The perilous thing about riding high on a wave is that there’s really only one way to go. The University of Wisconsin, 20 minutes away from an improbable berth in the Frozen Four, came crashing down before it could successfully navigate the final crest.
North Dakota salvaged its season with a stunning minute of play early in the third period, rallying from a two-goal deficit to tie the Midwest Regional final.
Then the Sioux, playing like the tournament veterans that they are, left the Badgers watching an opponent celebrate on their home ice.