Category: University of Michigan Wolverines
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Michigan, Michigan State claim all B1G weekly awards
By @MichaelCaples – The two teams that played in the Great Lakes Invitational title game are also the two teams that claimed all the Big Ten weekly awards today. Michigan’s Steve Racine and Zach Hyman were joined by Michigan State’s Brent Darnell (Canton) on this week’s list of weekly award winners, it was announced…
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Michigan beats rival Michigan State to capture GLI title
By Nick Barnowski – DETROIT – Most players choose to deflect shots from the point when they’re near the crease. Wolverines assistant captain Zach Hyman, however, stopped Michael Downing’s shot, turned, and roofed a backhand shot over Michigan State goalie Jake Hildebrand’s blocker. It was the goal Michigan needed to win the 2014 Great…
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Steve Racine stops 40 of 41 to lead Wolverines to win over MTU in GLI opener
By Nick Barnowski – DETROIT – After getting swept by No. 5 Michigan Tech earlier in the season, the Michigan Wolverines exacted revenge Sunday in the first game of the Great Lakes Invitational. Zach Hyman scored the game-winning goal with 3:44 into the third period, while Steve Racine made 40 saves in his first…
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Michigan’s Tyler Motte named B1G’s second star of the week
By @MichaelCaples – The Big Ten announced their players of the week today, and one Michigan resident cracked the list. University of Michigan forward Tyler Motte was named the league’s second star, after the St. Clair native racked up four assists in the Wolverines’ 8-3 thrashing of rival Ohio State. Motte, who has been…
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VIDEO: On his 75th birthday, check out video footage of Red Berenson’s playing days at UM
Red Berenson turns 75 years old today. To celebrate, check out this video footage – courtesy of the Michigan athletic department – of him during his playing days as a member of the Michigan Wolverines. Happy birthday, Red.
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Wolverines will play at Madison Square Garden in 2016
By @MichaelCaples – The Big Ten announced today that their conference will be spending some significant time at Madison Square Garden in the upcoming years, and that the Wolverines will be skating there in 2016. The University of Michigan and Penn State University will participate in a day/night doubleheader on Jan. 30, 2016, with…
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Wolverines thrash Buckeyes Friday night at Yost (with photos)
Photos by Andrew Knapik/MiHockey By @MichaelCaples – ANN ARBOR – The Ohio State Buckeyes played all three goaltenders on the dress list. It was that kind of night for the visitors. The Michigan Wolverines scored eight goals on their Big Ten rival Friday night at Yost Ice Arena, picking up a lopsided 8-3 win in their…
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The 50th annual Great Lakes Invitational is almost here; FSU to compete for first time
By @MichaelCaples – For the third year in a row, the Great Lakes Invitational features an all-Michigan line-up. Traditional participants Michigan Tech, the University of Michigan and Michigan State will once again be competing at Joe Louis Arena from Dec. 28-29, and they will welcome Ferris State to the 50th edition of the two-day tournament.…
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USA Hockey announces World Junior camp invites
By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey announced today the players they are inviting to their World Junior camp, which serves as the final tryout for the 2015 IIHF World Junior Championship in Montreal and Toronto. Here is a look at the Michigan names invited to the camp: Forwards Dylan Larkin Waterford, Mich. University of…
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PHOTOS: Wolverines score twice in final 3:02, beat RPI Friday night
Goals from Tyler Motte (St. Clair) and Zach Hyman in the final 3:02 of regulation gave the University of Michigan a 3-2 win over RPI Friday night at Yost Ice Arena in Ann Arbor. Alex Kile (Troy) also scored for the Wolverines, while Michael Downing (Canton) added two assists. (Photos by Andrew Knapik/MiHockey)