Category: University of Michigan Wolverines
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Michigan names claim all three spots for Big Ten weekly awards
By @MichaelCaples – It’s an all-Michigan Big Ten weekly awards list this go-round. The college hockey conference announced its ‘three stars of the week’ today, and all three go to either Michigan natives or Michigan residents. Taking the top spot is Michigan goaltender Hayden Lavigne, and rightfully so – the Wolverines netminder led his club…
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Recruiting: Nick Granowicz commits to Michigan
By @MichaelCaples – Nick Granowicz’s hockey journey has taken him quite a ways away from Michigan, but soon, he’ll be back in the Great Lakes State. The Macomb native has announced his commitment to the University of Michigan, giving a verbal pledge to Mel Pearson’s coaching staff in Ann Arbor. “As a young player growing…
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PHOTOS: Wolverines shut out Penn State
On Friday night, the Michigan Wolverines welcomed the Penn State Nittany Lions to Yost Ice Arena, and they made their visitors’ stay rather uncomfortable during the first of a Friday/Saturday B1G showdown. The Wolverines shut out the No. 12 team in the nation, as Hayden Lavigne stopped all 34 shots sent his way. Jack Becker…
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Proposal passed to allow agent representation for college hockey players
By @MichaelCaples – This morning, the NCAA’s Division 1 autonomy council announced that a hockey-specific proposal has been passed that will change how players and agents can interact. The proposal, in summary, “would allow men’s ice hockey prospects to be represented by an agent without jeopardizing college eligibility, with some parameters.” The tweet announcing the…
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18 players with Michigan ties on Hobey Baker fan vote
By @MichaelCaples – It’s that time of year – Hobey Baker hype is here. The Hobey Baker fan vote has started, with players from across the country nominated for college hockey’s most prestigious award. The players with Michigan ties are listed below; fans can cast their vote via Facebook here. Cooper Marody – University…
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Michigan’s Warren, MSU’s Lewandowski make B1G weekly stars list
By @MichaelCaples – After big weekends, a pair of Michigan natives have landed on this week’s Big Ten weekly stars list. Carleton native Brendan Warren – a sophomore forward for the Wolverines – was named the conference’s first star after he helped Michigan to a weekend sweep at Minnesota. The pair of wins gave the…
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Berenson on rink dedication: “I was lucky I was at a school like Michigan”
By @MichaelCaples – ANN ARBOR – When asked about seeing his signature bordering both blue lines of Yost Ice Arena, Red Berenson expressed concern. “It’s a good likeness – I hope they don’t put it on a check,” he said with a laugh. On a more serious note, Berenson followed with, “it’s good – if…
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Wolverines hoping GLi win over Spartans can fuel a tough January, second half
By @StefanKubus – DETROIT – Prior to their Great Lakes Invitational win over rival Michigan State, the Wolverines received a visit from an alumnus who now calls Little Caesars Arena his home. Luke Glendening gave an inspirational talk, which the players say helped fuel their efforts out on the ice. “I thought he gave a…
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Cooper Marody named B1G first star of week
By @MichaelCaples – Fresh off a Great Lakes Invitational All-Tournament Team selection, Cooper Marody has also received some recognition from his college hockey conference for his outstanding start to 2018. The Wolverines junior forward has been named the Big Ten’s first star of the week after recording four points in two games at the…
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PHOTOS: Wolverines beat Spartans in Day 2 of GLi
In the first of a Tuesday doubleheader at the Great Lakes Invitational inside Little Caesars Arena, the Michigan Wolverines prevailed over their main rival, Michigan State, by a final score of 6-4. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)