As September comes to an end and the leaves begin to change, hockey season is on the horizon.
The reigning Big Ten regular season champion Wisconsin Badgers have started practicing and preparing for the upcoming season. This year, the Badgers have 10 non-conference games and an exhibition scheduled, as college hockey will return to pre-pandemic normalcy.
Here is a brief look and preview into each of these 11 matchups.
Michigan Tech
A traditional hockey powerhouse, the Michigan Tech Huskies visit the Kohl Center Oct. 8 and 9 to open up the season. The Huskies are coming off of a disappointing 17-12-1 season last year.