Second Period Recap

Two things that the Wildcats couldn't afford to do entering tonights contest?

1) Play catch-up
2) Spend the night in the box

They are doing both at this point. At the second intermission, Michigan leads the Wildcats 7-2. After an ugly rebound goal by TJ Hensick, Zaniboni was replaced by Stewart in the net.

The Wolverines were soon the beneficiaries of a 5-on-3 advantage and they capitalized, netting their sixth goal of the night, a one-timer from Kolarik at Stewie's stick side.

Then, with under 30 seconds remaining, the Wolverines came down the ice with a 2-on-1. Kolarik made a perfect pass to set up the one-timer to Cogliano, who put Michigan up 7-2.

While a three goal lead at the first intermission is nothing, this is bad. NMU has six shots on the game and only two in the second period. The 'Cats can't gain control of the puck from the Michigan forwards and even the Wolverine defense is out-muscling them now.

NMU has scored five goals in a game four times this year (twice in exhibition play). They'll need to do it in the third period if they even want overtime.

Side note: I just watched Jack Johnson's dad dance for two minutes. Please tell me that this man's son isn't going to get $800,000 next year. This isn't right.