Deja Vu: Buckeyes Edge RedHawks On Strange Play
Ohio State earned an overtime win Saturday at Miami, getting the winning goal in forehead-crinkling form from JB Bittner to split the weekend series.
Paula C. Weston
Until The Bitter End
With just .1 seconds left in overtime, Mike Glumac did what many thought would be impossible — score. That goal gave the Miami RedHawks a 1-0 victory over Ohio State.
This Week in the CCHA: Nov. 29, 2001
Who Let the Dogs Out? Once again, the CCHA is shaping up to be a two-tier kind of place — in spite protestations of parity — and once again, Michigan State tops the conference followed by yet another team from Michigan. But the second-place team isn’t the Michigan, not the Maize-and-Blue, not the Wolverines. In … Read more
Buckeyes Take Advantage On Special Teams
Mike Betz stopped 27 shots and Ohio State scored two early power-play goals to complete a weekend sweep of sixth-ranked Northern Michigan, 2-0.
Betz Stymies Wildcats As Buckeyes Gain Upset
T.J. Latorre scored the game-winner and Mike Betz made 25 saves as Ohio State pulled off another upset at home, this one a 3-1 win over Northern Michigan.
This Week in the CCHA: Nov. 15, 2001
The CCHA is again talking about the “P” word, as — in the wake of a slow start for the league’s powerhouses — the concept of parity rears its ugly head. Also: some unfamiliar faces crowd the scoring leaders, and the Game of the Week features squads on the upswing. Paula C. Weston emotes.
Ohio State Has Tougher Time, but Earns Sweep
Ohio State “did enough to win,” said their head coach, John Markell, as the Buckeyes downed Wayne State, 3-2, completing their first two-game sweep of the season. “I compliment Mike Betz for being there,” Markell said. “[WSU] created a lot of shots on the power play.” Betz made 31 saves as the Warriors outshot the … Read more
Buckeye Pick Up Steam, Blow By Warriors
For the Wayne State Warriors, it was deja vu all over again. The Ohio State Buckeyes (4-2-1) bounced the Warriors (3-4-0), 9-0, in the second all-time meeting between the two teams; in two meetings OSU has outscored WSU 15-0. WSU played its first-ever game in the Schottenstein Center Oct. 2, 1999, a 6-0 OSU victory. … Read more
This Week in the CCHA: Nov. 8, 2001
Two Is the Loneliest Number Before Nov. 2, the Lake Superior State Lakers had slim — but important — breathing room between themselves and the CCHA basement, and the Ferris State Bulldogs were winless. By the time the Lakers left Big Rapids, the Bulldogs were four points richer and Lake State was alone at the … Read more
Ellis Backstops Mavericks To Series Split With Buckeyes
Shane Glover had three points and Andrew Wong, Jeff Hoggan, and Greg Zanon each had a goal and an assist as the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks downed the Ohio State Buckeyes 4-1, earning two points and a road split in their weekend series in Columbus. Dan Ellis made 36 saves in the contest and 60 in the … Read more
Betz, Buckeyes Blank Mavericks, 1-0
Mike Betz stopped all 24 Nebraska-Omaha shots as Ohio State brought the Mavericks back to Earth Friday after UNO’s sweep of Michigan State last weekend. OSU blueliner Thomas Welsh provided all the offense OSU needed in victory with his first collegiate goal.
This Week in the CCHA: Nov. 1, 2001
Halloween came a bit early — and it was all tricks, no treats — for Michigan and Michigan State last weekend, as both were swept. Paula C. Weston offers a post-mortem, and a look ahead in the CCHA.
This Week in the CCHA: Oct. 25, 2001
CCHA commissioner Tom Anastos weighs in on the league’s playoff format; Ron Mason gets win number 900; and an NCAA rules change. Paula C. Weston reports.
Buckeyes Rally Past Irish
The Ohio State Buckeyes overcame a two-goal deficit to defeat Notre Dame, 3-2, in the second contest in a two-game set and the final regular-season meeting between the two teams. Scott May had two goals, including the game-winner, R.J. Umberger had two helpers, and Dave Steckel netted his first of the season in a game … Read more
Early-Season Lapses Produce Draw Between Buckeyes, Irish
It’s easy to call any tied game “hard-fought,” but the 4-4 decision Saturday between Notre Dame and Ohio State looked more like hard scrabble, as neither team played well defensively, neither goaltender found much help in front of the net, and neither team sustained any kind of momentum. But each team managed some offense, and … Read more
This Week in the CCHA: Oct. 18, 2001
With the CCHA’s move to a 12- (read: “all 12”) team postseason format, two more of the league’s member schools gain a second chance at success — and the conference gains some extra ticket sales. Also, Western Michigan confronts Michigan in the Game(s) of the Week after a disappointing start. Paula C. Weston reports.
This Week in the CCHA: Oct. 11, 2001
In her opening CCHA column of the season, Paula C. Weston previews the loaded Maverick Stampede, salutes lightly-regarded Alaska-Fairbanks, and makes a plea re:September 11, 2001.
No. 1 Spartans, No. 5 Wolverines Skate to 3-3 Tie in Outdoor Game
In the game which set a world record for hockey attendance, top-ranked Michigan State and No. 5 Michigan fittingly skated to a 3-3 tie Saturday evening at Spartan Stadium. Mike Cammalleri scored twice for Michigan, but Jim Slater scored six-on-five in the final minute for MSU to force the draw.
2001-02 Michigan State Season Preview
I Among ten stationary players,The only moving thingWas the eye of the Ryan Miller. You’ve heard the noise. Ryan Miller didn’t deserve the Hobey because of the defense in front of him. Michigan State doesn’t score enough goals. The Spartans play boring hockey. Blah, blah, blah. Sure, they’re ranked No. 1, but Michigan State — … Read more
2001-02 Alaska-Fairbanks Season Preview
VII O speculative fans of the CCHA,Why do you imagine a last-place finish?Do you not see how the NanooksPersevere among the playersIn the rink where you worship? The Nanooks were picked last by the media in the CCHA preseason poll — by everyone but me, that is. The third of the league’s teams that fielded … Read more