Category: University of Michigan Wolverines
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Wolverines assistant coach Brian Wiseman joins Edmonton Oilers’ staff
By @MichaelCaples – A familiar face both at Yost Ice Arena and youth hockey rinks across the state is on his way to Edmonton. Brian Wiseman is stepping down from his assistant coach position with the Michigan Wolverines to join the NHL’s Edmonton Oilers in the same role. “I want to congratulate Coach Wiseman…
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Report: Rochester’s Jacob Trouba signs $56 million contract with New York Rangers
By @MichaelCaples – Drinks are on Jacob Trouba tonight, that’s for sure. The New York Rangers have announced that they have signed the Rochester native to a new contract, and Hockey Night in Canada’s Elliotte Friedman says it’s a big one. Per Friedman’s tweet, the Blueshirts have locked up the USA Hockey National Team…
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PHOTOS: 2019 College Hockey Inc. event in Plymouth
Every spring, College Hockey Inc. brings some of the top youth hockey players in the state to USA Hockey Arena. There, the players and their families have the opportunity to hear from college coaches and guest speakers, while also going through an on-ice practice with the NCAA representatives. This year, attendees heard from USA…
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Recruiting: Jay Keranen commits to Michigan
By @MichaelCaples – The Michigan Wolverines have added another defenseman for the upcoming season. He’s certainly familiar with the area. Brighton native Jay Keranen has committed to Mel Pearson’s program in Ann Arbor. “I picked Michigan because growing up a Michigan fan, I had always dreamt of playing for them some day” Keranen told…
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Big Ten 2019-20 hockey schedule unveiled; when the Wolverines, Spartans will meet
By @StefanKubus – On Wednesday, the Big Ten released its schedule for the upcoming 2019-20 hockey season. All seven teams will open Big Ten play in the first two weeks of November, with Michigan on the road against reigning Big Ten champion Ohio State the first weekend and Michigan State visiting Penn State the…
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Josh Norris signs entry-level contract with Ottawa
By @MichaelCaples – Memorial Day Weekend 2019 will forever hold a great deal of significance for Josh Norris. The Oxford native and University of Michigan forward has signed an entry-level contract with the Ottawa Senators. Originally a first-round pick of the San Jose Sharks (19th overall, 2017), Norris was acquired by Ottawa in September…
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Recruiting: Frank Nazar commits to Michigan
By @MichaelCaples – Frank Nazar’s having a good spring. Fresh off state and national titles with his Little Caesars 14U squad, he’s now made a verbal commitment to the University of Michigan. “My whole life, I have always been a Michigan fan and I love the state we live in,” Nazar told MiHockey. “It…
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NCAA D1 council approves rule changes for college hockey recruiting
By @MichaelCaples – The NCAA D1 Council has approved rule changes that will alter the recruiting timeline for Division 1 men’s hockey prospects. It comes “with the goal of slowing down and improving the recruiting experience,” per a release from College Hockey, Inc. The highlights: Eliminating all recruiting conversations (whether initiated by a coach…
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NCAA announces D1 men’s ice hockey regional sites 2020, 2021
By @MichaelCaples – The 2020 Frozen Four is coming to Little Caesars Arena. The path to get there has just been announced by the NCAA. Today, the college hockey world learned what the host sites will be both for the 2020 and 2021 D1 men’s ice hockey regionals. In 2020, the hosts will be:…
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Bloomfield Hills native Shane Switzer transferring to Michigan from BU
By @MichaelCaples – On the same day that a Bloomfield Hills native was named the 100th captain in Wolverines program history, another player from the same city announced he’s coming to Ann Arbor. Shane Switzer is joining Michigan as a graduate transfer after four years at Boston University. “I’m very excited for the opportunity…