The University of Golden Gophers came out a little slow versus the University of Michigan. The Gophers found themselves down 5-0 at the end of the first quarter. Five more goals from Michigan followed in the beginning of the second quarter.
Jesse Brown Finally scored in transition with 6:57 remaining in the period on an assist from Nate Robitschek. The Gopher Defense then held the home team scoreless for the remainder of the half.
Minnesota struggled throughout the half clearing the ball, as Michigan’s dedicated ten man ride and low ceilings proved to be obstacles of Trojan proportions. The wooden horse in this analogy was a halftime adjustment to the clear that allowed for Minnesota to clear more effectively in the second half. Minnesota finished the game 13-34 in clearing.
The second half began with three goals from Michigan as they stretched their lead to 13-1. With :55 left in the quarter Gopher’s defender Peter Kramer stopped the bleeding with a sixty yard shot on the run against the net vacated by the ten man ride. Fifty-two seconds later Michigan answered and the score was 14-2 going into the final quarter.
Michigan again started strong with the first two goals of the fourth quarter. The Gophers got into a bit of a groove late, scoring three straight goals in 1:28 worth of playing time. Jesse Brown scored his second goal in the game with 6:28 left in the contest, this time unassisted. At 5:26 Alex Eckstein scored with the help of a Kevin Bice assist. Thirty seconds later Alex Eckstein scored again, this time unassisted. Michigan ended the day’s scoring tallying their final goal with six seconds left in the game.
Minnesota’s man down unit killed both of Michigan’s man up opportunities. Michigan completed their second consecutive home game without receiving a penalty. Minnesota’s Barry Weintraub made 11 saves and was relieved with 2:18 remaining by Aaron White. Michigan’s starting keeper Andrew Fowler received the victory but did not record any saves. Mark Stone replaced him at the half and finished the game with 4 stops.
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