Wisconsin falls to Denver in men's hockey national championship

The University of Wisconsin men's hockey team lost to the University of Denver in the national championship game with a score of 2-1. Wisconsin's quest for a seventh national championship came up short after they failed to protect a lead in the third period.
Wisconsin men's hockey team lost to Denver in the national championship. The Badgers opened the scoring in the first period with a goal from Vasily Zelenov. A defensive battle ensued, with Denver's Johnny Hicks making several key saves. In the third period, Denver tied the game with a goal from Rieger Lorenz and took the lead with a goal from Kyle Chyzowski. Wisconsin was unable to rally and lost 2-1. This was Wisconsin's tenth appearance in the national championship game and fourth runner-up finish.
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