Postgame Notes: #6 Western Michigan 3, #3 Michigan 2
11/4/2011 12:00:00 AM | Ice Hockey
Nov. 4, 2011
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• Michigan and Western Michigan played the 105th game of the series between the two CCHA squads. The Wolverines hold a 67-28-10 advantage over the Broncos.
• The Maize and Blue has now lost the last two matchups against Western Michigan, with the previous loss coming in the CCHA tournament semifinal at Joe Louis Arena. U-M has won 22 of the past 27 matchups.
• With the loss, the Wolverines are 1-2-0 in game one of a CCHA weekend series.
• Sophomore defenseman Mac Bennett has a career-long four-game point streak with four points (1g, 3a).
• Sophomore forward Derek DeBlois has a career-long three-game point streak with three points (1g, 2a).
• Sophomore defenseman Kevin Clare scored his first career goal in the second period.
• Lee Moffie led the Wolverines with five shots on goal.
• Shawn Hunwick made his ninth consecutive start for U-M and turned aside 22-of-25 shots while suffering his first regulation loss of the season.
• Michigan was 0-for-4 with the man-advantage.
• Michigan's penalty kill was perfect, not allowing Western Michigan to score during six power-play opportunities. The Wolverines improved their penalty kill percentage to 82.2 percent (37-of-45).
• Prior to tonight's defeat, U-M had won 20 straight home games, 19 at Yost plus the Big Chill at the Big House. The last home loss was to Notre Dame on Nov. 12, 2010.
