June 3, 2008 - BEARS PUNCH TICKET TO FINALS, ELIMINATE ST. X AT HOME, 14-6

The Golden Bears wil get a chance to win their fifth straight state title thanks to a convincing 14-6 win over visiting Cincinnati St. Xavier. The Golden Bears jumped to a 9-2 halftime lead en route to their fourth straight win. UA was led in scoring by a pair of senior attackman. Adam Donahue and Eric Hanover each scored three goals against the Bombers.

"We had a quick start," Wolford said. "We jumped out quick and got some good looks and then put it on cruise control and forgot what had gotten us there."

The Bears took a 13-5 lead after three quarters. The final goal of the period came off the stick of freshman Luke Treece thanks to an assist by senior captain and close defenseman Grant Oliver. Senior Trip Taylor scored the Bears' final goal with 4:33 left. UA senior captain Alex Benedick played the first three quarters. Junior Teddy Dugger played all but the final minute and half of the fourth quarter before giving way to sophomore Daniel Kloos.

"We got everybody in the game," according to Wolford. "That's good since those guys practice all season and I was
glad we got them a chance in a big ballgame."