Quick Six: UW hosts St. Cloud State in home opener

Wisconsin welcomes Huskies to the Kohl Center for first time in 10 years

Men's Hockey October 12, 2022 Clara Boudette

Quick Six: UW hosts St. Cloud State in home opener

Wisconsin welcomes Huskies to the Kohl Center for first time in 10 years

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Badgers men's hockey team hosts the No. 10 St. Cloud State Huskies for a pair of games in their home opener at the Kohl Center this weekend.

Here are six quick things to know before tuning in:

Rosters: Badgers || St. Cloud

1 - NO PLACE LIKE HOME: The Badgers are back at the Kohl Center for the building's 25th year, which has been home to Wisconsin men's hockey since it opened in 1998. The Badgers skated out of neighboring LaBahn Arena during the 2020-21 season due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. UW boasts a 236-166-48 overall record when playing in the Kohl Center.

Join us at the Kohl Center for the 2022-23 season!! https://t.co/C8CC7NkjMZ
— Wisconsin Hockey (@BadgerMHockey) May 31, 2022

2 - WELCOME BACK LINDMARK: Owen Lindmark returned to the Badger's lineup this season after missing the majority of the 2021-22 season due to injury and was eager to make an impact straight out of the gate. The senior forward netted a short-handed goal against Ohio State in Wisconsin's first series of the season. Lindmark seems to have an affinity for scoring on the penalty kill and now shares the nation's lead with five career short-handed goals.

3 - FRESHMAN FIRSTS: Two Badger freshmen notched their first career goals against Ohio State last weekend. Cruz Lucius, a 2022 fourth round draft pick of the Carolina Hurricanes, scored the Badger's lone tally in their 3-1 loss to the Buckeyes on Friday. Freshman defenseman Ben Dexheimer recorded his first career point with a primary assist on Lucius' goal

The following night, Jack Horbach gave the Badgers an early lead with a nifty unassisted goal. Minutes later, freshman forward and 2023 eligible draft prospect Charlie Stramel assisted Brock Caufield's goal for his first career point.

Pressure and hand-eye coordination

Jack Horbach got his #FirstAsABadger on Saturday pic.twitter.com/VXKS8fj0mU
— Wisconsin Hockey (@BadgerMHockey) October 10, 2022

4 - SCSU AT THE KC: The last time the Badgers faced the Huskies at the Kohl Center was over a decade ago in February 2012, back when Wisconsin was part of the WCHA. The Badgers are 25-16-4 when facing St. Cloud at home and lead 43-37-9 in the overall series.

5 - SCOUTING ST. CLOUD: The Huskies started their season out with a series sweep over St. Thomas, winning 3-1 and 4-0. Senior defenseman Dylan Anhorn leads the roster with one goal and four assists, followed by Veeti Miettinen with one goal and four assists. St. Cloud was ranked 11th overall in the preseason polls and jumped to 10th following their pair of wins.

6 - HOW TO WATCH: Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. CT on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14-15. Watch live on Bally Sports Wisconsin and follow along on Twitter and Instagram at @BadgerMHockey

It's Badger hockey opening weekend

No. 10 St. Cloud State visits the Kohl Center for the first time in 10 years

🎟 https://t.co/FT7RxKdFIC pic.twitter.com/RjoU7u85X8
— Wisconsin Hockey (@BadgerMHockey) October 11, 2022

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Players Mentioned

#19 Brock Caufield: F; 5' 9"; Graduate Student; R

#18 Owen Lindmark: F; 6' 0"; Senior; R

#13 Jack Horbach: F; 5' 11"; Freshman; R

#20 Ben Dexheimer: D; 5' 9"; Freshman; R

#28 Charlie Stramel: F; 6' 3"; Freshman; R

#51 Cruz Lucius: F; 6' 0"; Freshman; R

Players Mentioned

#19 Brock Caufield
: 5' 9"; Graduate Student; R
: F

#18 Owen Lindmark
: 6' 0"; Senior; R
: F

#13 Jack Horbach
: 5' 11"; Freshman; R
: F

#20 Ben Dexheimer
: 5' 9"; Freshman; R
: D

#28 Charlie Stramel
: 6' 3"; Freshman; R
: F

#51 Cruz Lucius
: 6' 0"; Freshman; R
: F

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