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Wolverines clip 'Hawks for title

Miami still earns No. 1 seed after tournament run

Dan Kukla

Issue date: 3/25/08 Section: Sports
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The RedHawks overcame an early deficit and two game misconducts for checking from

behind that led to both Jones and freshman forward Justin Vaive being ejected from game one of the series.

BGSU opened the game's scoring with a second period goal. Just 16 seconds later, Miami answered with the equalizer from freshman Pat Cannone.

Jones' ejection came shortly afterward, leaving the 'Hawks captain-less in a tied CCHA playoff game. Unfazed, the Red and White went on to score three unanswered goals to cruise to a 4-1 victory.

"We had to go through a lot of adversity and some undisciplined penalties," said head coach Enrico Blasi, "but I thought out guys did a pretty good job of weathering the storm."

Miami punched their ticket to Detroit March 15 with a 4-2 series-clinching win. It was not easy, however, as the Falcons did not leave Oxford without a fight. Bowling Green played furiously all night, posting a blistering 43 shots on goal.

"They were playing desperate hockey and that's what you have to do when it's one and done," Jones said of Bowling Green's effort. "They are a good team, we just capitalized on a few more chances."

After being swept on their home ice by underdog Lake Superior State University in last year's CCHA quarterfinals, the RedHawks headed back to Joe Louis Arena for the second time in three years.

Miami's visit looked to be short-lived as the 'Hawks found themselves down 1-0 late in their semifinal match against Notre Dame.

No longer in the comfort of its home or with the cushion of a three game series, Miami frantically fought for its tournament life.

With just 3.4 seconds remaining, Jones screened CCHA Goaltender of the Year, Jordan Pearce, allowing Mitch Ganzak to wrist the game-tying goal into the back of the Irish net. Six minutes into the ensuing overtime period, defenseman Alec Martinez powered a slap shot from just inside the blue line past Pearce for the game winner.
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