Todd Milewski
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Sports reporter for the Wisconsin State Journal and BadgerExtra. Editor emeritus for USCHO.com.
Wisconsin is 4-0 for the first time since 2004 after completing a sweep at No. 19 Minnesota State. Here's what stood out. badgerextra.com/sports/hocke...
Wisconsin men's hockey starts 4-0 for first time in 22 years with win over Minnesota State
Chase Jette and Zach Wooten scored their first goals with the Badgers, who completed a road sweep.
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No. 2 Ohio State outshot No. 1 Wisconsin 36-9 in the third period across two games and outscored the Badgers 4-0, the difference in a sweep that sent UW to an 0-2 start in the WCHA for the first time in 23 years. badgerextra.com/sports/hocke...
Wisconsin swept by Ohio State, falls to 0-2 in WCHA for 1st time in 23 years
No. 2 Ohio State again dominated the third period to complete a sweep of the Badgers, whose stay atop the national women's hockey rankings will end.
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The Badgers are 3-0 for only the second time in the last 18 years after a successful first game of Mike Hastings' return to Minnesota State. badgerextra.com/sports/hocke...
3 things that stood out from Wisconsin men's hockey's second straight shutout victory
Mike Hastings had a winning return to Minnesota State with the Badgers, who are 3-0 for only the second time in the last 18 seasons.
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No. 2 Ohio State took advantage of its two third-period power plays to hand No. 1 Wisconsin a rare loss when leading after 40 minutes. How rare? The Badgers fell to 240-3-5 in the last 10 seasons when taking a lead into the third period. badgerextra.com/sports/hocke...
3 things that stood out from No. 1 Wisconsin women's hockey's loss at No. 2 Ohio State
The second-ranked Buckeyes scored two power-play goals to hand the top-ranked Badgers a rare loss when leading after two periods.
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"He completely changed the standard at Minnesota State, and he helped put us on the national map and built a culture we're really proud of." Now Mike Hastings returns to Mankato as the visiting coach with the Badgers. badgerextra.com/sports/hocke...
Mike Hastings returns to Minnesota State with Wisconsin, facing the program he transformed
Badgers coach Mike Hastings knows the building, community and program. This weekend, he'll experience all three from the other side.
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Here's what Badgers freshmen Haley Box and Emma Cerruti said about preparing to play Ohio State for the first time. badgerextra.com/sports/hocke...
What Wisconsin women's hockey freshmen said ahead of series against rival Ohio State
Wisconsin women's hockey freshmen Haley Box and Emma Cerruti weigh in on what it's like to get ready to play No. 2 Ohio State and adjusting to the NCAA level.
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A federal judge dismissed the lawsuit filed by former Wisconsin women's basketball players against ex-coach Marisa Moseley, the school and a former athletics administrator. badgerextra.com/sports/baske...
Judge dismisses former Wisconsin women's basketball players' lawsuit against Marisa Moseley
A federal judge found no constitutional violations in a lawsuit filed by ex-Badgers women's basketball players against Wisconsin, its former coach and a former administrator.
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Mike Hastings' return to Mankato, Wisconsin's first road trip, a key nonconference series and Luke Osburn's growth were among the topics for the Badgers today. badgerextra.com/sports/hocke...
What Wisconsin men's hockey said before season's first road series
Wisconsin men's hockey coach Mike Hastings returns to face his former team, Minnesota State, in nonconference games Friday and Saturday. Here's what he and defenseman Joe Palodichuk said in advance.
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The Badgers men's hockey team fell a spot in the rankings after a home sweep. badgerextra.com/sports/hocke...
Wisconsin men's hockey drops in national rankings despite 2-0 start
Two wins wasn't enough for the Badgers men's hockey team to hold onto No. 6 in the USCHO rankings.
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Games Friday and Saturday between Wisconsin and Ohio State will be the 18th and 19th straight with them holding the top two spots in the @USCHO women's hockey rankings. badgerextra.com/sports/hocke...
Rankings have Wisconsin, Ohio State in top 2 ahead of women's hockey showdown
The Badgers and the Buckeyes will play as the top two teams in the national rankings for the 18th and 19th consecutive times this weekend.
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"What else can you say about Jack Jack? He's built for those types of moments." There was an appreciation for Jackson Chourio's walk-off single in the Brewers' clubhouse but also for the idea of fighting to the finish. madison.com/sports/profe...
'We know how to win': Jackson Chourio's last-gasp hit shows Brewers' resilience
Jackson Chourio didn't back down with two outs, two strikes and one of MLB's best closers on the mound Sunday. He instead delivered an unforgettable finish for Brewers fans.
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A look around American Family Field before Game 2, and an update on the Brewers' Game 3 pitching plans: madison.com/sports/profe...
A look around American Family Field before NLDS Game 2 and who's set to pitch Game 3
Here's how it looked at American Family Field before the Brewers and the Padres played Game 2 of the NLDS, plus an update on Milwaukee's pitching plans.
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Controlling postseason emotions, relievers and a quick turnaround were topics covered by the Brewers before Game 2 of the NLDS. Watch the videos ⬇️ madison.com/sports/profe...
What the Brewers said before Game 2 of the NLDS against the Padres
The Brewers looked ahead to Sunday's Game 2 of the NLDS against the Padres the morning after a Game 1 win.
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There was awe for Jackson Chourio's ninth-inning catch inside the Brewers' clubhouse — and a lot of discussion of what happened on a crazy play that brought back a memory of a 2008 playoff catch by Craig Counsell. madison.com/sports/profe...
What happened on the fly ball that hit a roof cable in the Brewers' NLDS Game 1 win
Ty France's fly ball in the ninth inning changed course and ended up in Jackson Chourio's glove. Here's the background on a crazy play.
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Daniel Hauser has started both of his seasons with the Badgers with a shutout. It was necessary Saturday because UW scored only one goal against Robert Morris. badgerextra.com/sports/hocke...
One goal enough for Wisconsin men's hockey to close out sweep
Grady Deering's goal was all the Badgers got but Daniel Hauser's shutout made it enough for a victory against Robert Morris.
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Bruno Idžan needed a big offseason to have a bigger role with the Badgers. His goal in Friday's opener was a positive sign for his progress, and his place in the lineup showed the coaches' faith in him. badgerextra.com/sports/hocke...
How Wisconsin forward's 2nd act is already delivering on coaches' belief
Bruno Idžan had a chance to change his role with the Badgers. He made a good impression when the season started.
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Luke Osburn's season debut: 1 goal, 1 assist, 8 shots on goal in a Badgers win against Robert Morris. He'll be a fun watch. Here's what stood out at the Kohl Center. badgerextra.com/sports/hocke...
3 things that stood out from Wisconsin men's hockey's season-opening win
Luke Osburn backed up preseason expectations with a goal and an assist as the Badgers won their season opener against Robert Morris.
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Captain Kelly Gorbatenko left Friday's game injured but linemate Cassie Hall provided tying and go-ahead goals as the Badgers swept Boston University. Here's what stood out. badgerextra.com/sports/hocke...
3 things that stood out from No. 1 Wisconsin's rally without injured captain
Cassie Hall scored tying and go-ahead goals for the Badgers, who have started the season 4-0 for the ninth time in the last 13 years.
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I asked Mark Johnson last night whether raising the NCAA championship banner instead of lowering it was a request. Mark has ideas, folks.
Mark Johnson had some advice for Badgers fans after Nela Lopušanová's impressive LaBahn Arena debut Thursday night: "She'll pull you out of your seats. So keep an eye on her out there." badgerextra.com/sports/hocke...
Wisconsin player who'll 'pull you out of your seats' is impressive in home debut
Nela Lopušanová scored twice in her first game for the Badgers at LaBahn Arena, and the patience she showed on the second is uncommon for a freshman.
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Nela Lopušanová said she dreamed about her LaBahn Arena debut. When it arrived, the Badgers freshman scored twice in a shutout of Boston University. badgerextra.com/sports/hocke...
3 things that stood out from Wisconsin women's hockey's banner night against Boston University
Nela Lopušanová scored twice in her first game at LaBahn Arena after the Badgers saw the 2026 NCAA championship banner go to the rafters.
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The banner slowly going up to the LaBahn Arena rafters instead of being unrolled from the ceiling was a change for the Badgers this season. Here's how it looked. badgerextra.com/sports/hocke...
Watch the 9th Wisconsin women's hockey NCAA banner rise to LaBahn Arena rafters
The Badgers completed the celebration of the 2026 NCAA women's hockey championship with a banner raising at LaBahn Arena.
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Wisconsin women's hockey associate head coach Dan Koch gave an update on goalie Ava McNaughton, who didn't appear limited in practice today after she suffered a lower-body injury in last Friday's game. badgerextra.com/sports/hocke...
Wisconsin women's hockey goalie on the right track ahead of home-opening series
The Badgers open their home schedule against Boston University with Ava McNaughton back at practice following a lower-body injury.
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Also in our Badgers men's hockey preview package: Three keys for Wisconsin's season, starting with getting better results at a position that has seen a lot of change since April. badgerextra.com/sports/hocke...
Wisconsin men's hockey found the spotlight. Here's how it can stay there
The Badgers were a period away from an NCAA championship despite a bottom-10 save percentage. Improving in net is one key to getting back.
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Wisconsin men's hockey players and coaches probably will never fully get over the championship game loss last season but they say they've turned the page. Now UW will try to make the NCAA Tournament in consecutive years for the first time since 2013-14. badgerextra.com/sports/hocke...
Wisconsin men's hockey's road back to Frozen Four? It starts from scratch
The Badgers raised expectations with last season's NCAA runner-up finish. Mike Hastings wants them to push the bar higher.
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This week's update on the Badgers in the national women's hockey rankings: badgerextra.com/sports/hocke...
Wisconsin women's hockey scores 12 straight goals to stay atop national rankings
The Badgers got 17 of 20 first-place votes in the USCHO women's hockey rankings after sweeping St. Lawrence.
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Maggie Scannell and Kelly Gorbatenko both scored twice for No. 1 Wisconsin, which completed a sweep at St. Lawrence. Here's what stood out. badgerextra.com/sports/hocke...
3 things that stood out from Wisconsin women's hockey's shutout of St. Lawrence
Maggie Scannell and Kelly Gorbatenko both scored twice for No. 1 Wisconsin, which completed a sweep at St. Lawrence.
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Ava McNaughton isn't in the lineup for today's Badgers game at St. Lawrence after she was injured Friday night. An update here: badgerextra.com/sports/hocke...
Where Wisconsin women's hockey stands with goalie's injury early in the season
Goalie Ava McNaughton was injured in Friday's season opener, and Wisconsin provided a brief update before Saturday's game.
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The Badgers "had to get the first-game jitters out," Kelly Gorbatenko said after they rallied past St. Lawrence despite losing goalie Ava McNaughton. Here's what stood out. badgerextra.com/sports/hocke...
Wisconsin women's hockey's dealt tough blow at goalie in season-opening win
The Badgers "had to get the first-game jitters out," Kelly Gorbatenko said after they rallied past St. Lawrence despite losing goalie Ava McNaughton. Here's what stood out.
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Andy Brandt changed hockey coaching jobs twice — from college to the USHL and back — and never had to move. Here's how experience has given the Badgers assistant coach a new perspective. badgerextra.com/sports/hocke...
Why a new role with Wisconsin men's hockey is another 'unique' change for Andy Brandt
Andy Brandt's return to Wisconsin comes with deeper recruiting connections, head-coaching experience and a new appreciation for Mike Hastings' job.
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