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There's not much to comment on from Michigan 9-1 home
victory over Illinois at Chicago on Saturday night. It seemed
much blander than UM's 9-3 win over UIC the night before.
It was pleasing to see that the two teams, who have a recent
history of slugfests, managed to play back-to-back games
without either side having a player DQ'ed.
The Wolverines outshot the Flames, 104-40, over the two
game series. Michigan defensemen recorded 1-9--10 on
the weekend, including the first career goal for Bubba
Berenzweig. Junior LW Jason Botterill contributed 6 goals
in the series, bringing his 3 game total to 9 following his
return from the World Junior Championship. Michigan
dominated the second period each night, and have outsored
the opposition 17-1 in the second period over the past 3
games.
Thanks to a recent binge, the UM power play is now operating
at 29.5% (44 of 149) on the season. UM has allowed 6 shorthanded
goals, for an "adjusted" power play of 25.5% (38 of 149). The
penalty kill has been even more spectacular. The Wolverines
have killed 87.5% (105 of 120) of their opponents' power plays.
Michigan has also recorded 12 shorthanded goals, for an
adjusted penalty kill of 97.5% (117 of 120). In 22 games, UM is
+35 in man-advantage situations.
Updated scoring totals for Michigan's top two lines entering
Tuesday's game versus Alaska Fairbanks:
First line:
C Brendan Morrison 15-25--40 (16 games) yes, 2.5 per game
RW Bill Muckalt 11-18--29 (20)
LW Jason Botterill 19-14--33 (16)
Second line:
C Kevin Hilton 8-31--39 (22)
RW Warren Luhning 11-14--25 (19)
LW John Madden 15-17--32 (22) 7 shorthanded goals
And, I was able to watch a tape of Friday night's game yesterday.
Michigan's would-be 10th goal was actually poked in by Matt
Herr following a Bobby Hayes shot. The puck was in the net
WELL before referee Steve Piotrowski's whistle. A terrible but
inconsequential call. Otherwise, a very solid game for the man
wearing orange arm bands.
One note on the Flames...I feel sorry for Deuce Wynes. Chad
Korczak, Wynes' defensive partner, is almost as big a liability
as Notre Dame's Davide Dal Grande is. I don't think Korczak
or Dal Grande could keep me from getting to the net, and I
have ZERO offensive moves.
John H (U Mich) [log in to unmask]
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