The University of Wisconsin men’s hockey team has parted ways with head coach Tony Granato, according to an email statement from Athletic Director Chris McIntosh. The move comes just days following the Badgers’ elimination from the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals at Michigan last Saturday and their second straight losing season, finishing this year 13-23-0 and dead last in the … [Read more...] about Men’s Hockey: Badgers to part ways with Tony Granato
Men’s Hockey: Michigan sweeps UW in two crushing games, season ends in Ann Arbor
The University of Wisconsin men’s hockey season came to an end in crushing fashion after being swept by Michigan in Ann Arbor in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals last Saturday. The loss makes it two straight seasons and eight of the last nine of no postseason play for the Badgers, ending with a record of 13-23-0. Michigan, with a record of 22-11-3, moves on to play in the … [Read more...] about Men’s Hockey: Michigan sweeps UW in two crushing games, season ends in Ann Arbor
From Racine to Madison: What Wisconsin point guard Kamari McGee brings to Badgers
As his teammates gradually exited Ab Nicholas Court, Kamari McGee, beaming from ear to ear, elected to kick start a friendly shooting competition following practice. While basketballs caromed off the cylinder, sneakers squeaked against the hardwood and sweat dripped from each player’s threads, his contagious energy floated throughout the arena. McGee, a 20-year-old business … [Read more...] about From Racine to Madison: What Wisconsin point guard Kamari McGee brings to Badgers
Men’s Basketball: Badgers fall to Edey, No. 5 Purdue in final home contest of 2022-2023
After failing to complete a double-digit, come-from-behind victory against the Michigan Wolverines, Greg Gard’s Wisconsin Badgers (16-13, 8-11) dropped another nail-biter to Matt Painter’s No. 5 Purdue Boilermakers (25-5, 14-5) 63-61 March 3 at the Kohl Center. Only a handful of competitors in collegiate hoops history can stake claim to the “I-was-once-the-best-player-alive” … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball: Badgers fall to Edey, No. 5 Purdue in final home contest of 2022-2023
From the bench: Ross Candelino brings energy to struggling team
Conner Essegian has blown up this season as a genuine three-point threat for the Wisconsin Badgers — but behind every Essegian, there is another freshman who often goes unnoticed. Ross Candelino is the first person to leap from his seat on the Wisconsin bench even before Essegian or any of his teammates’ shots go up. Upon a field goal, Candelino erupts into the role he created … [Read more...] about From the bench: Ross Candelino brings energy to struggling team