Spring Break
RedHawks sweep Fighting Irish
MU moves up to No. 6 in USA Today poll after consecutive road wins
Erika Hadley
Issue date: 10/28/08 Section: Sports
Freshman goaltender Connor Knapp faced an Irish onslaught early in Saturday night's game when freshman Chris Wideman was called for holding 1:30 into the game. The Red and White turned the action around a few minutes later with a power play goal by Steffes. Miele and sophomore Tommy Wingels picked up the assists.
Notre Dame sophomore Ian Cole evened the score at 15:48 with a shot off dishes from Calle Ridderwall and Billy Maday.
Despite being out shot by the Blue and Gold 8-2 in the first, Miami went 1-in-3 on the power play and held the Fighting Irish scoreless on all three of its man-advantage opportunities.
The Red and White barraged Pearce in the second period, ultimately out shooting Notre Dame 15-2 and finding the back of the net twice more. Senior Justin Mercier scored Miami's second goal of the game off a quick back door pass from sophomore Carter Camper, with Cannone on the second assist. All of Camper's eight points this season have been on the power play.
Just 1:22 later, senior Alexandre Lacombe tallied another RedHawk goal, capitalizing on a rebound from a shot by freshman Brandon Smith.
The Miami penalty kill continued to dominate into the third period as the Red and White shut down three more Notre Dame power plays. For the second game in a row, Notre Dame pulled Pearce in favor of a sixth man at 1:27. The move paid off immediately as Hanson delivered Notre Dame's second and final tally of the game with 1:26 left. The final score was a 3-2 RedHawk win.
"(Miami) competed hard and they defended well," Jackson said. "They didn't look like they had a young defense or goaltending this weekend. Kudos to them. It's early in the season and we have a lot of work to do and that's what its all about right now."
Miami returns to Steve Cady Arena for a full home series against Alaska Fairbanks. The two teams will face off at 7:35 p.m. Friday and 7:05 p.m. Saturday. The Ohio News Network (ONN) will provide live weekend television coverage of the games, and the action will also be broadcast on WMSR at www.redhawkradio.com.
Notre Dame sophomore Ian Cole evened the score at 15:48 with a shot off dishes from Calle Ridderwall and Billy Maday.
Despite being out shot by the Blue and Gold 8-2 in the first, Miami went 1-in-3 on the power play and held the Fighting Irish scoreless on all three of its man-advantage opportunities.
The Red and White barraged Pearce in the second period, ultimately out shooting Notre Dame 15-2 and finding the back of the net twice more. Senior Justin Mercier scored Miami's second goal of the game off a quick back door pass from sophomore Carter Camper, with Cannone on the second assist. All of Camper's eight points this season have been on the power play.
Just 1:22 later, senior Alexandre Lacombe tallied another RedHawk goal, capitalizing on a rebound from a shot by freshman Brandon Smith.
The Miami penalty kill continued to dominate into the third period as the Red and White shut down three more Notre Dame power plays. For the second game in a row, Notre Dame pulled Pearce in favor of a sixth man at 1:27. The move paid off immediately as Hanson delivered Notre Dame's second and final tally of the game with 1:26 left. The final score was a 3-2 RedHawk win.
"(Miami) competed hard and they defended well," Jackson said. "They didn't look like they had a young defense or goaltending this weekend. Kudos to them. It's early in the season and we have a lot of work to do and that's what its all about right now."
Miami returns to Steve Cady Arena for a full home series against Alaska Fairbanks. The two teams will face off at 7:35 p.m. Friday and 7:05 p.m. Saturday. The Ohio News Network (ONN) will provide live weekend television coverage of the games, and the action will also be broadcast on WMSR at www.redhawkradio.com.
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