Laila Edwards, a Wisconsin women's hockey star, has become a trailblazer in the sport, making history along the way. Her journey and vision began years ago, watching

Team USA got off on the right foot, with a couple of Badgers getting on the stat sheet in the process. Team Canada's opening game was postponed.

The USA women's hockey team, a roster adorned with Wisconsin connections, got the best of Czechia in the Olympic opener Feb. 5.

Feb. 7 marks the 14th consecutive meeting between Wisconsin and Ohio State where the teams are ranked No. 1 and No. 2. Here are six crazy numbers behind the Ohio State vs. Wisconsin women's hockey rivalry.

Shorthanded Wisconsin women's hockey split another series with the No. 3 Minnesota Golden Gophers

As five star players head to the Olympics, the No. 1 Wisconsin Badgers are going to have to switch line units around on their road to the playoffs.

Wisconsin (24-2-2, 18-2-2 WCHA) is ranked No. 1, with its only losses coming to the third-ranked Gophers (23-5-0, 17-5-0), who had won 11 straight before Saturday. It was clear early that streak would end.

After both the men’s and women’s basketball teams and the gopher wrestling team faces Wisconsin in the past week, the Border Battle now moves to the ice. Both the Minnesota Golden Gophers men’s and women’s hockey teams will host Wisconsin this weekend at 3M Arena at Mariucci Arena.

MILANO – The United States women’s hockey team begins its quest for gold against Czechia in Olympics Group A action today – Thursday, Feb. 5 – at Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena in Milano, Italy. This game is available to watch on multiple streaming services.