Michigan Crushes Ohio State 8–1 to Secure Historic 100th Victory in Storied Rivalry

Fourteen Wolverines Score as No. 2 Michigan Completes Weekend Sweep; Ivankovic Stops 38 in Dominant Milestone Win

ANN ARBOR, Mich. | The rivalry reached a new milestone on Saturday night as the No. 2-ranked University of Michigan ice hockey team delivered a commanding 8–1 victory over Ohio State at Yost Ice Arena, securing the program’s 100th all-time win against the Buckeyes. The Wolverines (13–3, 6–2 Big Ten) erupted offensively—fourteen players recorded points—while freshman goaltender Jack Ivankovic turned in a career-best 38-save performance to anchor a decisive sweep of their Big Ten rivals.

With the win, Michigan extended its historic series lead over Ohio State (5–7, 1–5 Big Ten) to 100–53–16 through 169 meetings, reinforcing its dominance in one of college hockey’s most tradition-rich rivalries.

FIRST PERIOD: MICHIGAN ATTACKS FIRES EARLY AND OFTEN

Senior winger Josh Eernisse opened the scoring at 9:01, redirecting a point shot from freshman defenseman Asher Barnett, with Garrett Schifsky adding the secondary assist. Moments later, senior forward Kienan Draper doubled the lead with a high short-side finish off assists from Eernisse and Dakoda Rhéaume-Mullen.

Freshman center Cole McKinney drew a slashing penalty at 15:14, and Michigan capitalized immediately. Aidan Park hammered home a one-timer from the left circle, assisted by Jayden Perron and McKinney, pushing the Wolverines to a commanding 3–0 lead after the opening frame. Michigan won the faceoff battle (12–5) and held a slight 10–8 shots advantage.