Monday, February 6, 1995
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MTU AT HOME TO HOST ALASKA ANCHORAGE THIS WEEKEND
Two-game set marks the last regular-season home series of '94-95
This Week: The Michigan Technological University hockey team will host the
University of Alaska Anchorage this weekend in a two-game Western
Collegiate Hockey Association series. Opening faceoff is set for 7:35 p.m.
(EST) Friday (Feb. 10) and 7:05 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 11). Both contests will
be staged at the MacInnes Student Ice Arena (4,200) on the MTU campus.
On Radio: All Michigan Tech games can be heard live on WZRK radio, 93.5 FM.
Bob Olson, the dean of broadcasters in the WCHA, is in his 24th season as
the voice of the Huskies. Volunteer assistant coach Darcy Way is back for
his fifth year providing color commentary.
The Records: MTU is 13-12-4 on the season overall and 10-11-3 in the WCHA.
The Huskies gained one point in a home series with Minnesota last weekend.
Alaska Anchorage, which split a home series with league-leading Colorado
College last weekend, is 10-16-0 in all games and 9-15-0 in the WCHA.
The Coaches: Bob Mancini (Colorado College, 1982) is in his third year
behind the bench at MTU. He owns a 43-54-14 record at the school and in
four-plus years as a college head coach sports a 79-85-25 mark. Kelvin
"Brush" Christiansen (Alaska-Methodist, 1972) is in his 16th season at the
helm of the Alaska Anchorage hockey program. He owns a 277-197-26 career
mark.
The Series: Michigan Tech and Alaska Anchorage renew a series that began
during the 1988-89 campaing. The meetings will be the 10th and 11th all
time, with the Seawolves holding a 6-2-1 advantage. Earlier this season in
Anchorage, Alaska, the teams split a pair of games, with MTU winning the
opener by a 3-2 count (Dec. 9) and the Seawolves taking the finale, 4-2
(Dec. 10).
Coach Mancini on the Alaska Anchorage Series: "I thought we played two
excellent games up in Anchorage earlier this year, however, we were only
able to get one win. It is critical that we are mentally focused on this
weekend's series and know the importance of taking care of our home ice."
Coach Mancini on the Minnesota Series: "It was a disappointing weekend.
We'll learn from it, however, and move forward."
Current WCHA Standings:
Team (Overall Record) WCHA
W L T Pts
Colorado College (22-8-0) 17 7 0 36
Denver (18-9-1) 14 9 1 29
Wisconsin (15-11-3) 13 9 3 29
Minnesota (16-10-2) 13 9 2 28
Michigan Tech (13-12-4) 10 11 3 23
Minnesota-Duluth (12-13-4) 9 12 4 22
North Dakota (12-15-1) 10 13 1 21
Northern Michigan (10-15-3) 9 12 3 21
St. Cloud State (11-17-0) 9 15 0 18
Alaska-Anchorage (10-16-0) 9 15 0 18
Games This Week
Friday, Feb. 10
UAA at MTU*, 7:35
UMD at MN*, 8:05
DU at UND*, 8:35
NMU at CC*, 9:35
Saturday, Feb. 11
UAA at MTU*, 7:05
UMD at MN*, 8:05
DU at UND*, 8:35
NMU at CC*, 4:05
UW at SCSU*, 3:05
Sunday, Feb. 12
UW at SCSU*, 3:05
Results Last Week
Friday, Feb. 3
at MTU 3, MN 3* OT
at UMD 3, SCSU 2* OT
DU 3, at NMU 2*
at UW 4, UND 2*
CC 4, at UAA 2*
Saturday, Feb. 4
MN 8, at MTU 1*
SCSU 3, at UMD 2*
DU 3, at NMU 2*
at UW 5, UND 1*
at UAA 6, UND 5* OT
All Times Are Eastern
*WCHA Game
About Alaska Anchorage: Alaska Anchorage is led offensively by senior
forward Mark Stitt. In 26 games played, the Hamilton, Ont., native has nine
goals and 20 assists, good for 29 points. Other top UAA point getters
include senior forward Paul Williams (13-11--24), senior forward Troy
Norcross (12-8--20), junior forward Jack Kowal (5-12--17), and junior
forward Glen Thornborough (8-8--16). In goal, senior Lee Schill has logged
the majority of the ice time. He owns a 7-12-0 record overall to go with a
4.27 goals against average and an .882 saves percentage. Sophomore Chris
Davis, the only NHL-drafted player on the UAA roster, is Schill's backup.
He is 3-4-0 with a 3.74 goals against average and an .891 saves percentage.
UAA is operating at .230 (35-152) on the power play, while opponents are
scoring at a .243 clip (41-169).
Last Weekend's Summaries:
Friday, February 3, 1995 at MacInnes Student Ice Arena (3,568)
Minnesota 1 2 0 0 3
Michigan Tech 1 2 0 0 3
1st: MN-Kraft (10) (Bonin, McHugh); 5-on-3 PPG; 4:04
MT-Kryzer (5) (Meyers); 7:19
2nd: MN-McHugh (19) (Kraft); PPG; 9:09
MT-Garvey (4) (unassisted); 13:33
MN-Wasley (1) (LaFleur, Hendrickson); 13:59
MT-Stevens (9) (P.Mikesch, B.Peterson); 17:23
3rd: No Scoring
OT: No Scoring
Pen: MN 20-59, MT 24-67 PP: MN 2-8, MT 0-3
Saves: MN-Callinan (7-1-8-2--18); 65:00
MT-Kucway (12-14-11-2--39); 65:00
Saturday, February 4, 1995 at MacInnes Student Ice Arena (3,533)
Minnesota 1 3 4 8
Michigan Tech 1 0 0 1
1st: MN-Woog (5) (Kraft, LaFleur); 3:51
MT-Dupont (4) (B.Peterson, Harris); 13:05
2nd: MN-Bonin (22) (Trebil, Crowley); PPG; 2:20
MN-McHugh (20) (Trebil, Brink); 4:35
MN-Moser (1) (Woog, Bell); PPG; 6:37
3rd: MN-Bonin (23) (Bell, Crowley); 4-on-4; 2:43
MN-Bell (8) (unassisted); SHG; 6:42
MN-Bell (9) (Trebil, Crowley); PPG; 10:11
MN-Fiebelkorn (2) (Bertogliat, Hendrickson); 10:52
Pen: MN 20-78, MT 22-77 PP: MN 3-11, MT 0-7
Saves: MN-Moen (8-9-6--23); 60:00
Hamilton (5-2-10--17); 37:35
Kucway (x-5-4--9); 22:25
Huskies Hints: Junior center and All-WCHA candidate Pat Mikesch (Hancock,
Mich.) had his career and season-high 10-game point streak snapped vs.
Minnesota last Saturday (Feb. 4). Mikesch has 7-12--19 in his last 11 games
. . . MTU will look to break its season-high three-game winless streak
Friday (Feb. 10) vs. Alaska Anchorage . . . The Huskies have not scored a
power play goal in three straight games, their longest "powerless" streak
of the season . . . Sophomore goaltender Luciano Caravaggio (Etobicoke,
Ont.) has missed the last four games due to mononucleosis and will not play
this weekend vs. UAA. Caravaggio started the first 25 games of the season .
. . MTU's home series with Alaska Anchorage is its final home series of the
year. The Huskies do have one single home game left with Northern Michigan
on Feb. 18 . . . Senior left wing and captain Brent Peterson (Thunder Bay,
Ont.) will bring a season-high-tying five-game (2-5--7) point streak into
Friday's (Feb. 10) home game with UAA. Peterson, who is currently ninth
all-time at MTU in career goals with 76, had an assist in each game vs.
Minnesota last weekend . . . MTU's 8-1 loss to Minnesota last Saturday
marked its worst loss in Winter Carnival history . . . MTU will be looking
for its first ever win over Alaska Anchorage at home this weekend. The
Huskies are 0-1-1 vs. the Seawolves in Houghton, Mich. . . . Junior
defenseman Jason Wright (Thunder Bay, Ont.) was disqualified from last
Friday's (Feb. 3) game vs. Minnesota for fighting, while both freshman
forward Jason Prokopetz (Esterhazy, Sask.) and freshman defenseman Tim
Harris (100 Mile House, B.C.) were disqualified for fighting in Saturday's
(Feb. 4) contest with the Gophers . . . Freshman defenseman Dave Dupont
(Cumberland, R.I.) broke a 20-game goal-less streak with his lamplighter in
last Saturday's game with Minnesota.
MTU Hockey To Celebrate 75 Years At Reunion This Summer: One of the biggest
events in Michigan Tech's hockey history will take place in conjunction
with Alumni Homecoming Aug. 3-5 on the Michigan Tech campus as the Huskies
celebrate 75 years of hockey. Several special events are planned to
commemorate the occasion and all former players are encouraged to make
plans to attend. For more information, call the MTU Hockey Office at (906)
487-3070.
Huskies on Teamline: All Michigan Tech games can be heard live by those
outside the WZRK listening area on Teamline. Fans wishing to hear a game
should dial 1-800-846-4700 and then enter MTU's Team Code of 1149. The
cost to hear a game is billed either to your Visa or Mastercard. A portion
of the proceeds goes to MTU athletics.
Coaches Corner/Blueline Luncheon: The next Coaches Corner/Blueline Luncheon
will take place Friday (Feb. 10) at 12 noon in the Lake Superior Room of
the Northern Lights Restaurant. MTU hockey coach Bob Mancini, Alaska
Anchorage hockey coach Brush Christiansen, MTU men's basketball coach Kevin
Luke, and Huskies' women's basketball coach Kevin Borseth will be the featured speakers. Cost
for the buffet luncheon is $6.75, which includes tax, tip, and beverage.
Up Next: Following its series with Alaska Anchorage, the Huskies will play
a home-and-home series with WCHA and Upper Peninsula-rival Northern
Michigan. MTU will journey to Marquette, Mich., for the opener on Feb. 17
and return home to host the series' finale on Feb. 18.
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