By Dan Stillman
Daily Sports Writer
DETROIT - As if there isn't enough irony in the world of sport.
It was all the way back on Nov. 2 when the Michigan hockey team suffered its first loss of the season.
The scene - a raucous Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing. Michigan State scored in the final minute of play to beat Michigan, 5-4. The Wolverines then proceeded to run off 23 straight games without a loss, setting a school record.
So, for those familiar with the omnipresent phenomenon of sports irony, it was no surprise that the Spartans were also the ones to end the Wolverines' unbeaten streak Saturday night at Joe Louis Arena.
Now, some memorable moments from the streak:
But a goal from Matt Herr followed by John Madden's shorthanded conversion ties the game for good, keeping the streak alive.
Legg going to the ESPYs: Michigan senior Mike Legg has been invited to and will attend the ESPY (Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly) Awards show tonight in New York City.
Legg's father, Chuck, will accompany his son, whose famous lacrosse-style goal in last year's NCAA West Regional against Minnesota is nominated for "Outrageous Play of the Year".
The goal not only amazed the world of sports, it also tied the game. Michigan went on to win that game and eventually the national championship.
The ESPYs will be televised by ESPN tonight, starting at 8 o'clock, live from Radio City Music Hall.
The red baron: Sports Illustrated recognized Michigan coach and former NHL player Red Berenson in its "Catching Up With ..." section of last week's issue.
Included is a picture of the then-St. Louis Blue, nicknamed "The Red Baron," on the April 7, 1969, cover of the magazine.
Berenson, however, was not impressed with the honor.
"Last year, when we won the national championship, they didn't give us any recognition," Berenson said. "I'm not interested in any personal recognition from 30 years ago."