Monday, January 23, 1995
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MTU OFF TO MILE HIGH CITY TO FACE DU PIONEERS THIS WEEKEND
Huskies Look To Climb Up WCHA Standings
This Week: The Michigan Technological University hockey team will travel to
Denver, Colo., this weekend for a two-game Western Collegiate Hockey
Association series against the University of Denver Pioneers. Both games
are slated for 9:05 p.m. (EST) opening faceoffs at the DU Arena (4,700).
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 12-10-3 on the season overall and 9-9-2 in the WCHA.
The Huskies gained one point in a home series with Minnesota-Duluth last
weekend. Denver, which split at home with Alaska Anchorage last weekend, is
15-8-1 in all games and 11-8-1 in league play.
The Coaches: Bob Mancini (Colorado College, 1982) is in his third year
behind the bench at MTU. He owns a 42-52-13 record at the school and in
four-plus years as a college head coach sports a 78-83-24 mark. George
Gwozdecky (Wisconsin, 1978) is in his first season behind the bench at
Denver. In five-plus years as a college head coach, Gwozdecky owns an
84-95-19 career record.
The Series: Michigan Tech and Denver meet for the 154th and 155th times
this weekend. In a series that dates back to the 1950-51 campaign, MTU has
a 73-69-11 series advantage. Earlier this season, the teams split a series
in Houghton, Mich., with MTU winning 4-2 on Oct. 28 and DU taking a 4-2
victory on Oct. 29.
Coach Mancini on the Denver Series: "We saw Denver very early in the year
and know they are an outstanding hockey club. We'll have our hands full,
however, I know our players will be ready to go come Friday night."
Coach Mancini on the Minnesota-Duluth Series: "Obviously it was a
disappointing weekend, picking up only one point at home. It was not,
however, the end of the world. We've got a young hockey team that is
continuing to develop. I'm sure it's been frustrating for our fans, because
we haven't been that successful at home, however, patience will pay off."
Current WCHA Standings:
Team (Overall Record) WCHA
W L T Pts
Colorado College (19-7-0) 14 6 0 28
Denver (15-8-1) 11 8 1 23
Wisconsin (12-10-3) 10 8 3 23
Minnesota (13-9-2) 10 8 2 22
North Dakota (12-11-1) 10 9 1 21
Michigan Tech (12-10-3) 9 9 2 20
Northern Michigan (9-12-3) 8 9 3 19
St. Cloud State (10-14-0) 8 12 0 16
Minnesota-Duluth (9-12-4) 6 11 4 16
Alaska-Anchorage (8-14-0) 7 13 0 14
Games This Week
Friday, Jan. 27
MTU at DU*, 9:05
UMD at UND*, 8:35
NMU at UAA*, 11:05
SCSU at CC*, 9:35
MN at UW*, 8:05
Saturday, Jan. 28
MTU at DU*, 9:05
UMD at UND*, 8:35
NMU at UAA*, 11:05
SCSU at CC*, 4:05
MN at UW*, 8:05
Results Last Week
Friday, Jan. 20
at MTU 3, UMD 3* OT
at NMU 1, UW 1* OT
CC 4, at MN 3*
at SCSU 9, UND 2*
UAA 6, at DU 4*
Saturday, Jan. 21
UMD 7, at MTU 4*
at NMU 5, UW 5* OT
at MN 7, CC 4*
UND 5, at SCSU 4* OT
at DU 7, UAA 3*
*WCHA Game
About Denver: Denver is led offensively by senior wing Chris Kenady and
junior wing Erik Andersson. In 21 games, Kenady has 13-9--22, while
Anderson, in 24 games, has 6-16--22. Other top point getters for the
Pioneers include senior forward Jason Elders (9-12--21), senior forward
Mike Naylor (7-14--21), sophomore forward Antti Laaksonen (11-9--20), and
sophomore wing Warren Smith (11-9--20). In goals, junior Sinuhe Wallinheimo
and sophomore Jim Mullin split time. Wallinheimo is 8-3-1 to go with a 3.08
goals against average and a .905 saves percentage, while Mullin sports a
7-5-0 mark, to go with a 4.10 goals against average and an .875 saves
percentage. Denver is 8-3-0 at home and 7-5-1 on the road. The Pioneers are
2-3-1 in their last six contests.
Last Weekend's Summaries:
Friday, January 20, 1995 at MacInnes Student Ice Arena (2,565)
Minnesota-Duluth 1 2 0 0 3
Michigan Tech 0 1 2 0 3
1st: MD-Rybar (6) (Federenko, Fitzgerald); PPG; 13:59
2nd: MD-Ciccarello (10) (Federenko, Garatti); 2:41
MT-Stevens (6) (Jensen, Garvey); 8:17
MD-Federenko (18) (Aldoff, Ciccarello); 8:50
3rd: MT-P.Mikesch (9) (Wright, Harris); 4-on-4; 8:30
MT-Stevens (7) (P.Mikesch, Dupont); PPG; 14:29
Pen: MD 9-18, MT 9-18 PP: MD 1-5, MT 1-5
Saves: MD-Lendzyk (6-6-10-4--26); 65:00
MT-Caravaggio (7-9-9-0--25); 65:00
Saturday, January 21, 1995 at MacInnes Student Ice Arena (2,622)
Minnesota-Duluth 3 2 2 7
Michigan Tech 0 4 0 4
1st: MD-Fitzgerald (12) (Sittlow); 14:08
MD-Fitzgerald (13) (Lidster, Rybar); PPG; 16:17
MD-Ciccarello (11) (Culik); 17:52
2nd: MT-Meyers (7) (J.Mikesch, Figliomeni); PPG; 1:02
MD-Ciccarello (12) (Aldoff); 5:33
MT-Savage (6) (Wright); 10:55
MT-J.Mikesch (7) (P.Mikesch, Figliomeni); 11:23
MD-Federenko (19) (Dzikowski, Larson); 4-on-4; 16:27
MT-P.Mikesch (10) (B.Peterson, Harris); 4-on-4; 16:51
3rd: MD-Culik (3) (Hanson); 5:07
MD-Federenko (20) (unassisted); ENG; 19:00
Pen: MD 16-51, MT 22-52 PP: MD 1-10, MT 1-3
Saves: MD-Lendzyk (12-5-5--22); 60:00
MT-Caravaggio (12-10-14--36); 58:56
Huskies Hints: Freshman defenseman Tim Harris (100 Mile House, B.C.) will
take a five-game point streak (0-6--6) into this weekend's series at
Denver, the longest point streak by a MTU defenseman this year and the
longest assist-scoring streak by any MTU player this season . . . Senior
right wing Randy Stevens (Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.) had a six-game point
streak snapped last Saturday in MTU's 7-4 home loss to UMD . . . Junior
center Pat Mikesch (Hancock, Mich.) will bring a seven-game point streak
(4-9--13) into this weekend's series at Denver . . . MTU rallied from a
two-goal deficit in the third period of Friday's (Jan. 20) 3-3 OT tie with
UMD, only the second time this year the Huskies have erased a deficit after
two periods to gain a point . . . Sophomore goaltender Luciano Caravaggio
(Etobicoke, Ont.) suffered his first loss with his new contact lenses last
Saturday (Jan. 21) vs. UMD. He is now 3-1-1 wearing contact lenses . . .
MTU has at least one power play goal in 11 of its last 12 WCHA games . . .
After its weekend series at DU, the Huskies return home to host Minnesota
in Winter Carnival '95. This year's theme is, "Great Feats of Mankind
Frozen In Time" . . . Senior left wing and captain Brent Peterson (Thunder
Bay, Ont.) will move into 10th place on MTU's all-time career goal-scoring
chart with his next lamplighter. Peterson currently has 74 career goals . .
. MTU is 7-2-2 in true road games this season . . . Sophomore defenseman
Brian Hunter (Woodbury, Minn.) turns 22 next Monday (Jan. 30) . . . The 43
shots on goal registered by UMD last Saturday (Jan. 21) against the Huskies
marked the fourth highest total of the season by an MTU opponent. UMD had
62 shots on goal Nov. 25 in a 1-1 tie at Duluth, Minn., the most MTU has
allowed this season . . . The Huskies are 4-2-1 in their last seven
contests . . . Sophomore center Kyle Peterson (Thunder Bay, Ont.) missed
last Saturday's (Jan. 21) game vs. Minnesota-Duluth due to injury . . .
Senior center Travis Seale (Mississauga, Ont.), who has missed the last six
games due to a thumb injury, is expected to be available for MTU's series
at Denver this weekend.
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. 3, at 12 noon in the
Lake Superior Room of the Northern Lights Restaurant. MTU hockey coach Bob
Mancini and Minnesota hockey coach Doug Woog 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 Denver, the Huskies will return home for
their Winter Carnival series against Minnesota on Feb. 3-4.
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