Wisconsin is making its first appearance at the WCHA Final Five, and is doing so with much on the line. The Badgers are currently playing do-or-die hockey, as they must win AT LEAST two games this weekend in St. Paul.

Thursday's opponent for the Badgers is Minnesota State, who earned its birth by defeating Nebraska Omaha in three games last week.

What you need to know:

Who: Minnesota State (14-18-5, 10-13-5 WCHA) vs Wisconsin (13-12-7, 13-8-7 WCHA)
What: WCHA Final Five Quarter Finals
Where: Xcel Energy Center (St. Paul, Minn.)
Capacity: 18,064
Game Time: 7:07 PM CT
Television: Fox Sports Wisconsin
Radio: Badger Sports Network

WISCONSIN LINES

Nic Kerdiles-Mark Zengerle-Tyler Barnes
Joseph LaBate-Brendan Woods-Michael Mersch
Ryan Little-Jefferson Dahl-Sean Little
Brad Navin-Keegan Meuer-Matt Paape

Kevin Schulze-John Ramage
Jake McCabe-Frankie Simonelli
Eddie Wittchow-Joe Faust

Joel Rumpel
Landon Peterson

MINNESOTA STATE LINES

Chase Grant-Matt Leitner-Bryce Gervais
Dylan Margonari-Teddy Blueger-Eriah Hayes
Brett Knowles-J.P. LaFontaine-Max Gaede
Zach Lehrke-Eli Zuck-Johnny McInnis

Tyler Elbrecht-Brett Stern
Nick Buchanan-Zach Palmquist
Jon Jutzi-Josh Nelson

Stephon Williams
Phil Cook

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