Category: University of Michigan Wolverines
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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)…
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Tyler Motte to leave Michigan for Blackhawks
By @MichaelCaples – Tyler Motte will be foregoing his senior season in Ann Arbor, as the Wolverines forward will be making the jump to the professional hockey ranks. Per Jason Rubinstein of the Daily and later confirmed by the Wolverines, Motte has signed with Chicago, his NHL parent club. The Blackhawks have signed Motte…
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Red Berenson is returning for another season at Michigan
By @MichaelCaples – The University of Michigan’s hockey program is in the midst of their season-end banquet with the Dekers Club right now, and the Twitter account for the organization posted some interesting news. Per the Dekers Club Twitter account, 76-year-old Red Berenson will be back for another season with the Wolverines. The announcement…
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Kyle Connor makes Hobey Hat Trick list, one of three finalists for award
By @MichaelCaples – The Hobey Hat Trick list is out, and Kyle Connor’s the last Michigan name left in the voting process to decide the best player in college hockey. Connor – who posted an NCAA-best 71 points this season as a freshman – is joined by Boston College goaltender (and NTDP alum) Thatcher…
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Tyler Motte talks about decision process of returning to Michigan or turning pro
By @MichaelCaples – ANN ARBOR – Tyler Motte is in a position that 99 percent of hockey players can only dream of. While he waits to find out if his name is on Hobey Hat Trick list – the three finalists for the most prestigious award in collee hockey – Motte is trying to…
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While big-name Wolverines ponder returning, so too does Red Berenson
By @MichaelCaples – ANN ARBOR – Few coaches get to decide their fate. There’s a good chance that Red Berenson has, however. While the legendary head coach of the Michigan Wolverines says he needs to sit down and talk with new athletic director Warde Manuel, the main person deciding on whether Berenson returns next…
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Michael Downing signs with Florida
By @MichaelCaples – As first reported by John Buccigross of ESPN and later confirmed by the Wolverines, the Florida Panthers have signed Michigan defenseman Michael Downing. A fourth-round pick of the Panthers in 2013, Downing just concluded his junior season with the Wolverines, recording 20 points and 66 penalty minutes. Downing is a Detroit…