Wolverine Warriors: The Dynamic World of Michigan Athletics

Promotions

Jan. 5

• Men’s Health Awareness Game — Complimentary shaker bottles sponsored by Michigan Medicine for the initial 1,000 attendees.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The ninth-ranked University of Michigan ice hockey team will return to action on Friday (Jan. 3) as they face No. 13 Ohio State outdoors at Wrigley Field during the Frozen Confines at 4 p.m. CT on Big Ten Network. The teams will have a rematch on Sunday (Jan. 5) at Yost Ice Arena for a 5 p.m. clash on B1G+.

Notes

• This signifies the third occasion that Michigan and Ohio State have competed outdoors. The teams first encountered each other at the 2012 Frozen Diamond Faceoff in Cleveland, in front of 25,865 fans at Progressive Field. Michigan triumphed 4-1, with Shawn Hunwick achieving 31 saves and Chris Brown leading the offense with one goal and two assists. Two seasons prior, the teams met at First Energy Stadium during the 2023 Faceoff on the Lake — with OSU claiming a 4-2 victory with Gavin Brindley and Eric Ciccolini netting goals while Erik Portillo blocked 30 shots.

• The Frozen Confines represents Michigan’s 10th outdoor game in history, the highest number for any college program. The Wolverines hold a record of 4-4-1 in outdoor contests.

• Michigan maintains a historical record of 96-51-16 against Ohio State in the 163 matchups conducted. The Wolverines are currently on a five-game victory streak against the Buckeyes, with the last defeat occurring during the Faceoff on the Lake in February 2023.

• Ohio State sports a record of 13-4-1 overall, ranking No. 13 in the most recent USCHO national poll, and sits in fourth place with 16 points in its eight games, having a record of 6-2 in the Big Ten. The Buckeyes have secured victories in their last four matches, including sweeping both Penn State and Notre Dame at Value City Arena.

• Michigan recorded an 11-6-1 mark during the first semester, initially establishing a 10-3-1 record through November. The Wolverines faced three consecutive losses, including two against Minnesota and one against Wisconsin, before concluding the term with an overtime victory over the Badgers. Michigan currently stands fifth in the B1G rankings with 13 points across eight games, and is presently ranked ninth nationally.

• Freshman Michael Hage leads the Wolverines in scoring with 18 points, having netted 10 goals and provided eight assists in 15 games. He ranks second nationally in goals per game, trailing behind Boston College’s Ryan Leonard, and in rookie scoring behind BC’s James Hagens. Garrett Schifsky, Evan Werner, and T.J. Hughes follow closely with 13 points each.

• Logan Stein and Cameron Korpi share goaltending responsibilities. Korpi holds a record of 5-1-1, with a 2.59 goals-against average and a .904 save percentage. Stein has a 6-4 record with a 3.07 GAA and an .893 save percentage.

• Michigan’s power play has a conversion rate of 21 percent, ranking 24th nationally, while their penalty kill is ranked 20th at 83.1 percent. Ohio State’s power play sits at 40th with a 17.2 percent conversion rate, and their penalty kill is ranked 17th at 84.3 percent.

• Ohio State averages 3.22 goals per game, boasting the sixth-best defense — restricting opponents to 1.94 gpg. Michigan’s offense averages 3.00 gpg, with their defense allowing 2.89 gpg.