4 Rose Bowl Michigan vs. USC Monday, Jan. 2, 5 p.m. ABC-TV SPORTS_ Tuesday, December 13, 1988 Women's Basketba vs. Auburn Tuesday, 7:30 p.m Crisler Arena All n 1. The Michigan Daily .......... . Blue I A0.. . '- - 'M' earns split decision for season's first half Lines ' r-.005 BY LISA GILBERT Midway through the 1988-89 CCHA campaign, the performance of the Michigan hockey team can be understood by examining a perplexing psychological disorder. This disorder, called multiple personality syndrome, is characterized by the presence of two distinct personalities in the same person. The Wolverines, clinging to fourth place in the CCHA with a 7-6-3 league record, have been equally dimorphic. In the first 10 games of the season, Michigan jumped out to a 7-2-1 record, highlighted by a road sweep of defending NCAA champion Lake Superior. The Wolverines soared to No. 5 nationally and were on their way to joining the elite of the CCHA. Until another. Michigan team came along and spoiled the party. This group posted a dismal 0-6-2 mark, lowlighted by a tie and a loss in a home series against Ohio State. "We've had our ups and downs like everyone else in the league," said Michigan coach Red Berenson. "In the first 10 games I thought we were as good as anyone in the league. In the last eight we weren't much better than anyone in the league. It's really been feast or famine." In assessing the performace of the team, some areas require immediate attention. Offense: At the heart of Michigan's recent losing streak is a scoring drought. The Wolverines have averaged a paltry 2.7 goals per game in their last eight outings. Denny Felsner, the Wolverines' leading scorer, was 17th in the league going into last weekend's games. Michigan State alone had seven players ahead of Felsner. Power play: Part of Michigan's scoring woes can be attributed to an inconsistent power play, ranked eighth in the CCHA. The problem continued against Michigan State with the Wolverines capitilizing on only two- of-11 opportunities. On the flip side of the coin, there are some bright spots that can carry the Wolverines through their recent slump and give them momentum for the second half of the season. Goaltending: Overall the goaltending for Michigan has been extremely consistent. Warren Sharples has been his usual steady self, and first-year player Tim Keough has emerged as a first-rate goalie. Going into last weekend, Keough was second in the CCHA with a 2.65 goals-against average. Defense: The Wolverine defense has been stingy, giving up 62 goals this season to tie them for third place in the league. This past weekend they held an explosive Spartan team to eight goals in two games. Penalty killing: Probably the strongest unit on the team, Michigan has allowed only 15 power-play goals all season to rank first in the CCHA. Also in the Wolverines' favor is their continued intensity. Despite the winless streak, they came out fired up and ready to play against Michigan State. "We had a great effort this weekend," said defenseman Alex Roberts. "If we can keep that up every weekend, we'll win games." Luck is another intangible that eventually has to work in Michigan's favor. Over the last few weeks the Wolverines have been snakebitten, hitting the goal post and missing countless sure-fire scoring opportunities. "That's our whole problem," said a< frustrated Felsner. "We just haven't been capitilizing on our chances." Yet despite their recent slump, a quick scan of the CCHA standings has Michigan in fourth place, trailing second-place Illinois-Chicago, its opponent this weekend, by only three points. Back in October Berenson cited a top-four finish and a home-ice advantage in the playoffs as a goal for the season. Technically, the Wolverines are right where they want to be. "Although first place is out of reach, we're only three points behind the second-place team," said an optimistic Roberts. "I'll take that position halfway through the season any day." 4 A RUBINLOLNAK/Daily Myles O'Connor and the Michigan defense have allowed 62 goals this season, tied for third best in the CCHA. Michigan icers to keep busy over break BY MIKE GILL For the slumping Michigan hockey team, its holiday wish list is easy to predict. The Wolverines would like some wins - because lately, their stockings have been filled with losses. They will have a chance to pull out of their slump when they face Illinois-Chicago this weekend in Chicago. Michigan will also take part in the Great Lakes Invitational, Dec. 29-30 at Joe Louis Arena. UIC (9-5-2 in the CCHA, 11-6-2 overall) is the surprise team in the league. "They have some decent players, but I don't think they are a second-place team," said Michigan assistant coach Larry Pedrie. 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