Falling to Clarkson in the Saturday nightcap halted the Wolverines’ chance for a weekend sweep, and resulted in Michigan (1-1-0) splitting its opening weekend.
Anna Marcus
Daily Sports Writer
Hockey
Reflecting back on last year’s adversities, Marody couldn’t be more ready to move on and begin what he hopes to be his first complete season on the Wolverine roster.
Throughout the exhibition against Western Ontario, the defense simultaneously protected the Michigan net while forcing a plethora of scoring opportunities for the offense, giving the whole squad a weapon behind the blue line.
Draw whatever conclusions you like. But Michigan was utterly dominant Saturday night.
Nine different Michigan players found the net against Western Ontario, making a statement that the new fast-paced, eclectic and gritty Wolverines are already taking steps to reverse last year’s storyline.
Despite all the talented young players, the grizzled veterans who have been through the ups and downs of the last few seasons and the new head coach with a seemingly magic touch, Michigan still has to perform on the ice.
In addition to the increased playing time, though, LaFontaine and Lavigne find themselves in somewhat new leadership positions with the team.
The No. 13 Michigan hockey team weathered the storm, emerging with a 2-1 win over Ferris State Friday night at Ewigleben Arena.
Through four games, the Bulldogs have been outscored 13-8 by their opponents.
The Wolverines racked up 10 penalty minutes in the first, giving Union six power play shot attempts and one goal.