Ohio State men's hockey had its ups and downs in 2016-17 but overall the season was one of outstanding achievement for both individual players and the team as a whole.
Ohio State scored twice in the third period to force overtime against Minnesota-Duluth but goalie Hunter Miska bedeviled the Buckeyes in the extra session and UMD advanced.
Ohio State squares off with a formidable foe right out of the gate. Buckeye coach Steve Rohlik stresses identity and defense as two important keys for his team this week.