Wisconsin Hockey Roster Revealed For 2026 Frozen Four

Wisconsin Hockey Roster Revealed For 2026 Frozen Four...

The University of Wisconsin men's hockey team has unveiled its roster for the 2026 Frozen Four, sparking excitement among fans and analysts. The Badgers are set to face Michigan in the national semifinals on April 14 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Head coach Mike Hastings finalized the 23-player roster after a week of intense practices. Key players include returning captain Cruz Lucius and standout freshman goalie Alex Tracy. The roster features a mix of veteran leadership and young talent, with 12 upperclassmen and 11 underclassmen.

Wisconsin's path to the Frozen Four included a dramatic overtime victory against Boston University in the regional final. The team's offensive firepower (averaging 3.8 goals per game) and strong penalty kill (86.4% success rate) have been crucial to their success.

The roster announcement comes as ticket sales for the Frozen Four reached record levels in Wisconsin. Local sports bars are planning watch parties across Madison and Milwaukee. ESPN analysts project this could be Wisconsin's best chance at a national title since their 2006 championship.

Notable roster changes include defenseman Ben Dexheimer returning from injury and forward Quinn Finley being cleared to play after concussion protocol. The team will hold one final practice on April 13 before traveling to Minnesota.

University officials confirmed this marks Wisconsin's 13th Frozen Four appearance in program history. The semifinal game will air live on ESPN2 at 4:30 PM CT on April 14, with the championship scheduled for April 16.