Setting the Stage
The Mercyhurst men's hockey team heads to ninth-ranked Wisconsin on Nov. 25-26 for its last non-conference weekend series of the season.
 
Last Time Out
Mercyhurst split its weekend series against Atlantic Hockey opponent Canisius on Nov. 10-11, winning, 4-3, on Friday and falling, 7-3, the next night.
 
Previous Matchup
The Lakers and Badgers met during the 2011-12 season on Nov. 25-26 when Wisconsin swept the weekend, winning, 7-2 and 5-2.
 
All-Time Series
Wisconsin holds a 4-0-0 advantage over Mercyhurst.
 
Scouting Wisconsin
The Badgers are coming into the weekend series with an 8-5-2 overall record.
 
They are coming off of a 7-3 win and 4-4 tie against Michigan last weekend.
 
Ryan Wagner and Trent Frederic are on top of the roster with 13 points each.
 
Kyle Hayton has earned a 7-4-2- record with a 2.61 goals against average and .901 save percentage between the pipes. Jack Berry has gone 1-1-0 with a 2.32 GAA and .818 save percentage.
 
Laker Lineup
Derek Barach is leading the roster with eight assists and 12 points. He has also scored three of the Lakers' four game-winning goals. Taylor Best and Les Lancaster are close behind on the roster with 10 points each.
 
Brandon Wildung has put forth a 3.18 GAA and .909 save percentage in net, with a 4-4-2 overall record.
 
Mercyhurst is 29.1 percent on the power play, ranking third in the nation.
 
Laker Firsts
Nathan Bryer scored his first collegiate goal in the Lakers' 7-3 loss against Canisius on Saturday.
 
Players to Watch
For Mercyhurst:
Jonathan Charbonneau had two goals and one assist in the Lakers' series against Canisius and Joseph Duszak recorded one goal and two assists.
 
For Wisconsin:
Wyatt Kalnyuk has 10 points in his last eight games, including four points last weekend against Michigan.
 
Sean Dhooghe has recorded seven points in his last six games, with a two-point weekend against Michigan.
 
Big Ten Network
Both games will be aired on the Big Ten Network.
 
Coaches Corner
"It's going to be a great opportunity for our players to play in another big environment and it's going to be a big test for these guys," said assistant coach Greg Gardner. "Wisconsin has a great hockey program, that is well coached and had really good players."
 
Next Time Out
Mercyhurst will welcome Sacred Heart University on Dec. 1-2 for a two-game Atlantic Hockey weekend series.
 
Saturday's game will be a Teddy Bear Toss. Fans are encouraged to bring new or gently used Teddy Bears to throw on the ice. All donations will be given to the Salvation Army.
 
Stay Connected
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