On March 13, Michigan hockey head coach Red Berenson gave a lengthy interview as part of the media blitz surrounding the Big Ten hockey tournament that was going to be played that weekend at Joe Louis Arena. It wasn’t a happy interview.
Berenson admitted that, “We’re not like a typical Michigan team. You look at the Big Ten – goals for, we’re last. Goals against, we’re last. Penalty killing? We’re last. Power play? We’re middle of the pack. Net special teams? We’re last. This has been a tough year.”
When asked about his future, Red said, “I can’t defend our season very well.