Category: College
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Wolverines captain JT Compher signs with Avalanche
By @MichaelCaples – The Michigan Wolverines will be looking for a new captain for the 2016-17 season. Captain JT Compher has signed with the Colorado Avalanche, the NHL team announced today. Compher’s exit follows that of his two linemates from last season – the famed ‘CCM Line’ of Compher, Kyle Connor and Tyler Motte…
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Brent Darnell named College Hockey Inc.’s new Director of Education
By @MichaelCaples – Former Michigan State Spartans forward Brent Darnell has a new job. College Hockey Inc. announced today that the Detroit Catholic Central and MSU alum is the organization’s new Director of Education. “I am very excited at the great opportunity I have to be a member of College Hockey Inc.,” Darnell said…
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Western Michigan announces 2016-17 schedule
By @MichaelCaples – The Western Michigan Broncos announced their 2016-17 non-conference schedule today, finalizing the calendar for the NCHC program. WMU will kick off the new season with a home-and-home series against rival Ferris State on Oct. 7-8. The Bulldogs will host Round 1 in Big Rapids, while the Broncos will host Round 2…
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Hockey remains No. 1 among NCAA sports in Academic Progress Rate measurement
By @MichaelCaples – College hockey continues to carry the banner for a key academic measuring stick among all NCAA sports. Men’s ice hockey maintained its place atop the NCAA’s Academic Progress Rate, it was announced today. The APR is calculated by points totals for all athletic sports at each school – student-athletes receive one…
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Michigan State announces 10-man recruiting class for 2016-17 season
By @MichaelCaples – With five more players officially added to their list of commitments for next season, Michigan State is planning on bringing in 10 new players for the Spartans’ upcoming 2016-17 campaign. MSU formally announced the addition of five new players today – Patrick Khodorenko (Walnut Creek, Calif./NTDP Under-18 Team), Logan Lambdin (Carleton,…
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Josh Robinson wins ECHL goaltender of the year among Michigan-filled finalist list
By @MichaelCaples – Frankenmuth native Josh Robinson just added an impressive item to his hockey resume. The Michigan Tech alum is the ECHL’s goaltender of the year, the league announced today. Robinson, defending the crease for the Missouri Mavericks, posted a league-best 1.88 goals-against average this season – fourth best on the list of…
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Michigan’s CCM Line named to USA Hockey’s World Championship roster
By @MichaelCaples – Michigan’s famed ‘CCM Line’ isn’t broken up just yet. USA Hockey has announced the first 13 players named to their roster for the upcoming IIHF World Championship roster, and the Wolverines’ trio of JT Compher, Kyle Connor and Tyler Motte all appear on the list. Between the three players, the CCM…
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Connor signs with Jets after one season with Michigan
By @MichaelCaples – When you match Jack Eichel’s scoring marks, your NHL team will come calling. That’s what happened with Kyle Connor, who has signed with the Winnipeg Jets after one season with the Michigan Wolverines. “Playing at Michigan was the most fun year of hockey in my life, and I think that I…
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Kyle Connor talks about missing out on Hobey Baker, upcoming decision on next season
By @MichaelCaples – It certainly wasn’t what he was hoping for, but like usual, Kyle Connor took it in stride. In a year where he wasn’t selected for Team USA’s World Junior team despite leading the NCAA in scoring, Connor also missed out on winning the Hobey Baker Award. Connor was one of three…
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College All-Americans announced; Connor wins Rookie of the Year
By @MichaelCaples – Major college hockey awards are being announced tonight, and there are plenty of Michigan names receiving recognition. Congrats to this year’s All-Americans, as selected by the American Hockey Coaches Association: First Team West Tyler Motte – Michigan (St. Clair) Kyle Connor – Michigan (Shelby Township) Zach Werenski – Michigan (Grosse Pointe)…