Ortmeyer then added an empty-net goal with 15 seconds left in the game to close out the scoring. Scarpace picked up his first win as a Wolverine, making 15 saves on the night. We talked about it after the game last night. We decided he finished last night's game in good standing. It was important to get off to a good start and give him some support.
Confidence is a fragile thing.
O'Malley is a better goalie than he's shown. He knows that and we know that, but in the meantime the job is open and it doesn't matter to me who plays. The ironic thing is that L.J. Scarpace didn't even practice last year, let alone play a game. He hasn't played a game in two years. For him to be able to step in to this situation is pretty impressive.