No. 1 Michigan hockey stays unbeaten with buzzer-beating win over No. 5 WMU
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Key Points:
- Will Horcoff scored a game-winning wrist shot with 0.1 seconds left to give No. 1 Michigan a 3-2 victory over No. 5 Western Michigan at Yost Ice Arena, improving Michigan's record to 7-0.
- Western Michigan challenged the goal for offside, but it was upheld, continuing a pattern of late-game drama between the two schools, similar to their football matchup earlier this season.
- Michigan overcame a strong performance by Broncos goalie Quentin Miller, who had allowed only two goals in four games, by scoring twice early in the third period to take the lead.
- Michigan goalie Jack Ivankovic made 27 saves on 29 shots, helping secure the win in a back-and-forth game between two national championship contenders.
- The teams previously split a top-five series last season and will next meet on January 30 in an outdoor game at Western Michigan's Waldo Stadium.
