Michigan
6-2-0, 5-1-0CCHA
Alaska Fairbanks
3-6-0, 2-4-0CCHA
Wolverines Complete Sweep of Alaska Fairbanks
11/13/1998 12:00:00 AM | Ice Hockey
The game started off quickly with five goals scored in the first period. Langfeld started the scoring for Michigan at 1:14 with assists from Mike Comrie (Edmonton, Alberta) and Dave Huntzicker (Ann Arbor, Mich.). Geoff Koch (Exeter, N.H.) scored his first goal of the season on a power play with assists from Bubba Berenzweig (Arlington Heights, Ill.) and Scott Matzka (Port Huron, Mich.) less than a minute later.
Alaska Fairbanks answered 32 seconds later with a goal from Kevin McNeill. Berenzweig scored the final Michigan goal of the period at the 6:33 mark, and the Nanooks closed out the scoring with an even-strength goal from Chris Kirwan to make the score 3-2 going into the first intermission.
In the second period, Michigan pulled ahead with Langfeld's second goal of the evening at 5:37 when he deflected a shot from Mark Kosick (Victoria, B.C.) and Huntzicker with his skate. Freshman defenseman Jeff Jillson (North Smithville, R.I.) notched his first goal of the year at 8:34 from Sean Peach (Langley, B.C.) and Berenzweig.
Langfeld completed a hat trick in the third period with his fifth goal of the season, at 7:09. Following the goal, Kevin O'Malley (Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich.) replaced Josh Blackburn (Choctaw, Okla.) in net. The Nanooks closed out the scoring with their third goal of the game 40 seconds later.
Blackburn (6-1-0) celebrated his 20th birthday by earnign his sixth win of the season. Alaska Fairbanks' goaltender Ian Perkins fell to 3-4-0 on the season.
The Wolverines return to action on Saturday (Nov. 14) with a game against the CCHA-leading Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The starting time is 7 p.m. in South Bend, Ind.
GAME SUMMARY
| Goals By Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | F |
| Alaska Fairbanks | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Michigan | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
1st period
1, MICH, Josh Langfeld 3 (Mike Comrie, Dave Huntzicker) 01:14.
2, MICH, Geoff Koch 1 (Bubba Berenzweig, Scott Matzka) 02:06 (pp).
3, UAF, Kevin McNeill 1 (Ryan Reinheller) 02:38.
4, MICH, Bubba Berenzweig 3 (Dale Rominski, Jeff Jillson) 06:33 (pp).
5, UAF, Chris Kirwan 4 (Darren Tiemstra, Chad Hamilton) 08:46.
PENALTIES - Daniel Carriere, UAF (INTERFERENCE) 01:39; Nathan Rocheleau, UAF (HOOKING) 05:28; Greg Crozier, MICH (TRIPPING) 09:20; Bobby Hayes, MICH (SLASHING) 10:28; Bobby Hayes, MICH (UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT) 10:28; Dale Rominski, MICH (SLASHING) 13:55; TEAM, UAF (TOO MANY ON ICE) 16:08; Mike Van Ryn, MICH (INTERFERENCE) 16:33; Daniel Carriere, UAF (BOARDING) 19:12.
2nd period
6, MICH, Josh Langfeld 4 (Mark Kosick, Dave Huntzicker) 05:37 (pp).
7, MICH, Jeff Jillson 1 (Sean Ritchlin, Bubba Berenzweig) 08:34 (pp).
PENALTIES - Aaron Grosul, UAF (HOOKING) 01:52; Scott Matzka, MICH (INTERFERENCE) 02:36; Sjon Wynia, UAF (HOOKING) 04:56; Nathan Rocheleau, UAF (HOOKING) 06:55; Josh Langfeld, MICH (INTERFERENCE) 07:01; Chris Kirwan, UAF (INTERFERENCE) 07:40; Darren Tiemstra, UAF (INTERFERENCE) 08:34; Mike Van Ryn, MICH (INTERFERENCE) 19:59.
3rd period
8, MICH, Josh Langfeld 5 (Mike Comrie) 07:09.
9, UAF, Ryan Reinheller 3 (Kevin McNeill, Jamie Coady) 07:49.
PENALTIES - Chris Kirwan, UAF (ROUGHING) 12:29; Kerry Hafele, UAF (ROUGHING) 13:39; Dave Huntzicker, MICH (ROUGHING) 13:39; Darren Tiemstra, UAF (ROUGHING) 13:39; Mike Van Ryn, MICH (ROUGHING) 13:39; Pat Hallett, UAF (ROUGHING) 13:39; Mike Comrie, MICH (ROUGHING) 13:39; Pat Hallett, UAF (HOOKING) 13:39; Mark Kosick, MICH (ROUGHING) 13:39; Chad Hamilton, UAF (ROUGHING) 13:39; Josh Langfeld, MICH (HIGH STICKING) 13:39; Chad Hamilton, UAF (10-MINUTE MISCONDUCT) 13:39; Josh Langfeld, MICH (10-MINUTE MISCONDUCT) 13:39.
Shots on goal: UAF 14-1-6-21; MICH 10-13-13-36.
Power plays: UAF 0 of 7; MICH 4 of 10.
Goalies: UAF, Ian Perkins 3-5-0 (36 shots-30 saves); MICH, Josh Blackburn 6-1-0 (17-15), Kevin O'Malley (07:09 3rd, 4-3).
Referee: Tony Molina
Linesmen: John Nowasatka, Pat Bracco
Attendance: 6,287
Time: 2:30
QUOTES
COACH RED BERENSON
"I thought we did a good job focusing on this game."
"I like young (Jeff) Jillson. He is good on defense. He can shoot and pass. He is at the start of his development. It is good to see someone have a good night."
SOPHOMORE JOSH LANGFELD
"I need to be the enforcer. I need to get in there and stand up for the little guys."
"Playing with a lead is hard, but definitely fun."
FRESHMAN JEFF JILLSON
"It was a great feeling to get the first one (goal) under my belt."
"We took some stupid penalties, but shooting the puck at the net makes good things happen."
Contact: Jason Gerdom (734) 763-4423
