Brad Navin isn't sure when he'll join the University of Wisconsin men's hockey team, but he can't wait for the opportunity.

An 18-year-old center from Waupaca, Navin said Tuesday he's given a verbal commitment to attend UW and play in either 2012-13 or 2013-14.

Brad Navin spent his younger days going to University of Wisconsin hockey games and following the Badgers religiously.

In a few short years, the talented Waupaca senior forward will find himself wearing the Cardinal and White as a member of the Badgers after verbally committing to playing for Wisconsin.