Western Collegiate Hockey Association

The University of Wisconsin is a world-class university, nationally and internationally recognized for its academic excellence, incredible students, inspiring faculty, exceptional value, and an amazing campus and community. Founded in 1848, the first class of 17 students enrolled Feb. 5, 1849. Today, Wisconsin ranks as the nation's ninth largest university with 41,169 students.

AC: 608
Location: Madison, WI 53711
Founded: 1848
Enrollment: 41,169
Nickname: Badgers
Colors: Cardinal & White
Arena: Kohl Center (200 x 97)
Capacity: 15,237
Press Box Phone: 265-4336

The 2007-08 University of Wisconsin men's hockey season can be summed up in one world: opportunity. Take junior goaltender Shane Connelly for example. Connelly has the opportunity to take over the No. 1 goaltending position from all-everything goaltender Brian Elliott. In limited action over his first two seasons in the UW program, Connelly has shown signs of brilliance and boasts impressive career numbers that include four shutouts in 16 appearances, a 1.97 goals-against average and a .915 save percentage.

After a playing career that ended with the most prolific scoring numbers in Wisconsin hockey history and an NCAA title, Mike Eaves returned to his alma mater for the 2002-03 season as the fifth coach in the modern era of Badger hockey. Now through five years behind the bench, Eaves has added to his legacy, bringing the program's sixth NCAA title to Madison.