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Badgers and Buckeyes Clash: Hockey's Fiercest Rivalry Reignites
22 Mar
Summary
- Wisconsin and Ohio State meet for the fourth consecutive championship.
- Wisconsin holds a 2-1 edge in previous championship game encounters.
- Wisconsin has the most Frozen Four appearances with 17 all-time.
The top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes and the No. 2 Wisconsin Badgers are set to compete in the women's hockey national championship game for the fourth consecutive season. This marks a continuation of a fierce rivalry, with these two teams having met in the title game every year since 2023.
Wisconsin enters the game having won the WCHA regular-season title, but Ohio State secured a victory in the WCHA Tournament championship. Historically, Wisconsin holds a 2-1 advantage in their previous national championship meetings, with their latest victory occurring in 2025.
The Badgers are making their 17th Frozen Four appearance, the most in NCAA history, and are seeking their ninth national title. The Buckeyes, in their seventh Frozen Four appearance, are making their sixth consecutive trip, solidifying their status as a consistent contender in women's college hockey.
