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2012 NCAA Women's Hockey Championship: Boston College Vs. Wisconsin (6:00 PM, NCAA.com)

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No. 4 Boston College Eagles (24-9-3) vs. No. 1 Wisconsin Badgers (32-4-2)

What: 2012 NCAA Women's Division I Hockey Championship Semifinals / Frozen Four
Time:
6:00 PM Eastern
Date: Friday, March 16, 2012
Place: Duluth, Minn.
Arena: AMSOIL Arena
Capacity: 6,600

Online Video: NCAA.com

Game Links: BCEagles.com Game Notes, BCI Frozen Four Preview with Bucky's 5th Quarter

Series: BC and Wisconsin have previously met just 4 times. Wisconsin leads the all-time series 4-0-0.
Last Meeting in NCAA Tournament: Wisconsin 3, Boston College 2 (March 18, 2011)

Series History:

L - Wisconsin 3, Boston College 2 (March 18, 2011)
L - Wisconsin 7, Boston College 0 (January 26, 2002)
L - Wisconsin 5, Boston College 3 (December 10, 2000)
L - Wisconsin 8, Boston College 1 (December 9, 2000)

Trends: Boston College is making its fourth postseason appearance and third showing at the Frozen Four. BC is 3-3 all-time in the NCAA Tournament. Wisconsin is 14-2 in the postseason.

Wisconsin's Leading Scorers: Jr. Brianna Decker (37-43-80), Sr. Brooke Ammerman (32-42-74), Sr. Hilary Knight (29-28-57)
Wisconsin's Leading Goaltender: So. Alex Rigsby (32-4-2, 1.35 GAA, .952 SV%)

The Eagles are just two wins away from the program's first ever National Championship. Can the Eagles topple the top-seeded Badgers? Leave your thoughts on the game below.

Go Eagles!