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On thin ice: Once a college hockey powerhouse, the faltering Badgers men’s team is losing games, fans and revenue

Wisconsin had its worst record in 82 years last season and, despite what some describe as improving play, the team is winding down another losing campaign, with just one conference victory in 16 games. The slide of one of major college hockey’s blue bloods from the top ranks to the basement has frustrated fans and raised questions about what the program needs to do to move forward.