Postgame Notes: #7 Michigan 4, Michigan State 0
1/8/2011 12:00:00 AM | Ice Hockey
Jan. 8, 2011
Series Notes
• Tonight's result marks the first time Michigan has shut out Michigan State twice in one season since the 1952-53 campaign. Michigan also shut out Michigan State in "The Big Chill at the Big House," winning 5-0 on Dec. 11, 2010.
• Michigan leads the all-time series against Michigan State 138-122-18 (.529) and 70-43-4 (.615) in Ann Arbor.
• Since the start of the 2007-08 season, Michigan holds a 11-6-1 advantage over Michigan State.
• Carl Hagelin has accumulated 19 points (11-8-19) in 18 career games against the Spartans.
• Today's game was the 15th Michigan shutout against Michigan State and the second this season.
Team Notables
• Michigan's defensemen registered five points (1-4-5). Mac Bennett had a goal and an assist, while Chad Langlais, Jon Merrill and Brandon Burlon tallied one assist each. Merrill and Burlon are tied for the team lead in points among defenseman with 15.
Streaks and Peaks
• With two goals tonight, Carl Hagelin extends his current point streak to five games, registering 11 points (5-6-11) during the streak.
Player Notables
• Carl Hagelin's first goal was his fifth power-play tally of the season, tying a career high set in the 2009-10 campaign. It was also his fourth game-winning goal of the campaign, also tying a career high, set in 2008-09. He leads the team in both power-play and game-winning goals.
• With an assist tonight, Brandon Burlon ties a career high in assists (11) and points (15). He had 11 assists last season and 15 points in 2008-09.
• Chad Langlais tallied his 62nd career assist, which ties him for 15th all-time amongst U-M defensemen.
• A.J. Treais' goal was his sixth of the season, in 22 games. In 44 games last season, he registered seven.
• Mac Bennett tallied his first career goal and multi-point game tonight. In 12 games this season, he has registered five points (1-4-5).
• Goaltender Shawn Hunwick made 28 saves for his second shutout of the season, both of which have come against MSU. He has three shutouts in his career.
