Three things Wisconsin hockey fans must know about North Dakota

The Wisconsin Badgers' men's hockey team is set to compete in its first Frozen Four since 2010. It's been 16 years since the Badgers have been in this position, but it's clear they have their work cut out for them against No. 2-ranked North Dakota.

The Fighting Hawks dominated their first two opponents, Merrimack and Quinnipiac, en route to their first Frozen Four appearance since 2016. Keep in mind that that year was also the last time North Dakota won the National Championship. As we count down until puck drop, here are three things Wisconsin fans should know about the team's Frozen Four opponent.

1. North Dakota hasn't given up a goal in 67:11 of game time While the Fighting Hawks dropped their March 14 matchup against Minnesota Duluth, 5-1, they followed it up with a pair of shutouts in their respective regional. Merrimack was taken down, 3-0, and then Quinnipiac followed with a 5-0 defeat.

The last time North Dakota surrendered a goal was at the 12:49 mark in the third period to Minnesota Duluth's Kyle Gaffney. 2. North Dakota has a dominant trio of goal scorers It's clear that Jan Spunar is doing everything he can in the net to give North Dakota a National Championship, but the team also has three prolific scorers who have been carving it up this tournament.