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… and it was just joy, relief, everything in one.” Ten minutes later, Francis Atuahene added another to the Wolverines’ tally. The sophomore forward put up six shots, but finally connected with…

…) weakness in that department. The Wolverines registered 18 shots, seven of which were on goal, including five in the first half alone. The total exceeded their average shots per game of 16…

… Saturday’s game at Ferris State, the announcer would say something along the lines of, “And the Wolverines return to full strength,” which was immediately followed by, “And they still suck…

… goal of the game — and the first of his career — off an assist from junior forward Dexter Dancs on a power play. The Ferris State students’ cheers against the Wolverines (2-1) quickly turned to…

… — the type that will find its way onto postseason highlight reels. But the incredible goal from Michigan’s co-captain only illustrated the problem facing the Wolverines early on this season: an…

… Wolverines to replicate the lethal attack they had last season, when they averaged 4.76 goals per game on the strength of perhaps the best line in all of college hockey. If Michigan hopes to finish in…

…8A — Wednesday, October 26, 2016 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Barrage leads Wolverines past Oakland In the final non-conference match of the season, Michigan’s offensive attack…

… showed no mercy. Following three consecutive scoreless outings, the Wolverines’ men’s soccer team (3-9-4) converted five times — its most since 2013 — against Oakland en route to a 5…

… sent a ball passed the reach of Grizzlies’ goaltender Zach Walker for the Mertz’s third of the season. However, Oakland’s pressure eventually broke down the Wolverine defense, as a…

…). I get fired up when the coaches talk to us, scream at us — it pushes me up and gets the best out of me.” This motivation allowed the Wolverines to score a total of four goals in the…

… Chaka Daley believes the Wolverines’ 5-1 victory over the Grizzlies will serve as a building block. Possibly a building block for a potential cinderella run in the Big Ten Tournament, or maybe the…

… season. And while that has led to growing pains throughout the fall — the Wolverines came into the match with just 11 goals in 15 games — they may just be starting to reap the benefits of that young…

… the power play. Those players stepped up when a battered and struggling Michigan hockey team needed their assistance. As the 11th-ranked Wolverines head to the East Coast this weekend…

… start has been part of our history at Michigan. We’ve had the lead going into most of third periods (this season), maybe just about every one.” In their first game of the season, the Wolverines…

…. Junior forward Dexter Dancs notices the intensity shift in the arena atmosphere from the first to the third period. For him and his fellow Wolverines, though, they strive for the same approach…

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SportsMonday October 31, 2016 — 3B ‘M’ falls to top-ranked Terps in 2OT In the 15-year history of the Michigan men’s soccer program, the Wolverines had…

… No. 1 Maryland (7-0-1, 15-0-2), falling, 3-2, in crushing fashion. With 88 minutes gone, it appeared the Wolverines would finally capture their signature win, as Maryland desperately…

… Wolverine turnover in the box. “It was a foul,” Daley said. “He pushes a guy down — it’s a foul. It was called all day as a foul, and it was not called in the last minute of the game.” Daley found the…

… officiating to be one of the culprits behind the crushing loss for the Wolverines. “The referee impacted the game immensely,” he said. “For us, I think he changed the game. You’re supposed to keep…

… Wolverines in a match that saw many players flailing to the ground and clutching their shinguards in pain. “I like that competitive atmosphere,” Anderson said. “It makes the game more fun, and it…

… makes (the game) go by a lot quicker.” In a season in which little has gone right for the Wolverines, Michigan seemed on the brink of a season-defining win Sunday. But even that was stripped from…

… up and go and fight (in the Big Ten Tournament on Saturday) against a Rutgers team that’s fighting for their lives as well.” Wolverines squander two-goal halftime lead, lose heartbreaker on Senior…

…’re going to pick ourselves up and go and fight.” MARYLAND MICHIGAN 3 2 WOMEN’S SOCCER VOLLEYBALL Wolverines win in PKs in Big Ten quarterfinal In practice on Friday, the Michigan women’s soccer…

…, Buckeye midfielder Ben Fitzpatrick tapped the ball from the top of the box to forward Nate Kohl on the right flank, whose right bender evaded the outstretched arms of diving Wolverines goalie Evan…

…’t come out with any sort of points — so this is really a tough one, one of the toughest losses I’ve had to deal with in my four years here.” Though a 1-0 result for a Wolverines team (1-5-1, 2…

… with 15 shots. But for all their creativity, the Wolverine attacks were continually thwarted by Buckeyes keeper Devon Kerr, who ended the game with five saves. “You gotta give their keeper…

… diving save but spilled the ball into the box, where sophomore midfielder Abby Kastroll pounced on the loose ball to tap it in and tie the game at one goal apiece. For all the Wolverines…

… player to watch just five minutes into the game in what was Ohio State’s first attack of the night. After neatly controlling a long ball, she kept the ball away from three Wolverine defenders and…

… netting. The Wolverines dominated what was left of the first half and were able to equalize courtesy of Kastroll’s goal. With all the momentum, Michigan looked as though it was going to take…

…, most recently as the head coach at Wright State. At the Wolverines’ team media day Monday, Beilein put trust in that experience, explaining that his new assistant will essentially be taking the…

…’s respect for Beilein is evident. He was quick to say being the Wolverines’ defensive coordinator is an overstatement — and that Beilein is still calling the shots for this team, which he undoubtedly is…

…, the Wolverines could change that reputation, and quickly. Though Donlon has been tasked with recalibrating Michigan’s defense, he will also serve as a coach for the Wolverine backcourt…

… anything, Donlon is caught in a game of catch up, trying to bring the Wolverines’ defense up to par with its perennially potent offense. It’s no easy task. But if someone is going to achieve it…

… the country. Connor won the Big Ten Player of the Year award, and, you guessed it, has now moved on to the NHL. After Sunday’s exhibition win against Windsor, the Wolverines announced that they…

… to see what the Wolverines can do this year, but also by his own teammates. “The biggest thing for me is just leading by example on the ice and off the ice,” Kile said last Thursday. “I feel…

… if the senior isn’t physically equipped to take over his heightened role. Last season was the best of Kile’s career at Michigan. He appeared in 38 games for the Wolverines and notched 34 points…

…C The Michigan Daily | michigandaily.com | October 19, 2016 LaFontaine’s debut Jack LaFontaine lifted Michigan in his debut with exactly the kind of showing the Wolverines needed » Sports…

… Michigan hockey team weathered the storm, emerging with a 2-1 win over Ferris State Friday night at Ewigleben Arena. The Wolverines (2-1) were tested early and often by the Bulldogs (0-5), who set…

… for so long.” After weathering the early storm from the Golden Gophers, the Wolverines began to look for opportunities on the counterattack, trying to get behind the defense with long balls…

…, resulting in the scoreless final. While the tie extended the Wolverines’ winless stretch to four games, a draw against the 15th-ranked team in the nation was still an encouraging result. After…

… the Wolverine defense across the pitch. “It was a good effort by everyone to stay inside of their player and work hard to get back in and mark the box,” Soccorsi said. “They were coming at us…

… it’ll pay off for our girls.” Michigan will have its first opportunity to do just that Saturday against Ohio State in the Wolverines’ final home match of the season. Wolverines winless for…

… WOMEN’S SOCCER MARK CALCAGNO For the Daily Wolverines lose heartbreaker In front of a sell-out crowd Saturday night, the Michigan volleyball team (5-3 Big Ten, 16-4 overall) clinged to a 24…

…-20 lead in the fourth set of its match against No. 1 Wisconsin. The Wolverines had stormed back from a two- set deficit to recapture the momentum of the match when freshman setter Mackenzi Welsh…

… goalie A central question for the 2016-17 Michigan hockey team revolves around goaltending. After last year’s primary starter Steve Racine graduated, the Wolverines were left with three goalies…

… the Wolverines so far, and it will likely continue to be for the rest of the year. A solid performance from a goalie can cover up mistakes made by the rest of the team, and given how young…

… hockey team has a lot to break down. The team features 11 freshmen in addition to 17 returning players, which has made much of the season a learning curve so far. After the Wolverines lost some of…

… to solidify lines and a starting goaltender, it’s clear from the Wolverines’ first five games that they have been attempting to fill this void. With a few individual freshmen standing out early…

… boy who started skating at that Victoria rink at age 2. In reality, it’s not that simple. *** De Jong has always felt the passion that he now exhibits as a captain of the Wolverines. And when…

… about De Jong in those days. In fact, Wolverines assistant coach Brian Wiseman went to his British Columbia to take a look at him. But when Wiseman arrived, he soon found out about De Jong…

… starring roles. Compher and Motte developed statistically into two of the best forwards in Wolverine history. And heading into this season, it was expected that those two would return to play in…

… is a co-captain on an extremely young Michigan team, and the pressure is now firmly on him. With all of the attrition that the Wolverines face this season, he is one of the most experienced…

… ice time 2,000 miles away from home, and now, he’s the top defenseman for the 11th-ranked Wolverines. But after all of that, De Jong is clearly in his element. It’s his turn now. And the people…

… Ohio State are the toughest foes in the Big T en. Inside the Wolverines’ 2016-17 roster, broken down by position TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 4 7 6 F A C E O F F 2 0 1 6 Minnesota Wisconsin Ohio…

… nearly every contending team returns a top-five Big Ten scorer. It will be challenging for the young and raw Wolverines to compete in a conference with four ranked teams. The Daily broke down the…

… Writer JAMES COLLER/Daily The Michigan hockey team won its first Big Ten Tournament title last year, but the Wolverines must overcome Ohio State and Minnesota to repeat this year. …

… returning class offer an optimistic look for the Wolverines. Nolan De Jong is highlighting the returning class, and has taken on a captain position for the season. De Jong led the defense last season…

… after getting outshot in each of its first five games. But with a few more weeks before conference play begins, the Wolverines have a little bit of time to find the chemistry they need to capitalize…

… Atlanta, the 23-year-old is gearing up for yet another season of college basketball. But an even more incredible sight will be Albrecht in a Purdue uniform rather than the Wolverine one he donned for…

… experienced as Albrecht to a conference foe could hurt the Wolverines in Big Ten play. But few players have earned as much respect from Beilein over his three-plus decades of coaching as Albrecht has…

…&A with Director Enrica Viola. WHO: Romance Languages and Literatures WHEN: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: Chemistry & Willard H. Dow Labratory, room 1400 PAUL AHNN/Daily Robert Jagers, Director of Wolverine…

… volunteered with the Army-Navy Wheelchair Basketball game and co-founded the Wolverine Support Network in 2014, an organization that provides confidential peer support groups to students…

… age groups. But this year, Luce — a freshman defenseman under Berenson at Michigan — has found himself in a bit of an adjustment period with the Wolverines. “Obviously getting used to the pace…

… Wolverines compete with one another in the academic setting, it is still important to reach out in support and demonstrate concern for other students’ well-being. Some “yaks” posted to the site…

… Wolverines before us. It’s worth noting, for example, that Gerald R. Ford was a member of student government, Lucy Liu was in a sorority and Adam Schefter wrote for The Michigan Daily when he was a…

… Trotter Multicultural Center, an expansion of the Wolverine Pathways program to engage with K-12 students in Detroit and devoting financial support to departments conducting research on diversity…

… corporate busi- nessman Burton (David Ajala, “The Dark Knight”), who dreams of an elusive Woman in Red, and Taka (Will Yun Lee, “The Wolverine”), a detective with horrific dreams of his…