Category: University of Michigan Wolverines
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After busy summer, Josh Norris is ready to get to Ann Arbor
By @MichaelCaples – PLYMOUTH – Any University of Michigan hockey fans who have stopped by USA Hockey Arena these past few days have surely liked what they’ve seen from Josh Norris. The Oxford native and NTDP product has been logging time in all game situations, and he’s been making his presence felt both literally…
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Checking in with Wolverines head coach Mel Pearson
By @MichaelCaples – You never know who might show up for the Red Wings’ development camp in Traverse City. This year, one of the surprise visits came from Mel Pearson. The new bench boss for the Michigan Wolverines stopped by during the second day of the camp to check in on one of his…
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Michigan announces the addition of three players, including LSSU transfer Luke Morgan
By @MichaelCaples – The Michigan Wolverines have added three players to their program in time for the 2017-18 season. Mel Pearson will welcome forwards Jack Becker, Alex Roos and Luke Morgan. Morgan, a Brighton native, is a transfer from Lake Superior State. The 5-foot-11, 190-pound forward, who played midget hockey for Little Caesars before…
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Warren native, Michigan alum Matt Hunwick signs with Pittsburgh
By @MichaelCaples – The Pittsburgh Penguins have added another Michigan native to the roster, as the club has signed Matt Hunwick. The University of Michigan and NTDP alum has signed a three-year deal with the defending Stanley Cup champions. The #Pens have signed defenseman Matt Hunwick to a three-year contract. The deal has an…
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Wolverines’ Luke Martin selected by Carolina in the 2017 NHL Draft
By @MichaelCaples – Luke Martin will be heading to Carolina when he’s done in Ann Arbor. The NTDP alum and Wolverines defenseman was selected by the Carolina Hurricanes at No. 52 overall in the 2017 NHL Draft. As a rookie blueliner for the B1G program, Martin recorded one goal and six assists in 35…
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Reports: Tyler Motte traded to Columbus
By @MichaelCaples – Sounds like there will be a Tyler Motte and Zach Werenski reunion in Columbus. Per multiple reports, Motte – a St. Clair native, NTDP alum and University of Michigan product – is part of a blockbuster trade with the Chicago Blackhawks and Columbus Blue Jackets. Motte, who was teammates with Werenski…
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Bill Muckalt named associate head coach at Michigan
By @MichaelCaples – Mel Pearson’s bringing another notable Michigan name back to Ann Arbor for the upcoming season. The Wolverines officially announced today that Bill Muckalt, a two-time national champion with the Wolverines as a player, has joined the program as Michigan’s new associate head coach. “Billy has had great success everywhere he has coached,”…
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Recruiting: Philippe Lapointe commits to Michigan
By @MichaelCaples – The University of Michigan hockey program has picked up one of its first high-profile recruits since Mel Pearson replaced Red Berenson. The most-recent commit has a last name very familiar to the Michigan hockey audience, too. Philippe Lapointe, son of former Red Wing Martin Lapointe, announced on Father’s Day that he has…
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Big Ten announces 2017-18 hockey schedule
UPDATE: Per the WCHA schedule release, the following non-conference games for Michigan and Michigan State have been revealed: Michigan State at Bowling Green on Friday, Oct. 13 Bowling Green at Michigan State on Saturday, Oct. 14 Lake Superior State at Michigan State on Friday, Oct. 27 and Saturday, Oct. 28 Ferris State at…
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Mel Pearson returns to Ann Arbor as Wolverines’ new head coach
By @MichaelCaples – ANN ARBOR – Mel Pearson spent 23 seasons with the Michigan Wolverines under Red Berenson. You build quite a connection with a place and a hockey program when you spend that long there. That’s why, when the Wolverines came calling in need of Red Berenson’s successor, Pearson accepted the challenge, despite…