs agent, taking the attitude that he knew full well I was I smuggling, but he was feeling charitable that day.
The relevant point being, of course, that I found the locals to be playful, not hostile. While intense border battles are great, there is something to be said for the less intense rivalries, especially when on the road...
We do have Culver's here in Columbus -- technically Powell -- and I like it a lot. There's no question that Culver's has a more extensive menu than Kopps. But I still say that for the custard itself, Kopps > Culver's, if only by a little.
Note to '86: The Culver's location Crazy Dave recommends is between Rockford, IL and Madison. Milwaukee is not on the route; you'd use I-94 for Milwaukee. So if you're going to make a custard stop, you'll have to decide which place in advance.
I did this once, although the venue was the Dane, not Kohl Center. The visiting team was Alaska-Anchorage. Gently cheering for the Badgers was the order of the day, based on the "Fellow BT Member" ethic.The men's team is at home against LSSU; you could go and cheer for the Badgers! (Fellow Big Ten member, and the opponent is an enemy of the Wolverines! You're allowed to cheer for UW!)
Naturally, I wore Buckeye gear. That led to an interesting encounter while I was walking up an aisle. One of locals caught my attention and said "Hey, you're not allowed to wear that in here." To which I replied "Whadda ya mean? It's red, isn't it?" Making an executive decision not to contest the difference between Scarlet and Cardinal, he waived me through. The guy basically assumed the role of a customs agent, taking the attitude that he knew full well I was I smuggling, but he was feeling charitable that day.
The relevant point being, of course, that I found the locals to be playful, not hostile. While intense border battles are great, there is something to be said for the less intense rivalries, especially when on the road...Good tip. I'll check that out next time I'm passing through there.
We do have Culver's here in Columbus -- technically Powell -- and I like it a lot. There's no question that Culver's has a more extensive menu than Kopps. But I still say that for the custard itself, Kopps > Culver's, if only by a little.
Note to '86: The Culver's location Crazy Dave recommends is between Rockford, IL and Madison. Milwaukee is not on the route; you'd use I-94 for Milwaukee. So if you're going to make a custard stop, you'll have to decide which place in advance.
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Thanks again everyone! Hoping for two good games (with some points for OSU) and no injuries for anyone! Gonna be tough to score goals on Rigsby. We will definitely have to work hard and earn those. Seems like she has been there forever!
Thanks again everyone! Hoping for two good games (with some points for OSU) and no injuries for anyone! Gonna be tough to score goals on Rigsby. We will definitely have to work hard and earn those. Seems like she has been there forever!
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Re: Ohio State @ Wisconsin 11/2 - 11/3
According to an e-mail received earlier today by the UW athletic department, it looks like Lot 91 (just east of Kohl) will be charging $5 for the Sunday game. Not that I'm 100% sure it will be free, but I would recommend trying the office building parking lots just south of the railroad tracks/LaBahn.
According to an e-mail received earlier today by the UW athletic department, it looks like Lot 91 (just east of Kohl) will be charging $5 for the Sunday game. Not that I'm 100% sure it will be free, but I would recommend trying the office building parking lots just south of the railroad tracks/LaBahn.
Timothy A
Let's go RED!
Re: Ohio State @ Wisconsin 11/2 - 11/3
That's where I've been parking, basically right next to he underpass. I am concerned about parking there for today's game with the men playing tonight, but we'll see what happens.
That's where I've been parking, basically right next to he underpass. I am concerned about parking there for today's game with the men playing tonight, but we'll see what happens.
Nowheresville
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It would be rather shocking to me to see them charge for lot 91 (the "free" lot for women's games across from the Kohl) on a Sunday afternoon. I think the only time I've ever seen them charge for that lot was during fill the bowl. Even during the sold out LaBahn games at the end of last year they weren't charging there.
It would be rather shocking to me to see them charge for lot 91 (the "free" lot for women's games across from the Kohl) on a Sunday afternoon. I think the only time I've ever seen them charge for that lot was during fill the bowl. Even during the sold out LaBahn games at the end of last year they weren't charging there.
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The issue is that there is a women's basketball game at 3 at Kohl Center. Still not sure why they feel they have to charge for the parking, but the e-mail said there would be a $5 charge for that lot for both games. However, you can turn in your hockey stub for a free basketball ticket for what that's worth. Normally, the only other times I've seen a charge for parking is for Fill the bowl and NCAA quarterfinal games.
The issue is that there is a women's basketball game at 3 at Kohl Center. Still not sure why they feel they have to charge for the parking, but the e-mail said there would be a $5 charge for that lot for both games. However, you can turn in your hockey stub for a free basketball ticket for what that's worth. Normally, the only other times I've seen a charge for parking is for Fill the bowl and NCAA quarterfinal games.
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Ah, silly bouncy ball, that explains it...
Todays game was very entertaining, probably the best effort I've seen from the badgers this year. OSU fought hard but seemed to wear down as the game went on.
I don't usually say much about the refs, but wow were they bad today. On the buckeyes first power play wisconsin skated with the puck so long that rigsby was practically on the bench thinking they had the PP before the refs finally blew the whistle. And the matching minor at the end of the 2nd was a classic case of a ref that didn't see what happened but saw 2 players on the ice and decided he needed to call something. I don't think either side got much of an advantage, just sad to see such poor officiating in an otherwise very good game.
Todays game was very entertaining, probably the best effort I've seen from the badgers this year. OSU fought hard but seemed to wear down as the game went on.
I don't usually say much about the refs, but wow were they bad today. On the buckeyes first power play wisconsin skated with the puck so long that rigsby was practically on the bench thinking they had the PP before the refs finally blew the whistle. And the matching minor at the end of the 2nd was a classic case of a ref that didn't see what happened but saw 2 players on the ice and decided he needed to call something. I don't think either side got much of an advantage, just sad to see such poor officiating in an otherwise very good game.
Re: Ohio State @ Wisconsin 11/2 - 11/3
We had a good start, but Wisconsin really stepped it up on defense in the second and third periods. We had problems getting quality scoring chances. It will help tomorrow if we can stay out of the penalty box as Wisconsin's PP was sharp today, going 2/3. Hopefully we will be a little sharper tomorrow. Our puck management skills were not exactly stellar. I should probably credit Wisconsin's D for that. There is a reason Wisconsin is ranked #2 in the country. Good luck to both teams tomorrow!
One other thing, talked to a real nice gentleman for a while before the game. Not sure if it's someone who is on here, but we had a nice time talking college hockey. Everyone was real friendly, and I had an awesome pregame meal at Dottie Dumplings Dowry! As always, when I make a trip to somewhere I have never been before, I wish I had more time to explore the surroundings!
One other thing about the game. Congrats to Claudia Kepler on her first goal as a Buckeye! For those who are not aware, Claudia is from nearby Verona and had quite a cheering section at the game, so it was really neat to see!
We had a good start, but Wisconsin really stepped it up on defense in the second and third periods. We had problems getting quality scoring chances. It will help tomorrow if we can stay out of the penalty box as Wisconsin's PP was sharp today, going 2/3. Hopefully we will be a little sharper tomorrow. Our puck management skills were not exactly stellar. I should probably credit Wisconsin's D for that. There is a reason Wisconsin is ranked #2 in the country. Good luck to both teams tomorrow!
One other thing, talked to a real nice gentleman for a while before the game. Not sure if it's someone who is on here, but we had a nice time talking college hockey. Everyone was real friendly, and I had an awesome pregame meal at Dottie Dumplings Dowry! As always, when I make a trip to somewhere I have never been before, I wish I had more time to explore the surroundings!
One other thing about the game. Congrats to Claudia Kepler on her first goal as a Buckeye! For those who are not aware, Claudia is from nearby Verona and had quite a cheering section at the game, so it was really neat to see!
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Timothy A
Let's go RED!
Re: Ohio State @ Wisconsin 11/2 - 11/3
I'd love to know the backstory between her and UW....did Johnson recruit her? I was very glad she got out the rest of the way long with her posse, though she got another golden chance in the 3rd but Rigsby stoned her.
So in the 2nd period, the puck ends up behind OSU's sieve in the net, but it was not counted as a goal. The whistle hadn't blown. What in the world was that? No wave off, no nothing. I will say the epically long sieve chant right after that was awesome. My lungs just couldn't keep up with the lads, but I partook for the majority of it.
UW had a shakey start, but they exerted more and more control as the game went on. Score should have been 5-1, plus the 2 clean pipes, very close to being 7-1.
I'd love to know the backstory between her and UW....did Johnson recruit her? I was very glad she got out the rest of the way long with her posse, though she got another golden chance in the 3rd but Rigsby stoned her.
So in the 2nd period, the puck ends up behind OSU's sieve in the net, but it was not counted as a goal. The whistle hadn't blown. What in the world was that? No wave off, no nothing. I will say the epically long sieve chant right after that was awesome. My lungs just couldn't keep up with the lads, but I partook for the majority of it.
UW had a shakey start, but they exerted more and more control as the game went on. Score should have been 5-1, plus the 2 clean pipes, very close to being 7-1.