October 12, 1992 (vol. 103, iss. 10) • Page Image 12
… year the Michigan hockey team captured its first-ever Central Collegiate Hockey Association regular season title, but failed to take the CCHA tournament crown. Last year, too, the Wolverines reached the…
… Top 20, is determined to erase those "buts" from its resume. With 18 lettermen returning from the team that came so painfully close to the NCAA final, the Wolverines now know what it takes to make the…
… Dan Stiver and Mike Knuble provide depth for the Wolverine attack. Freshman forward Ryan Sittler, the fifth pick in this year's NHL draft - the highest any Michigan player has ever been drafted - could…
… also make an early impact in the Wolverines' offensive scheme. The loss of Felsner could also affect the defense, which may need to pick up its level of play without a consistent scoring threat of…
…. Senior Chris Tamer and junior Aaron Ward provide a very physical defensive duo, and sophomores Al Sinclair and Tim Hogan return after a year of experience to give the Wolverines three solid defensive…
… best defenseman in his league last year. Harlock Guarding the net for the Wolverines will be the CCHA's top returning goalie in junior Steve Shields (2.84 goals against average, .887 save percentage…
…), who set a Michigan record last year for wins in a season with 27. The return of an experienced goalie like Shields could be a huge advantage for the Wolverines in the CCHA, where only two of the top…
…, who saw action last season in just one period. The Wolverines definitely ho the talent and experience to take the next step. Inconsistency plagued Michigan in key games last year, but this year's squad…
