Disparity in the CCHA
Just something I noticed that's kind of indicative how top-heavy the CCHA is:
CCHA Teams Ranked in order of Goal Differential (in conference, updated through Saturday)
1. Michigan +36 (82 GF, 46 GA)
2(t). Notre Dame +35 (83 GF, 48 GA)
2(t). Miami +35 (78 GF, 43 GA)
4. Ohio State +2 (72 GF, 70 GA)
5(t). Ferris State +1 (54 GF, 53 GA)
5(t). Alaska +1 (49 GF, 48 GA)
7. Northern Michigan -7 (58 GF, 65 GA)
8. Lake Superior State -8 (59 GF, 67 GA)
9. Nebraska Omaha -12 (59 GF, 71 GA)
10. Western Michigan -16 (57 GF, 73 GA)
11. Michigan State -33 (39 GF, 72 GA)
12. Bowling Green -34 (49 GF, 83 GA)
Michigan, Notre Dame, and Miami are the only teams with NCAA tournament worthy offenses and defenses. Ohio State has a tournament-worthy offense and Alaska has a tournament-worthy defense. Every other team has neither.
Finally, as an aside, Michigan State really sucks.
February 14th, 2009 at 11:40 PM ^
it was impressive that they didn't score in that 5 minute penalty with the 5x3 mixed in
February 15th, 2009 at 1:18 AM ^
both their goals during those two penalties. However, UM did kill a full 2 minute 5 on 3 later in the period. I thought the penalty kill was great tonight, considering the circumstances. The second UNO goal was a total fluke (I think it went off their player's chest).
February 15th, 2009 at 12:51 PM ^
shouldve specified. i was talking about MSU last night. their long power play in the 3rd before the GWG
February 15th, 2009 at 1:28 AM ^
I love Michigan Hockey.