Game Coverage
Saturday, Jan. 27 | 2 pm — LaBahn Arena
Game Coverage
Sunday, Jan. 28 | 2 pm — LaBahn Arena
MADISON, Wis. – After battling Bemidji State to a 4-3 overtime win and a 3-3 draw last weekend, the No. 1 Wisconsin women's hockey team returns to LaBahn Arena this week to face conference foe St. Cloud State in a Saturday-Sunday series. Both games are scheduled for 2 p.m. starts.
Fans can follow the game on Twitter (@BadgerWHockey) and Saturday's game can be heard on 100.9 FM as Reid Magnum has the call from LaBahn Arena. Sunday's game can be seen on Fox Sports Wisconsin Plus and online via Fox Sports Go as Brian Posick and Bill Brophy have the call. To find Fox Sports Wisconsin Plus in your area, click here.
Both games are sold out and parking for Saturday's game will be available for $5 in Lots 29, 46 and 91. Fans that park in Lots 29, 46 or 91 on Saturday must leave their respective lots immediately following the women's hockey game. Parking on Sunday is available in Lot 91 for free.
1. STELLAR STREAK: Following Wisconsin's series sweep of Minnesota State, the Badgers look to extend their spectacular home unbeaten streak of 24 games this weekend against the Huskies. Wisconsin is just seven contests behind its best unbeaten streak of 31 games at LaBahn Arena, which included the Badgers perfect home record during the 2015-16 season.
During the streak, the Badgers have racked up 11 shutouts and averaged five goals per game while playing in front of 16 sold-out crowds an average of 2,246 fans at LaBahn Arena.
2. SPECTACULAR SOPH: Junior forward Sophia Shaver has been on fire for the Badgers over the past three games, earning multi-point performances in each including two assists in the Minnesota State series and a goal and three assists against Bemidji State last weekend. The alternate captain, who currently ranks second on the team in point-scoring with 22 points off 10 goals and 12 assists, recorded a +7 rating across the two weekends.
3. IN THE SPOTLIGHT: This Sunday's game marks the second of three televised contests on the Fox Sports Wisconsin family of networks. Sunday's 2 p.m. tilt can be seen on Fox Sports Wisconsin Plus and Brian Posick and Bill Brophy will be on the call. In addition, the Badgers' Border Battle against Minnesota on Feb. 16 will be available on Fox Sports Wisconsin.
4. AGAINST THE HUSKIES: Wisconsin's 82-game series with St. Cloud State is the third-longest series in UW history, dating back to October of 1999. The Badgers, who lead the all-time series 72-8-2 and have not lost to the Huskies since February of 2015, have claimed the last 13 contests between the two teams. Over the past 20 games, Wisconsin has earned 14 shutouts and outscored the Huskies 77-8, including a 1-0 win and a 3-0 win in December at SCSU.
5. BRINGING THE BAND BACK TOGETHER: The Badger Band will make its season debut this weekend at LaBahn Arena as they will be at both games. In addition, the band will be at UW's final regular-season home series on Feb. 16-17 against Minnesota.
