The University of Wisconsin Badgers came into Saturday’s game hoping to continue their great performance against the No. 1 ranked Michigan State Friday night, where they handed the Spartans their second loss of the season, winning four to zero, and extending their unbeaten streak to five games.
To add on to the magnitude of this game, former NHL star and Badger hockey great Joe Pavelski was in the house, set to be honored for his recent retirement from professional hockey. Pavelski, a Badger from 2005-2006, played 18 seasons in the NHL for the San Jose Sharks and the Dallas Stars.