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Five things to know: No. 1 Badgers return home to take on St. Thomas

Wisconsin set to face St. Thomas Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 4 p.m

MADISON, Wis. – The No.1 Wisconsin women’s hockey team returns to LaBahn Arena after a four-game road trip to take on the St. Thomas Tommies on Friday and Saturday. Puck drop is at 7 p.m. CT on Friday and 4 p.m. CT on Saturday.

Fans can watch the action on B1G+ or listen to Paul Braun on U 100.9 FM on Friday and The Game 1070 on Saturday. Tickets are available on SeatGeek. 

Patrons coming to the games should note that parking is available in Lots 29 and 46 for $5 and ADA parking is available in Lot 48 and 87 for $5. Fans should also be aware that there is a Badger women's basketball game at the Kohl Center at 1 p.m. and parking will be based on availability under women's basketball fans depart their lots. 

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Wozniewicz stick handles in front of the OSU net

1. LAST TIME OUT
Wisconsin split their series against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Nov. 15 and 16 in Columbus. The Badgers won game one 4-2 as Lacey Eden helped the Badgers complete the four-goal comeback. Laila Edwards recorded three assists and Casey O'Brien found a goal and an assist on the night. The victory extended the Badgers win streak to 13 — the third longest streak to open a season in Badger women's hockey history.

The Badgers suffered their first loss of the season 3-2 in game two. The Buckeyes took a 2-0 lead in the first period and the Badgers strung together two power-play goals which weren't enough to catch Ohio State who added a tally in the meanwhile to take the game 3-2. 

Friday's win marked the first time the Badgers won in Columbus since Nov. 28, 2020.

Women's Hockey Celebrates a win over Lindenwood

2. HOME, SWEET HOME

During the 2024 calendar year, Wisconsin has been dominant at LaBahn Arena with a 18-1 record, including a perfect 6-0 record during the 2024-25 season. The Badgers have outscored their opponents 103-23 this year and outshot them by a 780-393 margin. Casey O'Brien has 36 points in 19 games at LaBahn Arena thanks to 9 goals and 29 helpers and Kirsten Simms has 31 points in 18 games at LaBahn with 9 goals and 22 assists.

Wisconsin fans cheer on the Badgers during a game against Minnesota State

3.  SEATGEEK DEBUT

This weekend marks the first series that fans are able to purchase tickets for Wisconsin women's hockey with SeatGeek, the 'Official Fan to Fan Ticket Marketplace' of the Wisconsin Badgers. This exciting partnership with SeatGeek will allow fans to manage and sell their tickets by using SeatGeek’s highly-rated mobile experience integrated with Wisconsin Athletics’ digital ticketing system. SeatGeek is a growing leader in the ticket industry with technological advances and a fan-first attitude.
 

4. AGAINST ST THOMAS

The two teams have a relatively short history together, first facing off in 2021 and playing 13 games since. The Badgers have won all 13 matchups, with their greatest margins of victory being two eight goal margins, both being 9-1 wins. 

The teams last met in the First Round of the WCHA Playoffs in March 2024, where the Badgers won both games. The Badgers have shutout St. Thomas in four of their 13 matchups.

Caroline Harvey and Casey O'Brien skate together against Lindenwood

5. MILESTONE WATCH

Wisconsin co-captains Casey O'Brien and Caroline Harvey are closing in on significant personal and school milestones. Harvey is now one point away from 100 career points. The Salem, New Hampshire, native would become the fifth Badger blueliner to record 100 career points. Harvey has also put together 14 back-to-back games with a point to start the season.


O'Brien earned her 136th career assist against OSU which places her two helpers away from matching Sara Bauer's school record of 138 assists.