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] HOCKEY-L is for discussion of college ice hockey; send information to [log in to unmask], The College Hockey Information List.