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Wisconsin Hockey Alum Justin Schultz a Champion (again)

For the second time in as many years, Justin Schultz, a former Wisconsin Hockey player, is hoisting Lord Stanley’s Cup as NHL champion.

Schultz and the Pittsburgh Penguins went back-to-back defeating the Nashville Predators in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals.

Schultz tallied the first assist on the Cup winning goal by Patric Hornqvist at the 18:25 mark of the third period. The Penguins would add an empty net goal with :14 left to seal the final margin.

A native of Kelowana, British Columbia, Schultz played three seasons at Wisconsin. Schultz earned WCHA “All Rookie honors” in his inaugural season in Madison.