Category: University of Michigan Wolverines
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PHOTOS: Wolverines rebound, pick up 4-1 win over Spartans
After a 3-2 overtime loss Friday night, the Wolverines responded by beating in-state rival Michigan State in East Lansing 4-1 on Saturday. Justin Selman scored twice for the Wolverines, while JT Compher and Tyler Motte also found the back of the net. Villiam Haag scored the lone goal for the Spartans, while Jake Hildebrand stopped…
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Wolverines’ Motte, Connor named national player, rookie of the month by HCA
By @MichaelCaples – The Hockey Commissioners’ Association has announced their latest players of the month, and the list was printed in maize and blue. Wolverines teammates and linemates Tyler Motte and Kyle Connor were named the HCA’s player and rookie of the month, respectively, today, after the duo had an impressive January campaign together.…
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Motte named NCAA, B1G first star; Connor named B1G second star
UPDATE: Tyler Motte has also been named the NCAA’s first star of the week for his seven-point weekend against Penn State. By @MichaelCaples – A big weekend against Penn State has led to weekly accolades for two of Michigan’s ‘CCM Line’ members. Tyler Motte and Kyle Connor, part of Michigan’s top-scoring line with captain…
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PHOTOS: NTDP U18s vs. the Michigan Wolverines
On Thursday, Jan. 21, the Michigan Wolverines hosted USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program Under-18 Team for an exhibition contest at Yost Ice Arena. The Wolverines prevailed 5-2. against a team that featured five future Wolverines – Will Lockwood (Bloomfield Hills), Nick Pastujov, Griffin Luce, Luke Martin and James Sanchez. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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Ten Michigan names on Hobey Baker fan vote list
By @MichaelCaples – College hockey fans can now cast their vote for the Hobey Baker, and they have ten Michigan natives available for choosing. The fan vote – available via the Hobey Baker Facebook page here – holds three players from the University Michigan, two from Michigan Tech, two from Ferris State, two from Northern…
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Michigan’s Tyler Motte named NCAA second star of the week, B1G first star
By @MichaelCaples – He had quite the weekend against Ohio State, and the NCAA took notice. Michigan forward Tyler Motte has been named the nation’s second star of the week, after racking up four goals and three assists in the Wolverines’ weekend set with Ohio State. Motte, a NTDP alum and St. Clair native,…
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PHOTOS: Wolverines score five in third, beat OSU 8-6
They were trailing 5-3 heading into the third period, but five goals in the final 20 minutes of play propelled the Michigan Wolverines to a 8-6 win over rival Ohio State Sunday evening at Yost Ice Arena. Tyler Motte had a hat trick and two assists, Kyle Connor recorded two goals and two assists and…
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New “Iron D” trophy for UM vs. MSU game at JLA announced
By @MichaelCaples – Olympia Entertainment has officially announced that when the Wolverines and Spartans annually meet at Joe Louis Arena, they will now play for a new trophy. As part of the “Duel in the D” game, Michigan and Michigan State will now battle for the “Iron D” trophy. The new trophy, built by…
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UM’s Compher, Connor claim B1G weekly awards
By @MichaelCaples – After a big weekend against rival Michigan State, two of Michigan’s scoring leaders have been recognized by their college hockey conference. Michigan captain J.T. Compher was named the Big Ten’s first star of the week, while freshman forward Kyle Connor was named the second star, after the two helped the Wolverines…
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Michigan completes weekend sweep of MSU with 6-3 win Saturday night
By @MichaelCaples – ANN ARBOR – It took a full 60 minutes this time around, but once again, the Wolverines took care of their main rival. Michigan followed up their 9-2 rout of Michigan State on Friday with a 6-3 victory Saturday at Yost Ice Arena, completing a weekend home-and-home sweep. Dexter Dancs, Cooper…