Miami vs. Alaska Post Game Notes
3/11/2011 12:00:00 AM | Hockey
March 11, 2011
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Miami vs. Alaska, CCHA Second Round
March 11, 2011
Steve Cady Arena - Oxford, Ohio
With the win Friday, Miami extends its unbeaten streak to 10 games (7-0-3) and now has a season-long four-game win streak. The `Hawks have also won six of their last seven contests.
Senior Andy Miele's goal in the third period increases his point streak to a career-long 14 games. Miele moved into sole possession of sixth place on the Miami single-season points list with his 62nd point of the season. It broke a tie with Randy Robitaille (1996-97), Chris Bergeron (1992-93) and Steve Morris (1979-80). Miele also moved into a tie for eighth on the Miami career points list with Kevin Beaton with 150 points.
Junior Patrick Tiesling's goal was just his second career goal and his first-career game-winning goal. Freshman Max Cook assisted on the score and it was his second career assist.
Friday's win gives the RedHawks 20 wins on the year. This is the sixth consecutive season and eight in the last nine that the RedHawks have recorded at least 20 wins.
Senior Carter Camper's assist moves him within two points of Rick Kuraly for second in Miami history in career points with 177.
The last time the RedHawks were held scoreless in the first period and prevailed to win was February 4, 2011 against Michigan.
The Miami penalty kill was a successful 6-6 Friday, improving the overall percentage to 88.8% (166/187) for the season, which is second nationally, and 38 of 39 dating back to the February 4-5 Michigan series.
In the past three games, Miami has scored nine third period goals after averaging just over one in the third period over the first 32 games (34 goals in the third period in the first 32 games).
Junior Chris Wideman's goal was his first since Jan. 22, 2011 and his third of the season.
Friday's CCHA Tournament victory over Alaska is the first victory over the Nanooks in the postseason since March 13, 1994, the only other time the team's met in the CCHA Tournament.
