The Wisconsin women's hockey team will play for its second straight NCAA title on Sunday against Ohio State in the national championship game in Durham, New Hampshire.
The Badgers have won their fourth title in the last five championships and the eighth national title in team history.
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Wisconsin 0, Ohio State 0 after 1 period.
The tense first period ended scoreless. Ohio State led 8-7 in shots.
Wisconsin had some passes that could have led to shots, but they didn't connect well.
Harvey's shot stopped late in the first period.
It was a good chance for college defender Caroline Harvey, but her shot was swallowed by Ohio State goaltender Raegan Kirk.
Harvey is from New Hampshire and a lot of locals are coming to see her this weekend.
she says this How excited she is to be able to play here so close to home.
Defense is the story of both teams.
There was a timeout with 3 minutes and 56 seconds left in the first period. He led Ohio State in shots, 7-5, but it was mostly a defensive effort.
Neither team has an advantage so far in the first period.
There was a timeout with 7 minutes and 43 seconds left in the first period. On the ESPNU telecast, college coach Mark Johnson said the team feels mutual so far. He leads Ohio State in shots, 5-for-4, but he had two good chances against Wisconsin.
The teams are evenly matched early on.
My puck dropped, so I'm off.
Wisconsin and Ohio State women's hockey teams know each other well
Despite having one of the fiercest rivalries in college hockey, Wisconsin coach Mark Johnson and Ohio State coach Nadine Museral agreed Saturday that the sixth meeting between their teams will be special.
“The big thing for the Buckeyes and us is we're still standing,” Johnson said. “We still have a game left. It's the last game of the season. Both teams know each other well and the games they've played against each other so far have been very entertaining.”
This will be the sixth game between Wisconsin and Ohio State this season. The Buckeyes won the first three games, but the Badgers won the last two, including the WCHA Final Faceoff Championship on March 9.
And here are the facts: The Badgers defeated the defending champion Buckeyes 1-0 in last year's NCAA Championship Game.
Read more about Saturday's coaches' comments here.
Britta Karl's leadership is vital to the Wisconsin women's hockey team
Captain and graduate student Britta Carle has been a major contributor to the Badgers' success this season and throughout her career.
She scored 180 points and ranks among the top 10 players in program history (and counting). She is a rare player who has been selected to the WCHA four times. Her undefeated postseason record and her three national championships would make her one of the program's biggest winners. But it's her role as captain that coach Mark Johnson values just as much.
Learn more about Curl's impact here.
Badgers' red carpet appearance
How Wisconsin and Ohio State reached the NCAA Frozen Four semifinals
wisconsin They defeated Colgate 3-1 in the Frozen Four semifinals on Friday. Ohio State defeated Clarkson 4-1.
