The Wisconsin Badgers have claimed the number one ranking in NCAA men's ice hockey ahead of their upcoming Border Battle rivalry series. The Badgers secured the top spot following their appearance in the Frozen Four championship game on April 11, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, where they faced the Denver Pioneers.
Defenseman Joe Palodichuk, wearing number 14, was among the players warming up before the title contest. The program's rise to the top ranking sets the stage for the highly anticipated Border Battle matchup.
