There is nothing quite like postseason hockey. The thrill, stress, anxiety and elation are unmatched in sports. For fans of the Michigan Wolverines, these feelings are already understood because seemingly every game this season has been a roller coaster of emotions.
Entering the Big Ten Tournament, the two-time defending tournament champions had grown comfortable in uncomfortable situations, which is the best and worst thing about the Wolverines. Facing Notre Dame in the quarterfinals, Michigan kept to form.
In game one, after trailing early 1-0, Michigan stormed back to take a 2-1 lead thanks to goals from Rutger McGroarty and Nick Moldenhauer before the first intermission.