PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The No. 9 Michigan hockey team found its players as frequent visitors of the penalty box in an attempt to match No. 7 Providence’s level of physicality. Rather than dwelling on their man-disadvantage, the Wolverines relied on their penalty kill unit to make use of the shorthanded play.

The success of Michigan’s penalty unit became the foundation of its victory as the Wolverines (4-0) triumphed over the Friars (0-2), 3-1, for the series sweep. While Providence attempted to capitalize on its power-play opportunities, Michigan’s ability to both kill the penalty and score shorthanded outlasted the Friars’ offensive endeavors.

Early in the first period, the Wolverines scrambled against the Friars as they hit the ice with full speed. Although Michigan started on its heels, i

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