No. 13 Men’s Hockey Blanks Lake Superior State, 5-0 – Ohio State Buckeyes
1/16/2004 12:00:00 AM | Men's Ice Hockey
Jan. 16, 2004
Box Score
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Led by senior Scott May’s three points, including the 100th of his career, the No. 13 Ohio State men’s hockey team shut out visiting Lake Superior State, 5-0, Friday at Value City Arena. The teams will complete the season series at 8:05 p.m. Saturday at Value City Arena in Columbus.
Senior goalie Mike Betz made 17 saves to record the shutout in net, the 11th blanking of his career to set the Ohio State all-time record. May had two goals and an assist, including the gamewinning tally, to match his season high for goals and points in a game. Freshman Bryce Anderson had a goal and an assist to mark his first career tally and first multiple-point game. Senior Dave Steckel also chipped in a goal and an assist in the win.
Ohio State, which ends a four-game league losing streak, improves to 14-10-0 on the year and 9-7-0 in CCHA play. The Lakers fall to 6-8-5 on the year and 4-7-3 in the conference.
The Buckeyes dominated play in the first period, outshooting the Lakers, 19-4, but could not get the puck past Lake Superior State goalie Matt Violin. Ohio State had the only two power-play chances in the stanza, but was held scoreless.
In the second, the score remained tied at zero until the Buckeyes posted three markers in the final 5:30. Scott May scored on a wrist shot, assisted by Doug Andress (Sr., Iroquois Falls, Ontario) and Sean Collins (Fr., Troy, Mich.) at 14:30. Just over two minutes later (16:53), May scored shorthanded, putting in the rebound of a Dave Steckel (Sr., West Bend, Wis.) shot. Nate Guenin (So., Aliquippa, Pa.) had the second assist on the goal. Steckel ended the scoring in the period with a goal of his own, beating Violin five-hole for his 12th goal of the season. May and Rod Pelley (So., Kitimat, British Columbia) picked up the assists on the goal. OSU outshot the Lakers in the period, 11-9. LSSU was scoreless on two power-play chances and OSU did not score on its one chance, which lasted eight seconds. In the third, Andrew Schembri (Fr., Mississauga, Ontario) put Ohio State up by four with a goal at 4:38, as he beat LSSU goalie Jeff Jaikatis (who replaced Violin at the start of the period) high. Bryce Anderson (Fr., Waterloo, Iowa) assisted on the score. Anderson then scored a goal of his own at 7:39, with Dan Knapp (So., Rochester, Mich.) posting the assist. OSU outshot LSSU in the period, 12-4. LSSU was scoreless on the only power-play chance of the stanza.
Betz ended the game with 17 saves in 59:54. Violin had 27 stops in 40:00, while Jakaitis had 10 saves in 20:00.
Ohio State and Lake Superior both were 0-for-3 on the power play in the game. Each team was assessed three penalties for six minutes.
Postgame Notes
The shutout was Betz’s third on the season and 11th of his career. He broke Bill McKenzie’s career mark of 10, set from 1970-72. Betz now owns the program records for career wins (67), career shutouts (11), season goals-against average (2.24 in 2003) and season shutouts (5).
May is the 49th Buckeye to reach the 100-point mark for his career. He ended the game with 101 points to tie for 46th all-time with Bill Davidge (74-77) and Jim Witherspoon (1971-74).
May’s shorthanded goal was his first of the season and of his career. Ohio State has five shorthanded goals on the season; the squad had six in 43 games last year.
Pelley extended his scoring streak to three (2-0-1) with his assist on Steckel’s goal.
In six games against Lake State, Betz has three shutouts and is 5-0-1. His career goals-against average against the Lakers is .49.
OSU is unbeaten in its last eight games against the Lakers, with a 6-0-2 mark.
Postgame Quotes
Ohio State head coach John Markell
On the game
“It was nice to see a win like this tonight. I want to congratulate Scott May on his 100th career point. Bryce Anderson has been working hard all season. It was great to see him score his first goal.”
On the game Saturday
“The job is not done. The second night the Lakers always kick it into gear. They will be a different team tomorrow. We know it is a 120-minute weekend and we have to be prepared to play with tempo.”
Ohio State senior goalie Mike Betz
On the game
“There were one or two tough saves but tonight I just wanted to stay focused and keep things clean. It was only a matter of time before we scored the way we were pouring on the shots. It was back to simple saves and being consistent.
“You have to give credit to Lake Superior. The bussed down here for 10 hours and gave it a great effort. They hung around until 10 minutes in the second and they will be ready to go tomorrow night.
On setting the OSU career shutout record
“It’s nice to get the record but records are made to broken. I need to get as many (records) as I can before (sophomore goalie) Dave Caruso takes over.”
Ohio State senior forward Scott May
On his 100th career point
“Milestones are something exciting. Goals give you something to shoot for in your career. After Christmas you have time to reflect on the season so I knew where I stood. I’ve been trying to chase it down for a while.
On the Buckeyes freshmen
“(Bryce Anderson) got his first goal tonight. It’s nice to see the freshmen score because we’re a veteran team. They made a 3-0 game 5-0 pretty quick.
Ohio State freshman forward Bryce Anderson
On his goal
“It definitely feels good to contribute. Milestones are goals you have to shoot for and now I’m 96 away from 100 points.”
Hockey Game Box Score (Final) Ohio State Men’s Hockey 2003-04 Lake Superior State vs #13 Ohio State (Jan 16, 2004 at Columbus, Ohio)
Lake Superior State (6-8-5, 4-7-3 CCHA) vs. Ohio State (14-10-0, 9-7-0 CCHA) Date: Jan 16, 2004 Location: Columbus, Ohio Arena: Value City Arena Attendance:4183 Start time:7:05 pm End time:9:08 pm Total time:2:03
Goals by Period 1 2 3 Tot ———————————- Lake Superior State. 0 0 0 – 0 Ohio State………. 0 3 2 – 5
1st period – Penalties – Steve McJannet, LSSU (obstruction-interference) 7:00; Ren Fauci, LSSU (hooking) 9:34.
2nd period – 1, OSU, Scott May/7 (Doug Andress/13, Sean Collins/9) 14:30. 2, OSU, Scott May/8 (Dave Steckel/6, Nate Guenin/14) 16:53 (sh). 3, OSU, Dave Steckel/12 (Scott May/10, Rod Pelley/5) 18:44. Penalties – Tim Krueckl, LSSU (obstruction-cross checking) :28; Rod Pelley, OSU (slashing) :36; Rod Pelley, OSU (obstruction-holding) 16:36.
3rd period – 4, OSU, Andrew Schembri/4 (Bryce Anderson/3) 4:38. 5, OSU, Bryce Anderson/1 (Dan Knapp/12) 7:39. Penalties – Andrew Schembri, OSU (holding the stick) 14:59.
Shots on goal – LSSU 4-9-4 17; OSU 19-11-12 42.
Power plays – LSSU 0 of 3; OSU 0 of 3.
Penalties – LSSU 3 (6 min); OSU 3 (6 min).
Goalies – LSSU, Jeff Jakaitis (20:00 minutes, 12 shots-10 saves) , Matt Violin 4-6-3 (40:00, 30-27); OSU, Mike Betz 11-9-0 (59:54, 17-17) , EMPTY NET (00:06, 0-0).
A-4183 T-2:03 Three stars: 1. Scott May 2. Dave Steckel 3. Mike Betz Referee:Dan Brown Linesman:Randy Chin; Eric Smevoll Win-Mike Betz (11-9-0). Loss-Matt Violin (4-6-3).
