Category: University of Michigan Wolverines
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Sean Hogan named new director of education for College Hockey Inc.
By @MichaelCaples – From one Michigan native to another. College Hockey Inc. has announced that Sean Hogan is the organization’s new director of education. A 41-year-old native of Waterford, Hogan fills the role vacated by Brent Darnell, who recently joined the USA Hockey National Team Development Program coaching staff. Hogan will lead College Hockey…
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PHOTOS: Michigan vs. Clarkson
The Michigan Wolverines welcomed Clarkson University to Ann Arbor for a season-opening weekend set at Yost Ice Arena, and after a 1-1 tie Friday night, the Golden Knights prevailed 3-1 Saturday to win the weekend. Check out MiHockey’s photos from the Saturday tilt below – Nick Pastujov scored the lone goal for Michigan in…
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NTDP alums York, Beecher expected to play big roles for Michigan in 2019-2020
By @MichaelCaples – As the 2019-2020 college hockey season gets underway across the country, a talented crop of players from last year’s USA Hockey National Team Development Program Under-18 Team appear on NCAA rosters. Two of those players found a new home very close to their old one – had they played for the NTDP…
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Michigan Tech announces details for 55th Great Lakes Invitational
By @MichaelCaples – Michigan Tech has officially announced the details for the 55th annual Great Lakes Invitational at Little Caesars Arena this holiday season. The college hockey tournament will take place Dec. 30 and Dec. 31 at the home of the Detroit Red Wings, featuring the Huskies, the Michigan Wolverines, the Michigan State Spartans…
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PHOTOS: Wolverines win big in exhibition opener against Windsor
Mel Pearson said the strength of his club in the 2019-2020 season would be the Wolverines’ offense, and in their exhibition opener, they certainly lived up to the hype. Michigan posted an 8-2 exhibition win over the University of Windsor. Freshman defenseman and USA Hockey National Team Development Program alum Cam York scored twice,…
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Pearson, Wolverines enter 2019-2020 with “cautious optimism”
By @MichaelCaples – Mel Pearson opened his 10-minute window on the Big Ten Hockey coaches teleconference call Thursday by saying he’s reserving judgement, but he feels pretty good – in lesser words. “Cautiously optimistic about this season,” Pearson said. He went on to explain, of course – pointing to the fact that while last…
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Big Ten announces preseason poll, all-conference teams
By @MichaelCaples – With Michigan and Michigan State set to begin their 2019-2020 college hockey seasons, the Big Ten conference has announced its preseason coaches’ poll and all-conference teams. Here is the preseason team poll: Penn State Notre Dame Wisconsin Ohio State Minnesota Michigan Michigan State And the all-conference teams: First Team…
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Matt Hunwick joins Wolverines’ coaching staff
By @MichaelCaples – The Wolverines have announced the return of a notable alum to Ann Arbor. Matt Hunwick is joining the Michigan coaching staff as a volunteer assistant coach. Hunwick, a Sterling Heights native, spent the last 12 years playing in the NHL, registering 535 games with the Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche, New York…
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Wolverines add Kris Mayotte as new assistant coach
By @MichaelCaples – The Wolverines went out east to find their new assistant coach. Michigan has named Providence College associate head coach Kris Mayotte the team’s replacement for the spot vacated by Brian Wiseman. “I am extremely excited with the addition of Kris to our hockey staff,” head coach Mel Pearson said in a…
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Wolverines welcome eight freshmen for 2019-2020 season
By @MichaelCaples – The Wolverines have officially announced the program’s freshman class for the 2019-2020 season, and there are eight new faces showing up in Ann Arbor. “We are excited about our incoming class,” said head coach Mel Pearson. “They are an exciting group who are going to make an impact right away while…