While playing youth hockey in his hometown of Neenah, Wisconsin forward John Mitchell no doubt dreamed of playing for the Badgers someday. But itâ??s unlikely he envisioned leading them to a chance to win a championship at a football stadium in Detroit.
On Saturday, Mitchell did exactly that, scoring twice in Wisconsinâ??s 5-3 win over St. Cloud State in the title game of the NCAA West Regional.
When Mitchell and his mates next take to the ice, it will be April 8 inside Ford Field in Detroit. The Badgers will play Rochester Institute of Technology in a Frozen Four semifinal game.