While the only goal-buzzer Wisconsin Badger fans were able to enjoy came during the second period intermission when the local pee-wee team took the ice, the Badgers hoped for a better result Saturday night. After suffering a 4-0 loss to the Big Ten’s first place Minnesota Gophers on Friday night, a strong first period would go a long way towards obtaining a weekend split.
However, the Badgers’ (4-12-6, 1-7-2-1) first period effort left them with a familiar feeling as they headed into the dressing for the first intermission on Saturday night. Trailing 4-0 once again after it took just twelve seconds for the Gophers (13-10-0, 8-2-0-0) to get on the board.