Michigan Loses B1G Title on Senior Night
With two games remaining in the Regular season, Michigan stood in a position to win the B1G regular season title and receive a first round bye. The wolverines (20-14) took care of business at Munn Ice Arena in dramatic fashion on Friday, winning 5-3. It was Zach Nagelvoort in nets for Michigan, his first start since Feb. 7th at the Hockey City Classic. Nagelvoort looked to be a little rusty and was fighting the puck in the early going, finishing the game with 24 saves.
With a chance to win the B1G outright at home on Senior night, the Wolverines were stymied by Jake Hildebrand who made a ridiculous save late in the 3rd period to secure the victory for the Spartans. With the loss, the Wolverines finish in 3rd place and will be forced to win 3 games to make the NCAA tournament. Up next for the Wolverines will be the Wisconsin Badgers, who have had a disappointing season all year. Although nothing is given in post-season play, the Wolverines do have 4 victories over the Badgers this season. Looking beyond the first game, the maize and blue will draw Michigan State, and presumably the Minnesota Gophers if they make it that far.
Michigan will square off against the Badgers on Thursday night, at 7pm EST.
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