Category: Michigan Tech Huskies
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NCAA D1 council approves rule changes for college hockey recruiting
By @MichaelCaples – The NCAA D1 Council has approved rule changes that will alter the recruiting timeline for Division 1 men’s hockey prospects. It comes “with the goal of slowing down and improving the recruiting experience,” per a release from College Hockey, Inc. The highlights: Eliminating all recruiting conversations (whether initiated by a coach…
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NCAA announces D1 men’s ice hockey regional sites 2020, 2021
By @MichaelCaples – The 2020 Frozen Four is coming to Little Caesars Arena. The path to get there has just been announced by the NCAA. Today, the college hockey world learned what the host sites will be both for the 2020 and 2021 D1 men’s ice hockey regionals. In 2020, the hosts will be:…
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Michigan D1 schools shut out of NCAA Tournament for second time since 1979
By @MichaelCaples – None of the Michigan-based D1 hockey programs were anxiously awaiting the results of the NCAA Tournament reveal on ESPNU Sunday night. It’s now official – the State of Michigan will not have a team competing for a spot in the Frozen Four. The NCAA officially announced its bracket for the 2019…
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Matt Roy scores first NHL goal
By @MichaelCaples – Cross off that hockey bucket-list item, Matt Roy. Last night, the Canton native and Michigan Tech product scored his first NHL goal. The Los Angeles Kings defenseman found the back of the net in the middle stages of the third period Thursday night, tying the game at 2-2 and putting his…
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Joel L’Esperance scores first NHL goal
By @MichaelCaples – Big night for the L’Esperance family… Joel just scored his first NHL goal. The Brighton native and Michigan Tech product crossed a major moment off his hockey bucket list Thursday night, finding the back of the net in the second period of his Dallas Stars’ game with the Minnesota Wild. Here’s…
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WCHA All-League Teams announced
By @MichaelCaples – The WCHA has announced its 2018-19 All-League Teams, with Michigan names throughout. Congrats to the following players: First Team Troy Loggins – Senior – Northern Michigan Diego Cuglietta – Senior – Lake Superior State Philip Beaulieu – Junior – Northern Michigan Cooper Zech – Freshman – Ferris State (South Lyon native)…
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Michigan Tech’s Jake Lucchini signs with Pittsburgh
By @MichaelCaples – Jake Lucchini won’t have to change his wardrobe much – the colors are pretty similar. He will be moving, though. The Michigan Tech senior has signed a one-year, entry-level contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins, the NHL franchise announced today. The contract will begin next season; Lucchini will report to Wilkes/Barre-Scranton Penguins…
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Michigan Tech goaltender Matt Jurusik named NCAA first star of the week
By @StefanKubus – It was a career weekend for Michigan Tech’s Matt Jurusik. The junior netminder from LaGrange, Ill. recorded the first two shutouts of his season to keep Alaska Anchorage at bay this past weekend. Friday’s game saw Jurusik stop all 18 shots he faces in a 3-0 win before turning away all 21…
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Huskies play in below-zero outdoor game to kick off Minnesota Hockey Day
By @MichaelCaples – It was 10 below zero at puck drop. Joe Shawhan said the boys still had a good time though. To help kick off the 2019 Hockey Day in Minnesota festivities, Michigan Tech traveled to the shores of Lake Bemidji for an outdoor contest with the Bemidji State Friday night. The home…
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2019 Hobey Baker nominees announced
By @MichaelCaples – The fan vote for the Hobey Baker Award is now open, which marks the college hockey audience’s first look at this year’s list of nominees. Check out all of the Michigan names who appear on the list for college hockey’s most prestigious individual award (Michigan natives in bold, Michigan residents in…