Category: College
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Charles Williams named top-ten finalist for Hobey Baker Award
By @StefanKubus – The top ten finalists for college hockey’s most prestigious individual award were named Wednesday. Canisius senior goaltender and Canton native Charles Williams was named a Hobey Baker Award finalist, the lone Michigan representative on the list. Williams, already named a Mike Richter Award (top goaltender) semifinalist, has posted a 19-6-5 record this…
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Wolverines’ Zach Nagelvoort named B1G first star in final week
By @MichaelCaples – The final Big Ten weekly stars for the 2016-17 regular season were announced today, and Zach Nagelvoort made sure to go out with a bang. The Wolverines’ senior netminder was named the first star of the week, after Nagelvoort posted a shutout during ‘senior night’ at Yost Saturday night. The native of…
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Big Ten announces All-Conference Teams, postseason awards
By @MichaelCaples – The Big Ten announced its postseason awards today, and, as expected, there wasn’t much recognition for the Michigan-based programs. Here are the results: Player of the Year – Tyler Sheehy (Minnesota) Scoring champions – Tyler Sheehy (Minnesota) and Mason Jobst (Ohio State, Muskegon Lumberjacks alum) Goaltender of the Year – Eric Schierhorn…
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Big Ten Tournament field is set
By @MichaelCaples – The tournament field is set for the upcoming 2017 Big Ten Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament at Joe Louis Arena. The tournament will be the last college hockey games played at The Joe before the Red Wings move to Little Caesars Arena; the Big Ten will also be switching to campus sites for…
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PHOTOS: Wolverines beat Penn State Friday night at Yost
The Michigan Wolverines welcomed Penn State to Yost Ice Arena for the first of a two-game series Friday night, and the home team picked up a 3-2 win over the visitors. (Photos by Andrew Knapik/MiHockey)
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Northern Michigan parts ways with head coach Walt Kyle
By @MichaelCaples – Northern Michigan University announced today that head coach Walt Kyle’s contract will not be renewed. The Wildcats’ “comprehensive national search for the third head coach in program history will begin immediately.” “Walt has played a major role in the most significant moments in Northern Michigan hockey history,” said director of athletics Forrest…
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Wyandotte’s Gerald Mayhew signs contract with AHL’s Iowa Wild
By @StefanKubus – As the high school state finals ramp up, a former Mr. Hockey winner is making the jump to the pro ranks. With Ferris State’s season coming to an end this past weekend, senior forward Gerald Mayhew has signed an amateur tryout agreement with the Iowa Wild, AHL affiliate of the Minnesota Wild.…
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Abby Roque named WCHA Rookie of the Year
By @MichaelCaples – Making the jump to women’s Division 1 college hockey hasn’t been a problem for Abby Roque. In fact, the Wisconsin Badgers’ freshman and Sault Ste. Marie native has thrived, as she was named the WCHA’s Rookie of the Year. Roque, a forward, tallied eight goals and 19 assists for 27 points in 35…
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PHOTOS: Wolverines record comeback victory over No. 5 Minnesota
The University of Michigan picked up a big 5-3 win against No. 5 Minnesota Friday night at Yost Ice Arena after a late third-period rally. Thanks to a game-tying goal by Jake Slaker at the 16:22 mark of the third period, a game-winning goal from Evan Allen at the 17:49 mark and an empty-netter from…