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Quick Six: Penn State
December 07, 2021 | Men's Hockey
Badgers host fourth teddy bear toss on Dec. 11
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Badgers men's hockey team reaches the midpoint of its season with a Friday-Saturday series against Penn State at the Kohl Center on Dec. 10-11.
Rosters: Wisconsin || Penn State
Here are six quick things to know before tuning in:
1 - CONGRATULATIONS GRANATO: Head coach Tony Granato officially becomes the eighth Badger inducted into the U.S Hockey Hall of Fame as part of the 2020 class of honorees on Thursday, Dec. 2. The event will induct both the 2020 and 2021 classes since the 2020 ceremony never happened because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Granato boasts a legacy in both playing and coaching at the professional and international levels. He represented Team USA at six major international events, including the 1988 Olympic Winter Games. Granato skated for the New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings and San Jose Sharks during his 13-year playing career and helped the Kings reach the 1993 Stanley Cup Final. A two-time All-American for the Badgers, Granato was a finalist for the 1987 Hobey Baker Memorial Award after his 73-point senior season and finished his collegiate career as Wisconsin's third leading scorer with 100 goals.
Now through five seasons, Granato owns a pair of Big Ten Coach of the Year honors and the 2021 Big Ten title to his resume and has coached numerous successful NHL stars such as Cole Caufield and K'Andre Miller.
2 - TOSS THOSE TEDDY BEARS: It's the most wonderful time of the year! The fourth Teddy Bear Toss presented by BMO Harris Bank will take place after the game on Saturday, Dec. 11 to provide teddy bear gifts to local, underprivileged children here in Dane County. Fans coming to the hockey game are encouraged to bring new stuffed animals to toss on the ice and partake in this cherished tradition.
3 - ITS THE HOLIDAY (FACE-OFF) SEASON: We are only a few weeks away from the Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on Dec. 28-29. Don't miss your chance to see the Badgers take on Yale in the first round on Tuesday, Dec. 28 at 7:30 p.m.
4 - GARRITY GETS IN GOAL: Sophomore Ben Garrity had his first start in net during the Badgers' exhibition matchup against the U.S Under-18 Team last Thursday. The Badger's netminder made 26 saves on the night and was able to shut down Team USA on three breakaways.
5 - SCOUTING PENN STATE: The Nittany Lions split their series with Michigan State last weekend, winning the first match 4-2 before falling 4-3 the next night. Junior forward Kevin Wall currently leads Penn State with 10 goals and six assists for 16 points in 17 games.
6 - HOW TO WATCH: Puck drop on Friday is set for 7 p.m CT on Bally Sports Wisconsin Plus and on Saturday at 6 p.m on Bally Sports Wisconsin. Follow along on Twitter and Instagram at @BadgerMHockey
Rosters: Wisconsin || Penn State
Here are six quick things to know before tuning in:
1 - CONGRATULATIONS GRANATO: Head coach Tony Granato officially becomes the eighth Badger inducted into the U.S Hockey Hall of Fame as part of the 2020 class of honorees on Thursday, Dec. 2. The event will induct both the 2020 and 2021 classes since the 2020 ceremony never happened because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Granato boasts a legacy in both playing and coaching at the professional and international levels. He represented Team USA at six major international events, including the 1988 Olympic Winter Games. Granato skated for the New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings and San Jose Sharks during his 13-year playing career and helped the Kings reach the 1993 Stanley Cup Final. A two-time All-American for the Badgers, Granato was a finalist for the 1987 Hobey Baker Memorial Award after his 73-point senior season and finished his collegiate career as Wisconsin's third leading scorer with 100 goals.
Now through five seasons, Granato owns a pair of Big Ten Coach of the Year honors and the 2021 Big Ten title to his resume and has coached numerous successful NHL stars such as Cole Caufield and K'Andre Miller.
Special day on Thursday for @TonyGranato and the Granato family as he officially goes into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame
— Wisconsin Hockey (@BadgerMHockey) December 6, 2021
Hall of Fame article too ⬇️#UWHHoF https://t.co/6ZN1001shR
2 - TOSS THOSE TEDDY BEARS: It's the most wonderful time of the year! The fourth Teddy Bear Toss presented by BMO Harris Bank will take place after the game on Saturday, Dec. 11 to provide teddy bear gifts to local, underprivileged children here in Dane County. Fans coming to the hockey game are encouraged to bring new stuffed animals to toss on the ice and partake in this cherished tradition.
Throwin' it down this weekend against Penn State
— Wisconsin Hockey (@BadgerMHockey) December 7, 2021
Bring a new stuffed animal for Saturday's Teddy Toss to help make someone's holiday better #Toys for Tots || #UWTeddyToss pic.twitter.com/QFQcfBy6AW
3 - ITS THE HOLIDAY (FACE-OFF) SEASON: We are only a few weeks away from the Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on Dec. 28-29. Don't miss your chance to see the Badgers take on Yale in the first round on Tuesday, Dec. 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Get your tickets to see @BadgerMHockey No. 16 @FriarsHockey @BGFalconHockey & @YaleMHockey in the @KwikTrip Holiday Face-Off, Dec. 28-29 at @FiservForum in Milwaukee.
— Holiday Face-Off (@HolidayFaceoff) December 7, 2021
Tix at: https://t.co/R1h7T5zvpe#Badgers #OnWiscosnin #GoFriars #AyZiggy #ThisIsYale pic.twitter.com/j4RVZxWlqM
4 - GARRITY GETS IN GOAL: Sophomore Ben Garrity had his first start in net during the Badgers' exhibition matchup against the U.S Under-18 Team last Thursday. The Badger's netminder made 26 saves on the night and was able to shut down Team USA on three breakaways.
📽️: Garrity shuts USA down on the breakaway! pic.twitter.com/iMZt8PyNP8
— Wisconsin Hockey (@BadgerMHockey) December 3, 2021
5 - SCOUTING PENN STATE: The Nittany Lions split their series with Michigan State last weekend, winning the first match 4-2 before falling 4-3 the next night. Junior forward Kevin Wall currently leads Penn State with 10 goals and six assists for 16 points in 17 games.
6 - HOW TO WATCH: Puck drop on Friday is set for 7 p.m CT on Bally Sports Wisconsin Plus and on Saturday at 6 p.m on Bally Sports Wisconsin. Follow along on Twitter and Instagram at @BadgerMHockey
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