Wisconsin Badgers Seek Historic Double NCAA Hockey Titles

Men's and women's teams could become first to win both championships in same year since 2006.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 11:07pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a hockey game with sharp, overlapping planes of red, blue, and gold, representing the Wisconsin Badgers' team colors and the fractured, multi-perspective nature of the sport.Wisconsin's quest for a historic double NCAA hockey championship highlights the program's enduring excellence and the Badgers' drive to make history.Madison Today

The Wisconsin Badgers have a chance to make NCAA hockey history as both their men's and women's teams have advanced to the national championship games. The women's team won their title in March, and the men's team is set to face off against Denver on April 11 for the chance to give Wisconsin its first double NCAA hockey championship since 2006.

Why it matters

Winning both the men's and women's NCAA hockey titles in the same year would be an incredible accomplishment, as it has only happened once before in the history of the sport. It would cement Wisconsin's status as a premier college hockey powerhouse and showcase the strength of their entire program.

The details

The Wisconsin women's team won their ninth national championship in March, defeating Ohio State. The men's team then advanced to the Frozen Four final by defeating North Dakota 2-1. They will now face off against Denver on April 11 for the chance to claim the men's national title as well. Wisconsin has previously won the men's NCAA championship in 1973, 1977, 1981, 1983, 1990 and 2006.

  • The Wisconsin women's team won the NCAA championship on March 22, 2026.
  • The Wisconsin men's team advanced to the Frozen Four final on April 9, 2026.
  • The Frozen Four championship game between Wisconsin and Denver will be played on April 11, 2026.

The players

Mike Hastings

Head coach of the Wisconsin men's hockey team.

Mark Johnson

Head coach of the Wisconsin women's hockey team.

Gavin Morrissey

Assistant captain of the Wisconsin men's hockey team.

Caroline Harvey

Player on the Wisconsin women's hockey team who is predicted to be the top pick in the 2026 PWHL Draft.

Blake Montgomery

Wisconsin men's hockey player who will be joining the Ottawa Senators.

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What they’re saying

“When you get an opportunity to walk the halls and be around [women's head coach] Mark Johnson, his staff, his athletes, how they handle a tremendous amount of success with humility. It's incredibly impressive, and it's teachable moments there too, from the coaching staffs down to our players.”

— Mike Hastings, Head Coach, Wisconsin Men's Hockey

“There's so many people that are behind the scenes that do so much work, that we want to win for them too, as well as the guys in the locker room. With the women's team, what they've done is so impressive over many years. So just to catch up with them a little bit would be great.”

— Gavin Morrissey, Assistant Captain, Wisconsin Men's Hockey

What’s next

The Wisconsin men's team will face off against Denver on April 11, 2026 at 5:30pm EST for the NCAA Championship title.

The takeaway

Wisconsin's pursuit of a historic double NCAA hockey championship would cement their status as one of the premier college hockey programs in the country, showcasing the strength and depth of their entire hockey department.