Oh My Michigan

While the NBA and college basketball provide memorable highlight reel dunks and game winners, there is something to be said about hockey goals that require so much skill and coordination, that only a few times have they been performed in elite level competition.  Many kids growing up have seen what is dubbed as "The Michigan" hockey move. That goal tied the game in the '96 NCAA West Regional and Michigan would go on to defeat Boston University that year in the Frozen Four Championship Game.  Compare that video to this gem that I believe trumped "The Michigan:"

 Mikael Granlund, who hails from Finland, added a twist to the move that resembles a lacrosse style goal.  As he skates behind the net, you'll notice he brilliantly pops the puck up onto the blade of his stick.  What makes this goal greater than "The Michigan" is that fact that Granlund, a draft pick of the Minnesota Wild, never stops his forward motion.  There are a lot of filthy goals floating around on YouTube, but the attention to detail and display of advanced hockey skill, makes this one my favorite.

-Pat