MCRHL Finishes Fall Semester in Grandville, MI

Rivertown Sports was host to some of the most exciting games thus far in the 2003-2004 MCRHL Regular Season. Illinois scared Michigan State early with a 4-2 lead, but the Spartans refused to end their perfect season, and won the game 7-4 in the final period of play. Western Michigan won two games against nationally ranked Michigan and Ohio State in two of the most physical games of the MCRHL Season. Eastern Michigan made its second Hockey Weekend appearance and played two tight games against Illinois and Ball State. The Eagles lost to the Illini in the final seconds of the game by a score of 7-6, and then tied against Ball State in a 7-7 game. Some of the most exciting games of the weekend occurred in the Second Bracket. Michigan State B looked to improve upon its 1-3 record, and did so by defeating Ohio State B and Michigan Tech. Michigan Tech scared a couple of teams by leading early against both Michigan State B and Western Michigan B, but ended up losing those games in the later periods. The Huskies did end up winning their first game in club history by defeating Ohio State B 6-3. In an exhibition game within the Second Bracket Ohio State B played strong in a game which they had a final shot on goal with 2.2 seconds left. The Ohio State players thought they had scored to tie the game, but were heartbroken to find the goalie lift his pad, and have the puck sitting on top of the goal line. The MCRHL Regular Season has hit its midpoint with Western Michigan sitting atop the standings with a 13-2 record. Michigan State is close behind with a perfect 12-0 record with one win in hand against the league leading Broncos. Michigan and Ohio State currently sit third and fourth respectively. The Second Bracket Standings are almost complete with Illinois State B, Michigan B, Michigan Tech, Michigan State B, Western Michigan B, and Ohio State B all needing two or less games to complete their regular season. Michigan B, Eastern Michigan B, and Western Michigan B sit atop the Second Bracket Standings. The MCRHL will pick back up in the Spring at the Megaplex in Homer Glen, IL.