The No. 1 Wisconsin women’s hockey team was loose, energetic, and dominated defending champions Clarkson in a 5-0 victory during the semifinal round of the NCAA Frozen Four. The win sets up the sixth iteration of the Border Battle against Minnesota on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. CT for the national title. That will be televised on the Big Ten Network.
Wisconsin (34-4-2) dominated shots on goal throughout, but the opportunities Clarkson had, particularly from Loren Gabel, were dangerous. The Badgers’ defense stood tall—as did goalie Kristen Campbell—and turned away all of Clarkson’s 14 shots, including Gabel’s six dangerous looks.