The 2023-24 Wisconsin Badgers men’s hockey season culminates with a berth in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2021, and only their second appearance since 2013.
Considering the state of affairs before this season, it’s hard to not call this season a success before stepping onto the ice for their first-round game against Quinnipiac on Friday. Since being hired in March 2023, Mike Hastings and his staff re-established a culture that seemed to be missing in Madison.
The arrival of Coach Hastings set a new standard. Remember, Hastings is pretty fresh off back-to-back Frozen Fours in 2021 and 2022 at Minnesota State.