GAME INFORMATION
- Who: Michigan vs. North Dakota
- What: Midwest Region hockey final
- When: 6 p.m. ET Saturday
- Where: U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio
- TV: ESPN2
- Radio: 1050 WTKA-AM (1050) in Ann Arbor, MGoBlue TV
- Twitter: Follow Justin P. Hicks for updates
- Live updates: Join the conversation in the comments below
- Series record: 46-40-4
One night after Michigan’s thrilling 3-2 overtime win over Notre Dame, the Wolverines return to the ice to take on the Midwest Region’s top-seeded North Dakota.
Michigan (25-7-5) got scoring contributions from Justin Selman and Zach Werenski in regulation Friday before Tyler Motte netted his 32nd of the season to keep the team’s NCAA title hopes alive.
Earlier in the day, the Fighting Hawks (31-6-4) rolled over Northeastern, 6-2, led by goals from six different players.
The Wolverines are averaging a nation-leading 4.84 goals per game compared to North Dakota’s 3.61. Defensively, the Hawks rank third in Division I with a 1.85 goals against average, while Michigan’s 2.97 average ranks 36th.
As the two teams battle in Cincinnati for a spot in the 2016 Frozen Four, MLive will provide live updates via the comments section below. Join in the chat, asking questions and providing insight.
PREGAME READS
— Late Werenski goal sparks comeback in NCAA tourney win over Notre Dame
— Compher pass, Motte overtime goal earns top spot on ESPN SportsCenter’s Top 10
— A look back at Michigan hockey’s memorable NCAA tournament runs
— Michigan goalie Steve Racine ready for NCAA tournament’s big stage
— Compher, Connor and Motte top 10 finalists for Hobey Baker
Justin P. Hicks is a sports reporter and storyteller for MLive / The Ann Arbor News. If you have a unique story you’d like to share, you can reach me at jhicks3@mlive.com. I’m also on Twitter, Facebook and MLive.
