Scoreboard NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOC. MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Atlanta 93, CLEVELAND 79 No. 1 KANSAS 80, No. 8 Iowa St. 67 MIAMI 98, Washington 95 No. 13 DUKE 84, Campbel 59 Orlando 114, NEW JERSEY 111 No. 19 B.C. 81, Georgetown 74 Utah 97, PHILADELPHIA 96 WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Phoenix 105, DALLA S 98 No. 12 Clemson 67, GEORGIA TECH Charlotte 102, DENVER 100 (OT) 59 0 Tuesday January 14, 1997 10, Former Blue heroes return to old stomping grounds By Dan Stillman Daily Sports Writer Steven Halko and Brian Wiseman may not have recognized the new and improved Yost Ice Arena yester- day, but it still felt like home, and that's what they stressed to the cur- rent Wolverines after practice. Halko, a senior at Michigan last season, now plays for Springfield -- part of the NHL Hartford Whalers organization - in the American Hockey League. Wiseman, who skated for the Wolverines from 1990 to 1994, is also in the AHL, playing in the Toronto Maple Leafs' organi- zation. As a captain and defenseman last season, Halko helped lead the Wolverines to the national champi- onship with four goals and 16 assists. He also made the NCAA all- tournament team. After watching yesterday's prac- tice from the press box with Michigan coach Red Berenson, Halko talked to his former team about life after Michigan. "I just told them not to be in a rush to leave Michigan," Halko said., "I have no regrets, I wouldn't change a thing. (I told them) not to rush to go play pro hockey, because your job is never safe there." One of the biggest differences between life at Michigan and the professional circuit is the relation- ship with teammates. "The camaraderie in the dressing room, just between players off the ice is a lot different," Halko said. "Guys are fighting for jobs there. Whereas here, you're hoping every- body works hard next to you for the better of the team." Wiseman, who holds the school record for assists, 164, echoed Halko's thoughts when he too talked with the current Wolverines about life after Michigan. "It was different here," Wiseman said. "You go out and play for the pride of your school and there's not (the same) type of unity in our lock- erroom. "Guys, they're playing for some different individual reason. Whether it's for money, whether it's to be called up to the Toronto Maple Leafs or whether it's just they have noth- ing else to do but to play hockey because they don't have an education to go get a job." Due to the Halko different atti- tude of some in the pro's, Wiseman had trouble when he first left Michigan and played in the IHL. "I played in Chicago in the IHtL for two years, and I talked to one guy," Wiseman said. "It was a thrill to go out there and wear the 'M' jersey out Friday, Saturday night, hear the band play- ing and the crowd roaring. Now, we got guys (in the AHL), they don't care. We win, it's no big deal to them." Wiseman expressed his full approval of senior Jason Botterill's decision to stay at Michigan for his final year. "I don't think he's going to second guess that decision the rest of his life," Wiseman said. "He might have lost some money ... but for money - I don't think is a reason for guys to leave. You're going to look baO and regret it if you didn't (stay) your senior year. "I just try to send a message that this is going to be the best time of their lives. Guys really miss it and that's why you see guys coming back. Every chance we get we want to come back and still keep in touch and be a part of it to some extent." Senior captain Brendan Morris c did his part in helping form Wolverines to stay a "part of it' when, after winning last season's title, he dedicated the championship to former Wolverines. Wiseman said he appreciated the gesture from the Michigan captain* who, coincidentally, is closing in on his assist record. "That was a real class thing that Brendan said," Wiseman said. "In the heat of the moment, he just we a national championship and scoreT the game-winning goal. "To think of that, that says a little about the character of Brendan+ Morrison." INJURY UPDATE: Right wind Justin Clark has not practiced or played since the first of the year due to illness. The sophomore is waiting on results from a blood test. - Another sophomore right wi4 Dale Rominski, did not play in Friday's game against Alaska due to an ailing back. However, he did skate in Saturday's game against Ferris State and is considered healthy, according to Berenson. MARK FRIEDMAN/Daily Michigan captain Brendan Morrison was praised by former team captain Brian Wiseman for recognizing past Michigan teams after the Wolverines won the national championship last year. Captain Catrabone finds time to wrestle, too Men's swImming and diving at Dallas Morning News Classic, Dallas, 8 p.m. WRITE FOR 'DAILY SPORTS. MASS MEETINGS JAN. 16, 21, 27 AT 7 P.M. AT THE STUDENT PUBLICATIONS BUILDING, 420 MAYNARD ST. ---...-- ... -...--.mm. - ,. I 1 By Tracy Sandler Daily Sports Writer It's been a pretty big season for Michigan junior wrestler Jeff Catrabone so far. He's the second-ranked wrestler in the country, has been the champion at 167 pounds in three tournaments and will be competing in the National Wrestling Coaches Association All-Star Wrestling Classic on Feb. 3 at Clarion University. Oh, and by the way, he has a 17-1 record (3-1 in dual meets, 14-0 in tour- naments). Catrabone first started wrestling when he was 4 or 5 years old. "Basically, I've got two older sisters and an older brother," Catrabone said. "My older brother always wrestled, so he kind of got me into it, you know, wrestling around the living roomand stuff like that, so I always enjoyed it." Since that time, Catrabone has become a tough competitor, and as a tri- captain, along with wrestlers Bill Lacure and Airron Richardson, he has to take on the responsibility of team leader. "First of all, he's talented," Michigan coach Dale Bahr said. "People look up to people who are talented and willing to compete hard. He's a consistent winner. He did it in high school, juniors, and he's done it for us the past two or three years." Leading the team is an aspect that Catrabone enjoys, because he can push his teammates to utilize their talents. "I like (the role of team leader) a lot," Catrabone said. "I go into the practice room; I work as hard as I can. I try to persuade the other guys to work as hard they can by winning. I try to give them a little pat on the butt, and say, 'Hey, come II Ann Arbor's best kept lunch secret: SOUP and BREAD 1 1 4 k A variety of delicious soups served with freshly baked bread. U Small $3.15 Large $3.65 Receive $1 OFF either size with this coupon. 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