Ben Garrity in net against the NTDP
Morgan Lukrich

Men's Hockey Clara Boudette

Badgers fall to U.S Under-18 Team

Ben Garrity gets his first start in net

Men's Hockey Clara Boudette

Badgers fall to U.S Under-18 Team

Ben Garrity gets his first start in net

Final Stats

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Badgers men's hockey team fell 4-0 to the U.S National Team Development Program's Under-18 team in a Thursday night exhibition contest at the Kohl Center. 

The U.S Under-18 team took an early 1-0 lead just 29 seconds into the first period. Lane Hutson threaded the needle through the crease to find Rutger McGroarty on the doorstep for a one-timer.

Logan Cooley scored a short-handed goal at 13:14 in the first period to put the US NTDP up 2-0. Hunter Brzustewicz made a breakout pass to Jimmy Snuggerud who fed Cooley as he made his way up the ice. Cooley streaked past the Badger defense and fired a shot at the top of the circle.  

The US NTDP increased their lead to 3-0. Will Smith netted the goal, assisted by Isaac Howard and Cooley at 53 seconds in the third period. 

Just 17 seconds later, Team USA went up 4-0 with a goal from Howard, assisted by Brzustewicz, from high in the offensive zone. 

The U.S Under-18 team won 4-0 to improve to 4-3-0 against NCAA Division I opponents.

The score does not reflect goaltender Ben Garrity's impressive performance in his first start in net, making 26 stops on the night. The sophomore made multiple huge saves in net and was able to shut down Team USA on three breakaways. 



The Badgers posted 42 shots on USA's Dylan Silverstein.

Next Up: The Badgers continue their homestand with a Friday-Saturday series against Penn State on Dec. 10-11 at the Kohl Center. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m CT on Friday and 6 p.m CT on Saturday.

Saturday's game is the UW Teddy Toss presented by BMO Harris Bank. Fans are encouraged to bring new teddy bears to toss on the ice after the game for Toys for Tots.
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Ben Garrity

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Players Mentioned

Ben Garrity

#29 Ben Garrity

6' 2"
Sophomore
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