Category: College
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Big Ten to compete against Hockey East in new ‘Big Ten/Hockey East Challenge Cup’
By Michael Caples – The Big Ten announced today that their six teams will compete against Hockey East in a new ‘challenge’ format this fall. The two conferences will meet in the inaugural Big Ten/Hockey East Challenge from Oct. 18-27, with six games in Hockey East buildings the first week, six games in Big Ten…
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Michigan ranked No. 10 in USA Today college preseason poll
The USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine 19th annual men’s college hockey preseason poll was released today, and the University of Michigan Wolverines cracked the list. Michigan checked in at No. 10 in the rankings, the only school in the state to appear on the list. Rank School 2012-13 Final Ranking 2012-13 Final Record Weeks…
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B1G Media Day: Berenson excited for a new season, new conference
By Nick Barnowski – After missing the NCAA tournament for the first time in 22 years, University of Michigan head coach Red Berenson is looking to rebound. The Wolverines finished seventh in the CCHA last season but came on strong at the end, making it all the way to the CCHA championship game before…
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NCHC announces preseason poll, Western Michigan at No. 5
By Michael Caples – The National Collegiate Hockey Conference announced their preseason poll today, and Western Michigan landed at the No. 5 spot. The Broncos received 61 points in the media-held vote. Former Central Collegiate Hockey Association member Miami University took the top spot, receiving 115 points. Place Team (1st-place votes) Points…
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B1G Media Day: Anastos holds no hard feelings, ready for Big Ten
By Nick Barnowski – Despite being CCHA commissioner from 1998-2011, Michigan State head coach Tom Anastos does not feel resentment towards the fall of the league and the rise of the Big Ten hockey conference. “It’s not bittersweet,” Anastos said. “What I’m happy about is the CCHA had a very nice run, and I…
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Big Ten announces preseason poll, ‘players to watch’ list
By Alyssa Girardi – Big Ten Hockey has released the coaches’ pick for preseason favorites, and Wisconsin came in at the top of the list. The Badgers finished last season 22-13-7 and advanced to the NCAA Tournament, but fell to eventual Frozen Four competitor, UMass-Lowell. Second on the poll is Minnesota, followed by Michigan. Michigan…
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Photos: Checking out a Wolverines practice
MiHockey stopped by the Wolverines’ practice on Sept. 17 for the University of Michigan’s media day. Here are our photos from the skate. (All photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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Big Ten announces TV schedule
By Michael Caples – The Big Ten announced the TV schedule for their inaugural season today, and there are plenty of chances for fans to see the new conference on a variety of networks. The University of Michigan will appear on TV 28 times this season, while Michigan State University will play 27 televised games.…
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Michigan Wolverines’ 2013-14 TV schedule released
The University of Michigan, along with the rest of the Big Ten Conference, released a 28-game television schedule yesterday. The Wolverines will appear on a variety of networks during the inaugural Big Ten season. Fox Sports Detroit (and Fox Sports Detroit Plus) will carry 11 Michigan contests, the Big Ten Network will carry eight games,…