Special to The Detroit News
Michigan used a complete game — stifling defense, clutch saves by tournament Most Outstanding Player Erik Portillo and rapid-fire scoring — to beat Minnesota on Saturday night, 4-3, to claim the Big Ten tournament championship in Minneapolis.
The Wolverines dominated all but the first and last minute of the game, with the Golden Gophers scoring first and then twice in the final minute.
Portillo and Michigan captain Nick Blankenburg (Romeo High) were handed the large silver cup trophy and skated around with it before being swarmed by teammates for a group photo.