October 06, 2021 (vol. 130, iss. 50) • Page Image 9
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Wednesday, October 6, 2021 — 9 Fliegner highlights Michigan performance in Wolverine Invitational Increased speed evident in Michigan’s first game…
… with the Wolverine Invitational as their third event of the year. The Wolverines hosted Michigan State, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Arizona State and Western Michigan at the three-day meet this past…
… weekend. The Wolverines had a positive overall record for the event with a total of 17 wins and nine losses. The event didn’t count for team points but remains important to see how each of the…
… rest of the match and never again gave up the lead in either of the final two sets. The 1-6, 6-2, 6-3, Wolverine win ended the event with a statement comeback. Although the Wolverine…
… Invitational was non- scoring, Michigan now has momentum that it will look to carry forward into the rest of the season. Five of the Wolverine’s top players will travel to South Carolina next week and…
… Green is any indication, though, the Wolverines could be a few strides ahead this season. From the early minutes of the game, speed dominated Michigan’s game plan. When sophomore…
… to fool Bowling Green goaltender Zach Rose as a quick flick of his stick deposited the first goal of the season. The same legwork that led to the goal also extended many of the Wolverines…
…. “But it’s about playing hard in the hard areas, getting pucks deep when we have to and getting pucks back quicker so we can use our skill in the right moments.” On Saturday, the Wolverines…
… of quick passes, and Brisson skated away with a goal. The Wolverines’ transition game relied on its speed advantage. Quick strides down the wings opened up clean odd-man rushes and lagging…
… poke their sticks at the loose puck, the red light cast a glowing aura on the goal. The Wolverines’ speed won again. Speed in the bottom six could be an X-factor against tough opponents. As…
