Wisconsin Badgers
1-0-0
Robert Morris
0-1-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Morris | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
No. 6 Wisconsin beats Robert Morris in home opener
October 02, 2026 | Men's Hockey
Zelenov paces the Badgers with career-high three assists
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin men's hockey team bested the Colonials 4-2 in game one of their season opening series Friday at the Kohl Center; with a short-handed goal from Finn Brink to sign it off.
Vasily Zelenov provided the first of his three assists, setting up Luke Osburn for goal from the blue line and give the Badgers their first goal of the season and only of the period.
Badgers first goal of the year from the stick of Luke Osburn pic.twitter.com/CEVlByR4lw
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Halfway through the second period, Bruno Idžan received a pass from Osburn and backhanded a goal to put the Badgers up 2-0.
Smooth like butter 🧈
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Bruno Idžan gives the Badgers their second goal
🍎: Luke Osburn & Vasily Zelenov pic.twitter.com/6WJVmogmwV
With 12 seconds left on Badger power play, Dylan Compton secured his first goal as a Badger.
Power play goal for Dylan Compton
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🍎: Vasily Zelenov & Oliver Tulk pic.twitter.com/X62P73ZzSt
The third started off with a power play goal from Robert Morris. The game took another turn when Brent Solomon got called for a five minute major and player misconduct for contact to the head. That didn't deter the Badgers as Finn Brink power a shorthanded goal, putting the Badgers up 4-1.
BRINKER DOES IT BEST
— Wisconsin Hockey (@BadgerMHockey) October 3, 2026
🍎: Chase Jette & Weston Knox pic.twitter.com/XoTvoL6yvg
In the last 12 seconds, Robert Morris was able to tally one last goal for a final score of 4-2.
NOTES TO KNOW
- Badgers have won 3 out of 4 season openers under Mike Hastings
- Career high 3 assists and 3 points for Vasily Zelenov
STRAIGHT FROM THE RINK
Head Coach Mike Hastings
On the Badgers' first game of the season
"There were some good things, but there are some things we definitely need to clean up as far as our shift length in that overtime, so you can turn guys so they don't have to get that worn out."
Sophomore forward Bruno Idžan
On scoring a goal
"It takes some weight off my shoulders to start the season well individually and as a team. It feels good to get a head start on the season and we'll just keep it rolling," Idžan said.
Up Next: The Badgers return to the ice on Saturday for Game 2 of their series against Robert Morris. Puck drops at 7 p.m. Stream the game on B1G+ or listen on the radio on Fox Sports 10170 in Madison, on the Badger Radio Network, the Badgers app and the Varsity Network app. You can also follow along on X/Twitter and Instagram at @BadgerMHockey. Buy tickets here.
