The Michigan Wolverines (18-9-1) dominated the Wisconsin Badgers (10-18) to extend their winning steak to five games and moved into a four-way tie for second in the Big Ten Conference standings.
Friday night was a special game for the Wolverines because it marked the return of defenseman Steven Holtz, who had been sidelined since November due to complications from adenovirus. The illness placed the junior defender in critical condition and almost claimed his life.
Less than three months later, Holtzy was back on the ice and both games played out like a celebration in honor of his return.