HOCKEY Continued from page 1 nearly-perfect Sharples (23 shots, 22 saves). Defenseman Doug Evans, who put Michigan up 3-1 in the second period, said the team's high number of shots were a direct result of fin- ishing checks and playing physical hockey. "Our whole offense is getting better ,because we're taking men out.," Evans said. "It's creating a lot of chances and a lot of opportunities. The game came down to who took advantage of their opportunities." Michigan did and Alaska-Anchor- age didn't. "That's definitely Warren," Evans said. "He was kicking tonight and playing a great game. When we keep other teams below three goals we should win the game." Sharples, who last sat out a game on December 16, has not shown any signs of fatigue the last few weeks. "I didn't think that I was playing up to par after the (Great Lakes Invitational), but I've been getting a lot of help from my defense," Sharples said. "There were a few breakdowns tonight, but you can't complain with only one (Alaska) goal. The defense played well." The Michigan Daily - Sports Monday -February 1 1990- Page 7 0- If only everyone knew where Alaska was... by Peter Zellen Daily Hockey Writer KENNETH SMOLLER/DL Junior center Jim Ballantine skates past an Alaska-Anchorage defenseman in Michigan's, 4-1, victory Friday evening at Yost Ice Arena. He scored his sixth goal of the season in the first oeriod. ockey team lands key recruits After you have traveled to different parts of the country, you realize that geographic location has a lot to do with how others look at you. This may have been the case with the Michigan hockey team's opponent this past weekend - the Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves. Alaska, just above Canada and right below the North Pole. Most of us in the continental United States don't know too much about our 49th state and tend to downplay it. This was apparent during last weekend's hockey series as the fans were not in abundance in Yost Ice Arena. Attendance at Friday's game was a paltry 3,400 with an improvement to 4,100 on Saturday. Faulted is our education of geography. First of all, as far as team quality is concerned, the Seawolves are ranked higher than the Wolverines. They are 14th compared to Michigan which isn't even in the top 15. Coming into the series the Seawolves were 19-6-1 and were the top- ranked independent team in college hockey. They are on their way to receiving the independent bid for the NCAA championships in April. In the last three years Alaska-Anchorage has compiled a 45-37-8 record and has played a tougher schedule than most would think. Besides CCHA teams Michigan and Ohio State, the Seawolves have also played such collegiate hockey powers as Minnesota-Duluth, Boston College and fourth- ranked Maine whom they swept in a two-game series in December. What makes their schedule even tougher is the fact that their location does not make traveling the most pleasant of experiences. Five to six-hour plane rides to Duluth and Ann Arbor for two weekends in a row can create a tiredness that will affect play on the ice. But still, people want to believe that Alaska isn't a worthy opponent simply because of their place of origin. This past weekend people were asking "Who do we play in hockey today?" The answer would be "Alaska-Anchorage." At this point most people would put on a look of disdain as they foresaw a blowout at the hands of Michigan. Not so, as the Seawolves played a tough series, losing the first game 4-1 but coming back in the second game for a 3-3 tie. But unfortunately, not too many were at Yost to see it. They didn't feel that a team from Alaska could be a worthy opponent. Let's view the past for a minute before we come to such an assumption. We were first introduced to Alaska-Anchorage in the world of basketball at the Great Alaskan Shootout two years ago in 6,000 seat Sullivan Arena. Then we were rudely reacquainted last year as the eventual NCAA champions fell to the Seawolves of hoop, 70-66 at the Utah Classic. Not bad for a team from the land of the longest day and bitterest cold. Fans should know as well as players, never take an opponent for granted for any reason. ~by Peter Zellen Daily Hockey Writer After losing 16-year old phenom Eric Lindros, the concensus first pick in the 1991 NHL draft, 'M chigan has rebounded with what 'looks like an outstanding crop of recruits for the 1990-91 season. While Lindros opted to play professional hockey in the Ontario 0"Hockey League, five others have verbally committed to play for the Wolverines in the fall. The five, all Canadians, are some of the top 'players in Canadian Junior B hock- ey. The two most important recruits might be center Brian Wiseman and goalie Steve Shields. Wiseman, from Chatham, Ontar- io, broke the record for most points in a season in all of Canadian Junior B hockey. In the 40-game season for the Junior McMacs, Wiseman netted 70 goals and 77 assists for a total of 147 points. The previous record was 142 points set in 198 1-82 by Ed Olyczk who now plays for the -TorontoMaple Leafs. SSome might be worried about Wiseman's size at five feet, 8 inches and 170 pounds, but his coach feels otherwise. "He's not a large player in stature but he's still a dominant force," McMacs coach Wayne Jack- lin said. "He has a well built upper body and has proved he can play the boards as well as center ice. He's also a real student of the game and V, understands his opponents as well as anyone."~ Wiseman was heavily recruited by other schools including CCHA members Western Michigan and Bowling Green. However, his final and decisive visit was to Michigan. "Michigan is a well-known name both academically and athletically and the hockey program has been on the uprise since coach Berenson took over," Wiseman said. "The players and coaches gave me a good feeling around the lockerroom, like I was wanted." Shields, at 6-3, 210 pounds, will use his formidable size in goal next year. Shields is a much needed recruit as the Wolverines will lose incumbent goalie Warren Sharples next year and return with only Tim Keough between the pipes. "After I saw the campus last spring and looked at both the schooling and the hockey program I knew that I wanted to go there," the Ontario native said. Even though Shields will only be a rookie next year he saysthat the coaches will expect him to be fighting for the number one spot in goal just as Sharples did four years ago. On defense, the Wolverines will be getting Aaron Ward from Ottawa, Ontario. At 6-1 and 200 pounds, Ward isn't afraid tonhit or be hit and skates well for his size. With Alex Roberts and Todd Copeland graduating, Ward will be relied on heavily along with the other youngedefensemen - Chris Tamer, David Harlock, and Patrick Neaton. "I feel I can step in and play," Ward said. "1 think I have that much confidence in myself." Ward chose Michigan over Clarkson and Harvard. Two other offensive players joining Michigan next year will be rightwing DaveOliver and Cam Stewart, another center. "Dave's a real good kid and as a player he's the most complete I've seen. He can check as well as score and can really skate well," said Eddie Johnstone, Oliver's coach in British Columbia. "He also has a great winning attitude. He wants to play and gives it his all because he really hates to lose." In 44 games this season for the Vernon Lakers, Oliver has 38 goals and 41 assists. Stewart is a center like Wiseman but bigger at 5-11, 190 pounds and has a similar scoring touchwith 42 goals and 84 assists in 40 games this season for the Elmira Sugar- canes in Waterloo, Ontario. Stewart was also the Most Valuable player in his league the previous year. Stewart prefers the physical play that he will encounter in the CCHA. "It's not a finesse game in my league and I don't shy away from rough play," said Stewart who describes himself as "hard-nosed." While it may get crowded at center for the Wolverines with Stew- art and Wiseman joining returnees Mark Ouimet and Jim Ballantine, neither are too worried about playing time. "Hopefully I'll just start off by working hard and I'll progressively work my way up," Stewart said. "I've certainly got my work cut out for me." Besides Lindros, the only other player Michigan lost is leftwinger Jason Zent from Buffalo, New York. Zent decided to stay in the East and play for Boston College. GOT A BIG NOSE? We're here to help. 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