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Wisconsin men's hockey, Minnesota State finally put connected history back on ice

Todd Milewski @toddmilewski.bsky.social · 17h

A story on all the connections between Wisconsin and Minnesota State men's hockey teams ahead of their games Thursday and Friday, plus why you might see some unusual shirts from Mavericks fans at the Kohl Center.
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The Badgers are coached by a former Mavericks coach. Minnesota State is coached by a former Wisconsin assistant. The teams meet Thursday and Friday.

'I don't think it's over': Why Brewers believe they can turn NLCS despite 2-0 hole

Todd Milewski @toddmilewski.bsky.social · 1d

There's no comparison between the Brewers and the Dodgers through two games of the NLCS. Pat Murphy said fans probably think the series is decided: "But I don't think it's over. I don't know why."

More from Game 2 in Milwaukee here:
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Brewers manager Pat Murphy said fans probably think the NLCS is decided. His gut tells him otherwise.

Late rally that fell short showed the Brewers their recipe for success in the NLCS

Todd Milewski @toddmilewski.bsky.social · 2d

There was the normal talk about turning the page on a loss in the Brewers clubhouse Monday night but also an acknowledgement that they need to carry some of what took place in the ninth inning forward.

The story from Milwaukee:
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The Brewers finally got good at-bats in the ninth inning after Dodgers starter Blake Snell departed. It's something they'll try to build on in Game 2.

Watch the Brewers' truly remarkable double play against Dodgers in Game 1 of NLCS

Todd Milewski @toddmilewski.bsky.social · 2d

Just your everyday 8-6-2 GIDP. Here's how it happened.
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The Brewers went from a bases-loaded jam to the end of the inning in the blink of an eye. A look at the double play that allowed them to escape.

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Todd Milewski @toddmilewski.bsky.social · 2d

Badgers seniors Kirsten Simms (forward) and Caroline Harvey (defender) were among the WCHA players of the week announced today. Each had four points in a sweep of No. 4 Minnesota Duluth.

Wisconsin men's hockey moves up in rankings ahead of first top-20 tests

Todd Milewski @toddmilewski.bsky.social · 2d

The first Badgers men's hockey games this season against a top-20 opponent are this week.
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The Badgers host Minnesota State in a nonconference series on Thursday and Friday with both teams ranked in the top 20.

Voters agree on Wisconsin women's hockey's spot in national rankings

Todd Milewski @toddmilewski.bsky.social · 2d

The 6-0 Badgers are back as everyone's choice for the No. 1 team in the country this week.
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The top-ranked Badgers swept No. 4 Minnesota Duluth at home and are set to hit the road for a tournament.

Post-whistle pushing draws Wisconsin coach's ire after Minnesota Duluth sweep

Todd Milewski @toddmilewski.bsky.social · 2d

"What do we want to showcase? What kind of game do we want to play and show our fans?"

Mark Johnson clearly wasn't happy with the post-whistle pushing and shoving Sunday when the Badgers played Minnesota Duluth.
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The Badgers and Minnesota Duluth combined for 18 penalties and 13 power plays in Sunday's series finale.

3 things that stood out in Wisconsin women's hockey's shutout win over Minnesota Duluth

Todd Milewski @toddmilewski.bsky.social · 3d

The one of 10 shots on goal that went in for Caroline Harvey as the Badgers completed a sweep of Minnesota Duluth probably was the least likely. She found a way.

The story from LaBahn:
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A three-point game by Caroline Harvey led the Badgers to their sixth win in as many tries this season.

How a Brewers pitcher showed his 'nerves of steel' in key spot of NLDS Game 5 win

Todd Milewski @toddmilewski.bsky.social · 4d

Chris Hook talked about Chad Patrick's "nerves of steel" after the pitcher got the Brewers out of a sixth-inning jam in a Game 5 win over the Cubs and thought back to a time early this season when Patrick stablized things.
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Five Brewers pitchers contributed to the victory that sent the squad to the NLCS, but Chad Patrick entered in a critical situation and delivered under pressure.

Instant analysis from the Brewers’ NLDS Game 5 win over the Cubs

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Todd Milewski @toddmilewski.bsky.social · 4d

Those postseason streaks are over, and the Brewers are headed to the NLCS. Here's what stood out from Game 5 against the Cubs.
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The Brewers are headed to the National League Championship Series after beating the Cubs in five games.

Brewers tab closer for critical NLDS Game 5 start against Cubs

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Todd Milewski @toddmilewski.bsky.social · 4d

The Brewers are turning to their closer to try to post a zero in the first inning in Game 5 against the Cubs. “I think both sides are acknowledging that the first inning has been a pretty big inning in this series,” Cubs manager Craig Counsell said.
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The Brewers are trying to keep the Cubs off the board in the first inning Saturday with a pitcher's first start in more than two years.

Goalie competition picks up for Wisconsin men's hockey in exhibition win

Todd Milewski @toddmilewski.bsky.social · 6d

The Badgers got their first look at transfer goalie Eli Pulver in a game situation and it reinforced that there's a chance to develop depth at the position.
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Badgers goalie Eli Pulver got his chance to start after being on the bench for both games on the opening weekend, and he did well in a combined shutout.

3 things that stood out in Wisconsin men's hockey's exhibition win vs. U.S. Under-18 Team

Todd Milewski @toddmilewski.bsky.social · 6d

Quinn Finley and Bruno Idžan both scored twice as the Badgers earned an exhibition victory at the Kohl Center.
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The Badgers defeated the top group from the USA Hockey National Team Development Program for the first time in their last five tries in home exhibition games.

Todd Milewski @toddmilewski.bsky.social · 7d

The Coach Sauer Foundation has given grants to nine youth hockey organizations in Wisconsin. The foundation's opportunity grants grow hockey by providing financial help to players and organizations to expand accessibility and provide new experiences.
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Wisconsin sets sights on new location for Badgers hall of fame plaques

Todd Milewski @toddmilewski.bsky.social · 8d

Wisconsin has a new site in mind for its athletics hall of fame that was displaced by the demolition of the Shell. The preliminary designs presented to a university board generated discussion about whether they'd be too inviting for climbing. More here:
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The UW Athletic Hall of Fame had to be moved because of the demolition of the Camp Randall Sports Center. Preliminary plans have it going to another venue.

Why this player with heavy Minnesota ties committed to play for Wisconsin women's hockey

Todd Milewski @toddmilewski.bsky.social · 8d

Emily Pohl's parents are Gophers hockey legends. She committed to the Badgers after visting last weekend.

More from her on the decision in this story:
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The Badgers women's hockey team added to its 2027 recruiting class with a high-scoring forward from Minnesota whose family has strong ties to the Gophers.

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Todd Milewski @toddmilewski.bsky.social · 8d

Badgers forward Christian Fitzgerald is the Big Ten's third star of the week after he scored four goals and added an assist in last weekend's road sweep of Lindenwood.

Wisconsin Badgers changed the brats they're serving. Here's the backstory

Todd Milewski @toddmilewski.bsky.social · 9d

"Every section of the country has their thing. Brats are ours."

Here's the story behind the change in brat sold at Camp Randall and other Badgers venues this year. What's your review if you've had one?
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Wisconsin introduced a new brand of brat to concession stands a year after it almost had to shift in the middle of the football season. Here's the background.

Todd Milewski @toddmilewski.bsky.social · 9d

BTW, yes, Emily Pohl's parents are former Gophers legends Krissy Wendell-Pohl (a Hockey Hall of Famer) and Johnny Pohl.

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Todd Milewski @toddmilewski.bsky.social · 9d

The Badgers women's hockey team got a commitment for 2027 from forward Emily Pohl of Hill-Murray in Minnesota. She was on the U.S. U18 select team that played Canada in August.

She joins D Chyna Taylor, G Sophie Jovanovic and F Mary Derrenbacher in UW's 2027 class.
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Todd Milewski @toddmilewski.bsky.social · 9d

Wisconsin's Laila Edwards is the WCHA defender of the week, which is something I would have been really confused about typing two seasons ago.

Badgers goalie Ava McNaughton joins her, Minnesota forward Abbey Murphy and Ohio State forward Hilda Svensson in the weekly WCHA awards.

Wisconsin men's hockey team moves up in national rankings after 2-0 start

Todd Milewski @toddmilewski.bsky.social · 9d

A 2-0 start to the season has the Badgers men's hockey team moving up in the rankings.
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The Badgers head into an exhibition game Thursday after moving up two spots in the national rankings.

Wisconsin women's hockey loses unanimous designation as top team in national rankings

Todd Milewski @toddmilewski.bsky.social · 9d

The Badgers women's hockey team is still No. 1 but it's no longer a unanimous pick.
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The Badgers host No. 4 Minnesota Duluth in their first big tests of the season on Saturday and Sunday.