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Zach Schulz returns to Wisconsin hockey practice after long injury layoff

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 10:30 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Zach Schulz returns to Wisconsin hockey practice after long injury layoff
Summary

Defenseman Zach Schulz has returned to practice with the Wisconsin Badgers men's hockey team ahead of the 2026-27 season. This marks his first on-ice activity since suffering an injury that sidelined him for the majority of last season. Schulz had surgery following an injury in December 2025 and played only 12 games in the previous season. He had begun training again as Wisconsin progressed through the NCAA Tournament. His return is a significant boost for the Badgers as they prepare to build on their recent success.

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  • •Zach Schulz has been out since December 2025 due to injury.
  • •He practiced with the Badgers for the first time since his surgery.
  • •Schulz recorded three assists in 12 games last season.
  • •He is a sixth-round pick of the New York Islanders in the 2023 draft.
  • •Wisconsin aims to continue their NCAA success with Schulz back on the roster.
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  • 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Zach Schulz back in the mix for Wisconsin hockey after lengthy injury
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The Wisconsin Badgers men's hockey team is getting a familiar name back for the 2026-27 season.

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