To answer your most immediate question, probably. This week’s sweep likely skewers Ohio State’s shot at an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament. The Bucks have dropped too far and there are too many teams in contention this year.
But hope springs eternal. It only takes four wins to claim the WCHA tourney champ’s autobid. Anyway, here’s what happened this afternoon.
The game began well enough in front of a packed house at the OSU Ice Rink. The Buckeyes and Gophers dueled to a scoreless opening period. The Bucks had a late power play which went unconverted.