Wisconsin Badgers Arrive for Frozen Four Hockey Tournament

The men's hockey team prepares to compete in the NCAA championship semifinals.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 8:59pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a hockey game, with overlapping planes of navy, red, and gold, conveying the energy and intensity of the Frozen Four tournament.The University of Wisconsin Badgers hockey team arrives in Boston, their sights set on capturing the program's first national championship in over 35 years.Madison Today

The University of Wisconsin men's hockey team arrived in Boston on Tuesday ahead of their Frozen Four semifinal matchup against the University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs. The Badgers, making their first Frozen Four appearance since 2010, are looking to capture their first national championship since 1990.

Why it matters

The Frozen Four is the culmination of the NCAA Division I men's ice hockey tournament, and the Badgers' return to the national semifinals is a significant milestone for the storied hockey program. A win would put Wisconsin in the national championship game, providing a boost of excitement and pride for the university and its fans.

The details

The Badgers traveled to Boston on Tuesday, April 9th, 2026, ahead of their semifinal game against the University of Minnesota Duluth on Thursday, April 11th. Wisconsin earned its spot in the Frozen Four by defeating the University of Denver in the Midwest Regional final. The team is led by head coach Tony Granato, who is in his 10th season at the helm.

  • The Badgers arrived in Boston on Tuesday, April 9th, 2026.
  • Wisconsin will face Minnesota Duluth in the Frozen Four semifinal on Thursday, April 11th, 2026.

The players

University of Wisconsin

The men's ice hockey team from the University of Wisconsin, a public research university located in Madison, Wisconsin.

Tony Granato

The head coach of the University of Wisconsin men's ice hockey team, in his 10th season leading the program.

University of Minnesota Duluth

The men's ice hockey team from the University of Minnesota Duluth, a public research university located in Duluth, Minnesota.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to be back in the Frozen Four and have the opportunity to compete for a national championship. The guys have worked hard all season to get to this point, and we're ready to give it our best shot.”

— Tony Granato, Head Coach, University of Wisconsin Men's Hockey

What’s next

The winner of the Wisconsin-Minnesota Duluth semifinal will advance to the national championship game on Saturday, April 13th, 2026.

The takeaway

The University of Wisconsin men's hockey team's return to the Frozen Four for the first time in over a decade is a significant accomplishment for the program and its loyal fanbase. A championship victory would cement the Badgers' status as one of the premier college hockey programs in the country.