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Wisconsin hockey fans react to Badgers' loss to Denver in title game
TL;DR
Wisconsin Badgers lost to Denver 2-1 in the NCAA hockey title game on April 11, despite outshooting their opponents. This defeat marks another missed opportunity for the Badgers to secure their seventh national championship.
Wisconsin hockey fans react to Badgers' loss to Denver in title game
Wisconsin hockey is leaving Las Vegas without the national championship trophy after falling to Denver 2-1 in the title game on April 11.
The Badgers dominated the shots on goal but after a first-period goal they couldn't find the back of the net again, while Denver's two third-period goals lifted the Pioneers to their 11th national championship and third in the last five years.
Meanwhile, Wisconsin's quest at championship No. 7 will have to wait another year.
Wisconsin captain Ben Dexheimer gives high fives and interacts with fans as he and the team enter T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada for the NCAA hockey championship game.
Wisconsin forward Christian Fitzgerald gives high fives and interacts with fans as he and the team enter T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada for the NCAA hockey championship game.
Wisconsin goaltender Daniel Hauser gives high fives and interacts with fans as he and team enter T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada for the NCAA hockey championship game.
Wisconsin goaltender Anton Castro gives high fives and interacts with fans as he and team enter T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada for the NCAA hockey championship game
Wisconsin forward Blake Montgomery gives high fives and interacts with fans as he and the team enter T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada for the NCAA hockey championship game.
Wisconsin hockey associate head coach Todd Knott gives high fives and interacts with fans as he and the team enter T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada for the NCAA championship game.
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Wisconsin vs Denver in the 2026 Frozen Four national championship
Wisconsin captain Ben Dexheimer gives high fives and interacts with fans as he and the team enter T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada for the NCAA hockey championship game.
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Wisconsin vs Denver in the 2026 Frozen Four national championship
Wisconsin captain Ben Dexheimer gives high fives and interacts with fans as he and the team enter T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada for the NCAA hockey championship game.
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Wisconsin vs Denver in the 2026 Frozen Four national championship
Wisconsin forward Christian Fitzgerald gives high fives and interacts with fans as he and the team enter T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada for the NCAA hockey championship game.
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Wisconsin vs Denver in the 2026 Frozen Four national championship
Wisconsin goaltender Daniel Hauser gives high fives and interacts with fans as he and team enter T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada for the NCAA hockey championship game.
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Wisconsin vs Denver in the 2026 Frozen Four national championship
Wisconsin goaltender Anton Castro gives high fives and interacts with fans as he and team enter T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada for the NCAA hockey championship game
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Wisconsin vs Denver in the 2026 Frozen Four national championship
Wisconsin forward Blake Montgomery gives high fives and interacts with fans as he and the team enter T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada for the NCAA hockey championship game.
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Wisconsin vs Denver in the 2026 Frozen Four national championship
Wisconsin hockey associate head coach Todd Knott gives high fives and interacts with fans as he and the team enter T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada for the NCAA championship game.
Nonetheless, while the loss was heartbreaking for Badgers fans, the team's run to the Frozen Four championship game is leaving UW supporters proud.
Wisconsin, which hadn't been to a final in 16 years and last won the title in 2006, defeated three teams ranked ahead of it in the final standings to reach the championship game.
Here are a sample of the reactions:
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Instant reactions to Wisconsin hockey's loss in national title game
Q&A
What was the final score of the Wisconsin vs. Denver hockey title game?
The final score was Denver 2, Wisconsin 1.
When did the Wisconsin Badgers lose to Denver in the championship game?
The Badgers lost to Denver on April 11.
How many national championships has Denver hockey won?
Denver hockey has won 11 national championships.
What was Wisconsin's shot on goal performance in the title game against Denver?
Wisconsin dominated the shots on goal but failed to score after the first period.
