After a disappointing 8-19-8 (3-13-4, Big Ten) finish last year for University of Wisconsin men’s hockey team, new head coach Tony Granato will make his debut during Saturday night’s matchup against the University of Victoria.
Historically, the program has been one of the best in college hockey, with 16 conference titles and six NCAA championships. In the last two seasons, however, the Badgers failed to even reach the 10 win mark.
“We have a hungry team that’s been energized,” Granato told reporters Monday. “They’ve been waiting a long time for this game. The practices have been exciting, and they’re chopping at the bit to play someone else.