Category: University of Michigan Wolverines
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NCAA modifies overtime proposal; three-on-three, shootouts are options again
By @MichaelCaples – On June 14, the NCAA announced that the Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey Rules Committee had approved a proposal that would forbid anything more than a five-minute overtime period of five-on-hockey. Still tied after the old-school overtime set-up? Game’s a tie. Yesterday, however, the committee backpedaled on the idea, after “receiving membership…
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Luke Morgan using Wings development camp to knock off rust after redshirt year with Wolverines
By @MichaelCaples – DETROIT – Luke Morgan’s been patiently waiting for his chance to suit up for the Michigan Wolverines. This week, he’s got quite the distraction – and quite the experience – to help with the wait. The Brighton native, who transferred to Michigan from Lake Superior State last summer, had to sit out…
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Recruiting: Jack Leavy commits to Michigan
By @MichaelCaples – The Michigan Wolverines have stayed close to home with their latest goaltending commitment. Today, Birmingham native Jack Leavy announced that he has verbally committed to Mel Pearson and the Wolverines for the upcoming season. “It’s been a dream of mine to continue my education at the University Of Michigan, but being able…
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2018 Draft: Quinn Hughes selected by the Vancouver Canucks at No. 7 overall
By @MichaelCaples – DALLAS – After all the speculation, we finally know – Quinn Hughes is a member of the Vancouver Canucks. The University of Michigan defenseman and USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program was selected seventh overall in tonight’s NHL Draft. Regarded as an elite offensive defenseman, Hughes certainly knows how to put the…
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BCHL team announces signing of Jack LaFontaine, says he will still return to Michigan
By @MichaelCaples – The Michigan Wolverines have had a crowded crease these past two seasons, as sophomores Hayden Lavigne and Jack LaFontaine have battled for playing time. In the second half of the 2017-18 campaign, it was Lavigne emerging as the starter, as 6-foot-3, 200-pound native of Brampton, Ont., led Michigan to the Frozen Four.…
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Bode Wilde no longer joining the Wolverines
By @MichaelCaples – The Wolverines will not have the top 2000 birth-year defenseman from Michigan on their roster next season. Bode Wilde will not be playing for the University of Michigan in the upcoming season. As first reported by TSN’s Bob McKenzie and confirmed by MiHockey, Wilde, a Birmingham native and product of USA Hockey’s…
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NCAA Hockey Rules Committee proposes mandate of five-on-five overtime, no shootouts
By @MichaelCaples – The NCAA announced today that its Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey Rules Committee has approved a standardized overtime format for all regular-season games and in-season tournaments starting next season. Per the release: “When a game remains tied after regulation time, teams will play five-on-five for five minutes to determine a winner. If…
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Recruiting: Steve Holtz commits to Michigan
By @MichaelCaples – The University of Michigan has locked up another homegrown product. Steve Holtz, a native of White Lake, has announced his commitment to Mel Pearson and the Wolverines hockey program. “I picked Michigsn because it felt right,” Holtz told MiHockey. “It felt like a place I could call home and develop as a…
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2018-19 Big Ten schedule announced
By @MichaelCaples – Wolverines and Spartans fans can start planning out next year’s hockey schedule. The Big Ten has announced its conference schedule for the 2018-19 college hockey season. Michigan begins the conference schedule on Nov. 9 when they host the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The two teams will play at Yost Ice Arena the…
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Michigan names team captains for 2018-19 season
By @StefanKubus – The University of Michigan named its next leadership core on Monday. Senior defenseman Joseph Cecconi will serve as the Wolverines’ captain for the 2018-19 campaign, the 99th captain in team history. A native of Youngstown, New York, Cecconi set career-high marks during the 2017-18 campaign in goals (five), assists (22) and points…