PAPILLION, NEBRASKA – The opening weekend of play for the CCHA began last week with two series. This weekend marked the beginning of conference play for the entire league as all 12 schools would meet one another. The Miami RedHawks are currently the number one team in the country as they look to improve on last season’s disappointing finish in the third period of the National Championship game.
Schedule Results:
October 30, 2009
Michigan 5, Lake Superior St. 1
Michigan St. 2, Western Michigan 1
Miami 4, Northern Michigan 3
Notre Dame 3, Ohio St. 1
Bowling Green 3, Nebraska-Omaha 3 (OT)
Alaska 3, Ferris State 1
October 31, 2009
Ohio State 2, Notre Dame 2 (OT)
Alaska 3, Ferris State 2 (OT)
Michigan 6, Lake Superior St. 3
Miami 2, Northern Michigan 1
Michigan St. 5, Western Michigan 3
Nebraska-Omaha 3, Bowling Green 1
Upcoming Series:
November 5, 2009
Nebraska-Omaha at Michigan State
November 6, 2009
Nebraska-Omaha at Michigan State
Notre Dame at Alaska
Bowling Green at Ferris State
Northern Michigan at Ohio State
Lake Superior at Western Michigan
Miami at Michigan
November 7, 2009
Bowling Green at Ferris State
Notre Dame at Alaska
Northern Michigan at Ohio State
Lake Superior at Western Michigan
Miami at Michigan
Series Reviews:
Ferris State at Alaska
With an overtime victory on Saturday, Alaska would sweep the visiting Bulldogs for their CCHA opener. The Nanooks would lead by Addison, Ontario native Scott Greenham in goal who continues his impressive play as a sophomore. With the two game sweep of Ferris State, the Nanooks are picking up where they left off last season atop the CCHA standings.
Michigan at Lake Superior State Michigan scored 11 times against the Lakers to sweep the series in dominating fashion. Wolverine’s goalie Bryan Hogan recorded 35 saves in 39 chances to help lead the Blue on Saturday night. Hogan would also face 25 shots on Friday night stopping 24 as the #5 ranked Michigan Wolverines dominated early and often against the host Lake Superior St. Lakers.
Western Michigan at Michigan State The Broncos made Michigan St. work for their sweep this weekend as both games would be very tight in the entirety. The Spartans won by out playing Western Michigan throughout the both games, always remaining a step ahead in order to earn their victories.
Bowling Green at Nebraska-Omaha Miami at Northern Michigan
Number one ranked Miami took care of business this weekend against the Wildcats – that is, in the second period. The RedHawks would score four times in the second on Friday and twice on the power play Saturday to sweep Northern Michigan. The Wildcats would play pretty even against Miami throughout the weekend and only fell short in equaling the RedHawks in goals scored.
Ohio State at Notre Dame The first “new overtime” system was used at the Joyce Center Saturday night as Ohio State would win the shootout picking up the bonus point. While the game is officially a tie, the extra point is applied to Ohio State’s CCHA standings. Friday night offered a wonderful performance from Notre Dame Freshman netminder, Mike Johnson who would allow one goal on 27 shots for the victory.
Players of the Week (from the CCHA):
Offensive Player: Mark Olver, Northern Michigan
Defensive Player: Eddie Del Grosso, Nebraska-Omaha
Goalie: Scott Greenham, Alaska
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