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Michigan to face Notre Dame in CCHA Finals after pounding Miami

Michigan will be playing for its season tomorrow afternoon against Notre Dame in the CCHA Finals. With a win, they capture the Mason Cup and an NCAA Tournament berth.

By Jeff Cox
Red Berenson and the Michigan Wolverines will have a chance to keep their NCAA Tournament streak alive Sunday against Notre Dame.
Red Berenson and the Michigan Wolverines will have a chance to keep their NCAA Tournament streak alive Sunday against Notre Dame.
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The Michigan Wolverines have made the NCAA Tournament 22 years in a row. That streak was in serious jeopardy after an up and down season where goaltending was a huge issue for Red Berenson's team.

Michigan is now one win away from a 23rd consecutive trip to the NCAA Tournament after defeating Miami, 6-2, in the CCHA Semifinals. If the Wolverines defeat Notre Dame in the CCHA Finals Sunday afternoon at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Berenson's remarkable streak will continue.

After a scoreless second period, Michigan erupted for four straight goals to take a 4-0 lead. Andrew Copp scored twice before Luke Moffatt and A.J. Treais added a goal each. Alex Guptill added two goals in the third period for insurance.

Miami will be a one seed or two seed when the NCAA Tournament field is announced Sunday night.

Jeff Cox covers college hockey for SBNation. Follow him on twitter @JeffCoxSBNation.