Wisconsin hockey signs Penn State's JJ Wiebusch, Cornell's Alexis Cournoyer

Wisconsin hockey signs Penn State's JJ Wiebusch, Cornell's Alexis Cournoyer

MADISON – During the first week of the transfer portal, the Wisconsin men’s hockey team has added depth and competition to its roster.

And coach Mike Hastings and his staff have done so while adding players with multiple years of eligibility remaining.

That was the case with former Northeastern defenseman Dylan Compton, a freshman who signed with the Badgers Monday.

On Friday, April 17 the Badgers announced the signings of two more players with multiple years of eligibility left: former Penn State forward JJ Wiebusch and former Cornell goaltender Alexis Courmoyer.

In signing Wiebusch, the Badgers add a Wisconsin native who can provide some punch to the team’s offense in the wake of Quinn Finley’s departure to the New York Islanders.

The 6-foot-1, 180-pound forward played at Madison Edgewood High School and calls Verona home. He ranked second in goals (16) and fourth in points (36) for the Nittany Lions, who finished third in the Big Ten and qualified for the NCAA Tournament.

Wisconsin's Jack Phelan tries to get a shot past goaltender Anton Castro during practice for the Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday April 8, 2026.

Wisconsin coach Mike Hastings skates off the ice following his team's practice at the Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday April 8, 2026.

Wisconsin's Grant Deering controls the puck as Ben Dexheimer pursue during practice for the Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday April 8, 2026.

Goaltender Eli Pulver makes a save of Christian Fitzgerald's shot during practice for the Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday April 8, 2026.

Wisconsin's Oliver Tulk takes a shot during practice for the Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday April 8, 2026.

Wisconsin coach Mike Hastings watches practice for the Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday April 8, 2026

Wisconsin goaltenders Eli Pulver (left) and Anton Castro watch the end of practice for the Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday April 8, 2026.

Wisconsin's Ben Dexheimer (center) controls the puck as Finn Brink pursues during practice for the Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday April 8, 2026.

Wisconsin's Luke Osburn controls the puck during practice for the Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday April 8, 2026.

All eyes are on the puck after goaltender Daniel Hauser makes a save during practice for the Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday April 8, 2026.

Wisconsin coach Mike Hastings talks to one of his players during practice for the Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday April 8, 2026.

Wisconsin's Joe Palodichuk chops the ice as he tries to get a shot past goaltender Anton Castro during practice for the Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday April 8, 2026.

Wisconsin's Luke Osburn tries to get a shot past goaltender Daniel Hauser during practice for the Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday April 8, 2026.

Wisconsin's Christian Fitzgerald answers a question following practice for the Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday April 8, 2026.

Wisconsin's Jack Horbach listens to a question following practice for the Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday April 8, 2026.

Wisconsin coach Mike Hastings answers a question following practice for the Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday April 8, 2026.

(From left to write) Wisconsin's Jack Horbach, Christian Fitzgerald and coach Mike Hastings answer questions after practice for the Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday April 8, 2026.

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Best photos from Wisconsin hockey's practice at the Frozen Four

Wisconsin's Jack Phelan tries to get a shot past goaltender Anton Castro during practice for the Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday April 8, 2026.

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Best photos from Wisconsin hockey's practice at the Frozen Four

Wisconsin's Jack Phelan tries to get a shot past goaltender Anton Castro during practice for the Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday April 8, 2026.

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Best photos from Wisconsin hockey's practice at the Frozen Four

Wisconsin coach Mike Hastings skates off the ice following his team's practice at the Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday April 8, 2026.

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Best photos from Wisconsin hockey's practice at the Frozen Four

Wisconsin's Grant Deering controls the puck as Ben Dexheimer pursue during practice for the Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday April 8, 2026.

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Best photos from Wisconsin hockey's practice at the Frozen Four

Goaltender Eli Pulver makes a save of Christian Fitzgerald's shot during practice for the Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday April 8, 2026.

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Best photos from Wisconsin hockey's practice at the Frozen Four

Wisconsin's Oliver Tulk takes a shot during practice for the Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday April 8, 2026.

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Best photos from Wisconsin hockey's practice at the Frozen Four

Wisconsin coach Mike Hastings watches practice for the Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday April 8, 2026

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Best photos from Wisconsin hockey's practice at the Frozen Four

Wisconsin goaltenders Eli Pulver (left) and Anton Castro watch the end of practice for the Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday April 8, 2026.

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Best photos from Wisconsin hockey's practice at the Frozen Four

Wisconsin's Ben Dexheimer (center) controls the puck as Finn Brink pursues during practice for the Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday April 8, 2026.

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Best photos from Wisconsin hockey's practice at the Frozen Four

Wisconsin's Luke Osburn controls the puck during practice for the Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday April 8, 2026.

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Best photos from Wisconsin hockey's practice at the Frozen Four

All eyes are on the puck after goaltender Daniel Hauser makes a save during practice for the Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday April 8, 2026.

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Best photos from Wisconsin hockey's practice at the Frozen Four

Wisconsin coach Mike Hastings talks to one of his players during practice for the Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday April 8, 2026.

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Best photos from Wisconsin hockey's practice at the Frozen Four

Wisconsin's Joe Palodichuk chops the ice as he tries to get a shot past goaltender Anton Castro during practice for the Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday April 8, 2026.

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Best photos from Wisconsin hockey's practice at the Frozen Four

Wisconsin's Luke Osburn tries to get a shot past goaltender Daniel Hauser during practice for the Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday April 8, 2026.

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Best photos from Wisconsin hockey's practice at the Frozen Four

Wisconsin's Christian Fitzgerald answers a question following practice for the Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday April 8, 2026.

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Best photos from Wisconsin hockey's practice at the Frozen Four

Wisconsin's Jack Horbach listens to a question following practice for the Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday April 8, 2026.

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Best photos from Wisconsin hockey's practice at the Frozen Four

Wisconsin coach Mike Hastings answers a question following practice for the Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday April 8, 2026.

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(From left to write) Wisconsin's Jack Horbach, Christian Fitzgerald and coach Mike Hastings answer questions after practice for the Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday April 8, 2026.

Wiebusch comes to the Badgers with 77 games of experience and career totals of 30 goals and 39 assists.

This season he had one goal and one assist against UW. His third period goal against the Badgers on Jan. 24 was the first of three goals for Penn State in the final period of a 3-1 win at the Kohl Center.

Cournoyer was the Ivy League’s rookie of the year this season and helped the Big Red finish third in the ECAC standings.

Cournoyer, who is from Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, finished the season ranked eighth in the nation in goals against average (2.05), 13th in winning percentage (.643) and 25th in save percentage (.915).

He was a fifth-round draft pick by Montreal last year.

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This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Wisconsin signs Penn State's JJ Wiebusch, Cornell's Alexis Cournoyer