The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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Last season, junior left wing Alex Guptill finished first on the team in points (36), goals (16), shots (144) and game-winning goals (three), while ending up second in assists (20) and power-play goals (five). photo by per Kjeldsen put up incredible numbers for a team that wasn't very good, posting a .929 save percentage and a 2.35 goals-against average in earning All-CCHA Rookie Team honorable mention honors. Defense — Craig Dalrymple, Ohio State: The 6-5, 225-pounder was the lone rookie to play in all 40 of OSU's games last season, and he led all Buckeye defenseman with 17 points, including 14 assists. Dalrymple is a building block for Ohio State's possible ascent. Defense — Ben Marshall, Minnesota: A seventh-round draft choice of the Detroit Red Wings in 2010, Marshall is a complete player, capable of occupying a role on the penalty kill or the power play. He has 12 goals and 20 assists in two seasons. Forward — Ryan Dzingel, Ohio State: Awarded CCHA honorable mention distinction in 2013, Dzingel led the Scarlet and Gray in scoring with 38 points, including 16 markers. In two seasons, he has 23 goals and 39 assists. Forward — Nic Kerdiles, Wisconsin: A 2012 second-round pick of the Anaheim Ducks, the California native is on the verge of a breakout year after being named the WCHA Final Five MVP in 2013 with three goal and five assists in UW's playoff-championship run. Forward — Nate Condon, Minnesota: A senior, the 6-0, 198-pound Condon has been a dynamic penalty killer for the Golden Gophers and may now have the chance to play a bigger role offensively. In three seasons, he's notched 31 goals and 47 assists. * Bob Miller helped contribute to the sidebars