Despite repeated efforts and promises of growth, a second-consecutive disappointing season for University of Wisconsin men’s hockey is in the books.
The Badgers (8-19-8) bowed out of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday against No. 19 Penn State after a 5-2 loss in which the Badgers outshot the Nittany Lions 37-29.
A common theme of this season — Wisconsin was once again unable to put the puck in the back of the net despite numerous chances.
“We hung around; just didn’t sink,” head coach Mike Eaves said. “Once again, we were close like all year, but just didn’t get to come away with it.