The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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Michigan's Best Postseason Performers Since 2000 season goaltender in the Red Berenson era (1985-present), winning a greater percentage of his starts (.813) than any other netminder, while recording the lowest goals-against average (1.69) and greatest save percentage (.936). So who are some other standout playoff performers? Here is a look at the Wolverines' best during the past decade. 1. Forward Mike Cammalleri, 2000-02: In 20 career post- season games, the center had 14 goals and 14 assists, aver- aging 1.4 points per contest in leading U-M to Frozen Fours in 2001 and 2002. 2. Forward Jed Ortmeyer, 2000-03: A two-time captain, Fifth-year senior Shawn Hunwick may just be the best post- Ortmeyer blossomed as a junior and senior, contributing 11 goals and five assists in 15 games from 2002-03, including a pair of game-winners in four NCAA Tournament contests. 3. Forward Chad Kolarik, 2005-08: Though overshad- top playmaker in the past 10 years, Hensick had 19 assists to go along with 11 goals during 24 postseason games (1.3 points per game). 5. Goalie Al Montoya, 2003-05: Only Hunwick has posted a lower postseason goals-against average than Montoya (1.80) and a higher save percentage (.928) than the three- I don't think there is any reason for Shawn not to be mentioned right be- low Turco. "Being in that conversation is praise enough, and Shawn would tell you that he doesn't need to be considered No. 1 or No. 2 or No. 3. That doesn't mat- ter to him." If Hunwick can lead Michigan owed by classmate Kevin Porter, Kolarik proved more pro- ductive in the postseason with 29 points (12 goals and 17 assists) in 23 playoff games (1.3 points per game). 4. Forward T.J. Hensick, 2004-07: Arguably Michigan's year starter, who went 15-5-0 in 20 CCHA and NCAA playoff games. 6. Forward Kevin Porter, 2005-08: The 2008 Hobey Baker Award winner carried U-M in his senior season, scoring al- most half (six) of his 13 career postseason goals in leading Michigan to the Frozen Four in 2008. He finished his playoff career with 22 points in 23 games. 7. Forward Jeff Tambellini, 2003-05: Many fans still la- ment Tambellini's early exit after he notched six goals and four assists in six postseason games in his junior year, cap- ping a three-year career in which he had 10 goals and 13 helpers in 20 playoff contests. 8. Forward Louie Caporusso, 2008-11: Caporusso aver- aged 1.9 points per game during the Wolverines' 10 post- season contests in 2010, contributing eight markers and seven helpers, and he finished his career with 12 goals and 15 assists in 26 playoff games. 9. Defenseman Jack Johnson, 2006-07: Johnson made the most of his two seasons in Ann Arbor, contributing three goals and eight assists, with a plus/minus of plus-11, in 10 postseason contests. 10. Forward Carl Hagelin, 2008-11: Like Caporusso, Hagelin enjoyed a big junior campaign, netting five goals and six assists in 10 playoff games. Overall, he scored 11 goals and added 13 helpers in 28 games. — Michael Spath Rk. Goalie MICHIGAN'S ALL-TIME LEADERS IN WINS Through Feb. 14 1. Marty Turco 2. Steve Shields to the national championship in his senior year, there will be no deny- ing his legacy. "If we do it this year … we've 8. Shawn Hunwick 2010-12 * NCAA record 2003-05 2006-09 won the Great Lake Invitational a few times, the regular-season title, the CCHA playoffs, gone to the Frozen Four, played for the NCAA championship, but it feels a little incomplete," Hunwick said. "Obviously, there has been only one goalie in the last 50 years that's been able to do it at Michigan. Marty Turco is the guy that every goalie after him has measured himself against. "All he ever did was win, and that's 3. Josh Blackburn 1999-2002 4. Al Montoya 5. Billy Sauer 1995-98 1991-94 Years Wins Win Pct. 127* 111 92 86 71 48 .806 .799 .680 .732 .688 .682 1. Shawn Hunwick 2010-12 2. Bryan Hogan Rk. Goalie 3. Josh Blackburn 1999-2002 2.29 4. Marty Turco 5. Billy Sauer 2008-11 1995-98 2006-08 2.32 2.56 the most important thing to me, too, no matter who gets the credit. But if you win that final game, people will recognize you as a great goalie." ❑ Hunwick boasted a 48-21-7 career record, including 13-3 in the postseason, through Feb. 14. PHOTO BY LON HORWEDEL 1. Shawn Hunwick 2010-12 2. Bryan Hogan 3. Al Montoya 4. Bob Gray 5. Billy Sauer Rk. Goalie 2008-11 MICHIGAN'S ALL-TIME LEADERS IN SAVE PERCENTAGE Through Feb. 14 2003-05 .90806 1962-64 .90798 2006-08 .90792 MICHIGAN'S ALL-TIME LEADERS IN GOALS-AGAINST AVERAGE Through Feb. 14 Years GAA 2.11 2.18 Years Save Pct. .927 .909 MARCH 2012 THE WOLVERINE 99