Men’s Hockey: Ohio State Drops 2-0 Decision to Northern Michigan – Ohio State Buckeyes
2/15/2008 12:00:00 AM | Men's Ice Hockey
COLUMBUS, Ohio The Ohio State men’s hockey team outshot Northern Michigan, 46-26, but could not get the puck past goalie Brian Stewart, as the Buckeyes fell to the Wildcats, 2-0, Friday in Value City Arena.
The teams will close out the two-game series at 7:05 p.m. Saturday in Value City Arena. The Buckeyes will honor their eight-member senior class in a ceremony postgame.
Neither team was able to score in the first period, with the Buckeyes outshooting the Wildcats, 17-7. The Buckeyes were unable to score on three power-play chances, including an extended 5-on-3 chance. Northern Michigan had one power-play opportunity.
The Wildcats got on the board at 11:45 on Matt Siddall’s goal just one second after a NMU power-play chance expired. Late in the period the Wildcats thought they had extended their lead to two, but the goal was overturned after the referee replayed the goal and ruled a player was in the crease. Stewart made 14 saves in the period. Ohio State had just one power-play chance, while NMU was 0-for-2 with the man advantage.
In the third, the teams combined for 27 shots, with Ohio State putting 15 on net. Buckeye goalie Joseph Palmer kept the NMU lead to one with an outstanding save less than four minutes into the period, sliding to make the stop on a 2-on-1 break. The Buckeyes had a goal of their own overturned after review at 12:33, after the replay showed the puck had been touched by a high stick. Northern Michigan scored the only goal of the period with 51 seconds left, as Mark Olver tallied after the Buckeyes pulled Palmer for the extra attacker. Ohio State had the only power-play chance of the period.
Stewart made 46 saves in all 60 minutes for the win. Palmer played 59:42 and allowed one goal.
Neither team was able to score on the power play NMU was 0-for-3 and Ohio State was 0-for-5.
Postgame Notes
Senior Tommy Goebel had his scoring streak ended at six (6-3-9).
The Buckeyes were shut out for the second time this season and the first time since Jan. 19 vs. Michigan State in Columbus.
Ohio State’s 46 shots were the second-highest total this season, behind the 48 vs. Mercyhurst in the season opener. The team has had 35 or more shots in six of the last seven games.
Postgame Quotes
John Markell, Ohio State head coach
On the nature of the game
“It was a goaltending duel tonight. We were provided opportunities to get goals, but we couldn’t convert. The third period especially we had some shots but I think we pressed a little too much. In our goal, Joe Palmer stood tall and made some big saves.”
On getting the puck in the net
“We have to figure out a way to score some goals, especially on the power play. The execution was there but I think we got a little anxious and couldn’t make plays when we needed to. When you take 44 shots on goal and not one goes in it can be frustrating, but we just have to keep shooting and be aggressive.”
Johann Kroll, Ohio State senior defenseman
On the game
“Defensively we were pretty good. We began to get really aggressive in the third. Joe (Palmer) played great.”
On Brian Stewart’s 46 saves
“You have to give (Brian) Stewart credit; he was awesome all night.”
On having zero goals on 46 shots
“We were trying to throw everything at the net and get some rebounds. We just couldn’t get the puck in the net.”
On his emotions going into Senior Night Saturday
“I don’t really know. Right now I’m just disappointed about the loss tonight. The past three years the guys got pretty emotional. Maybe it will hit me tomorrow.”
Walt Kyle, Northern Michigan head coach
On Northern Michigan’s first win in the Schottenstein Center
“We have struggled down here and we knew we had to play well to get points.”
On Ohio State
“They had enough quality shots but Brian Stewart did a good job and we were fortunate to convert. They’re a good team.”
On game two
“We have to do better. We’ll be a better team tomorrow because we know they’ll be a better team.”
On Brian Stewart
“We give Brian a lot of credit. We struggled early as a team and made our goalies face goals they shouldn’t. He’s clearly taken the starting role over and pulled us out of an 1-8 start.”
Brian Stewart, Northern Michigan sophomore goalie
On the shutout
“It goes through my head during the game but I try not to think about it because the puck usually goes in when I start thinking about it.”
On the game
“I knew it was going to be a battle because we struggle down here. Our defense has been doing a great job limiting the rebounds and not giving many second chances.
Hockey Game Box Score (Final)
Ohio State Men’s Hockey 2007-08
Northern Michigan vs. Ohio State (Feb 15, 2008 at Columbus, Ohio)
Northern Michigan (13-15-3, 10-11-2) vs. Ohio State (9-21-3, 5-16-2)
Date: Feb 15, 2008 Location: Columbus, Ohio Arena: Value City Arena
Attendance:4279 Start time:7:05 pm End time:9:10 pm Total time:2:05
Goals by Period 1 2 3 Tot
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Northern Michigan… 0 1 1 – 2
Ohio State………. 0 0 0 – 0
1st period – Penalties – Sergio Somma, OSU (cth elbowing) 6:31;
Nick Sirota, NMU (tripping) 7:20; TJ Miller, NMU (cross-checking)
7:57; Matt Siddall, NMU (charging) 17:43.
2nd period – 1, NMU, Matt Siddall/9 (Mark Olver/14, Erik
Gustafsson/13) 11:45. Penalties – Kyle Hood, OSU (hooking) 1:46; Billy
Smith, NMU (tripping) 5:06; Kyle Hood, OSU (o-hooking) 9:44.
3rd period – 2, NMU, Mark Olver/11 (Nick Sirota/13, Brian
Stewart/1) 19:09 (empty net). Penalties – Matt Siddall, NMU (charging)
8:47.
Shots on goal – NMU 7-7-12 26; OSU 17-14-15 46.
Power plays – NMU 0 of 3; OSU 0 of 5.
Penalties – NMU 5 (10 min); OSU 3 (6 min).
Goalies – NMU, Brian Stewart 9-10-3 (60:00 minutes, 46 shots-46
saves); OSU, Joseph Palmer 7-15-3 (59:42, 25-24) , EMPTY NET (00:18,
0-0).
Penalty shots – None.
A-4279 T-2:05
Three stars: 1. Brian Stewart 2. Matt Siddall 3. Joseph Palmer
Referee:Matt Shegos AR:Tony Molina; Paul Rigby
Win-Brian Stewart (9-10-3). Loss-Joseph Palmer (7-15-3).
