Field Hockey vs. Northwestern Tomorrow, 1 p.m. Tartan Turf SPORTS Football vs. Notre Dame Tomorrow, 9 p.m. (CBS) South Bend, Indiana Fhe Michigan Daily Friday, September 14, 1990 Page 13 Icers want CCHA title by Matt Rennie Daily Hockey Writer When the action had subsided on the Yost Arena ice, Michigan hockey coach Red Berenson waved to the officials as they skated off the ice and yelled, "Thanks, boys." Then, under his breath, Berenson joked, "The only time of the year referees are okay is in the off-season." While Berenson was in a light-hearted mood on the sidelines, the players in the scrimmage were working as if it were a March playoff game. The Wolverine icers opened the 1990-91 campaign earlier this week with their first on-ice action since the spring. While the first week of practice is generally devoted to clearing out the summer cobwebs, the Wolverines have the additional task of incorporating nine first-year players into their team. Berenson said that these initial practices are a real, adjustment for the newcomers. "This is a good workout for the freshmen," he said. "Most of these guys have never worked this hard before in their lives." Despite the trying circumstances, Berenson was impressed with how his young players were handling themselves. "They are blending in really well, on and off the ice," he said. "None of them are out of place." Two rookies receiving a lot of attention are goaltenders Chris Gordon and Steve Shields. Both are expected to compete with junior Tim Keough for the starting job vacated by Warren Sharples, who graduated last year. Sophomore defenseman and co-captain, Dave Harlock acknowledged that the position is up for grabs, but he hopes that whoever wins the job won't have much to worry about. "Timmy Keough worked real hard over the summer," Harlock said. "The freshmen know that nothing is written in stone, though. "I don't think it will be problem. If we have to depend on our goaltending to bail us out, we won't be a very strong contender." And Michigan does plan to be a strong contender in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association race. After being snubbed by the NCAA tournament selection committee last season in favor of Bowling Green, the team has something to prove this year. "The end of last season was a disappointment," Harlock said. "For last year's seniors, they didn't have another chance (to make the tournament). We can redeem ourselves this season. It will probably be in the back of our minds when we play Bowling Green this year." Qualifying for the NCAA tournament is certainly foremost among the Wolverines' goals, but the team may be setting their sights even higher, though. "At the beginning of the season, number one in the CCHA is our goal," Harlock said. "Lake Superior and Michigan State will obviously be the strongest competition, but we're right there." JOSE JUAREZ/Daily After last year's rejection by the NCAA tournament, the hockey team looks to repeat celebrations like this. RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS FOOTBALL Continued from page 1 ane. I mean they're NOTRE AME." One of the things Michigan does not have right now is a starting tailback. Moeller has not yet made a decision between Jon Vaughn and Allen Jefferson. "We'll probably have Jefferson and, Vaughn rotate and (highly recruited rookie) Ricky Powers could seer some action. It could be a op ing thing or we'll see who gets tP hot hand," Moeller said. Said Michigan all-American senior guard Dean Dingman: "I think the running game will be just as good but will lack the experience. And with our offensive line being all veterans, it should be fine." Running against a Notre Dame defensive line that averages 275 pounds could prove difficult nonethe- . Defensive tackle George Williams and nosetackle Chris Zor- ich are of prime concern. Williams will be hard to dislodge at a not-so- svelte 298 pounds and Zorich gave the Wolverines fits last year. We haven't gone up against peple the size of Williams in practice," Moeller said. "It's a big, strong, physical line. Weave got to do* a better job on blocking Zorich n we did last year and that's not easy task." *Controlling the all-American nosetackle will once again fall on the shoulders of center Steve Everitt. "We don't think Steve played within hiiself last year," said Moeller. "He Nev Ary Spor Photo... played out of control...Everitt should be better than he was last year." Michigan might find success easier through the air if the offensive line provides enough time for sophomore quarterback Elvis Grbac's dropback-passing to develop. Moeller said he plans to take advan- tage of Grbac's arm by passing 10- 15% more this year. Last year, Grbac made his debut against Notre Dame in relief of Michael Taylor, completing 17 of 21 passes with two touchdowns. 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