The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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U-M's 2007 Centers Were Most Productive Of The Red Berenson Era During his 29 previous seasons, Red Berenson has coached so many great centers, and season after season, the men in the middle produced offensively for the Maize and Blue. In 2007, though, they contributed more than ever before. Here is a look at the most productive seasons of U-M centers, using each team's top four. YearCenters G A P 1996Brendan Morrison 38 44 72 2007T.J. Hensick 23 46 69 Kevin Hilton 10 51 61 Kevin Porter 24 34 58 John Madden 27 30 57 Andrew Cogliano 24 26 50 Matt Herr 18 13 31 Chad Kolarik 18 27 45 Totals 93138221 Totals 89133222 Comment: Morrison holds Michigan reComment: Hensick is considered one of the top offensive-minded centers in school history, but the sheer depth of this group stands out. cords for points (284) and assists (182), while Hilton enjoyed monster junior (51 points) and senior years (61). 1997Brendan Morrison 31 57 88 John Madden 26 37 63 Matt Herr 29 23 52 Bobby Hayes 6 11 17 Totals 92128220 Comment: Arguably the top offensive center of all time and the top defensive center, Morrison and Madden both enjoyed career years. 1995Brendan Morrison 23 53 76 Kevin Hilton 20 31 51 John Madden 21 22 43 Rob Gordon 15 26 41 Totals 79132211 Comment: Gordon spent just one season in Ann Arbor before leaving for the pros, and probably regrets it after playing in just four NHL games. T.J. Hensick led the way for the Wolverines in 2007, racking up 69 points (23 goals and 46 assists) en route to first-team AllAmerica honors. Photo by Eric Bronson 1991Brian Wiseman Mark Ouimet Don Stone Mike Helber Totals 25 33 58 18 32 50 21 27 48 15 22 37 79114193 Comment: The gap between the first-line center and fourth-line center was remarkably narrow, giving every forward a chance to play with talent.