Category: University of Michigan Wolverines
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Six Michigan natives selected for CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game
By Stefan Kubus – USA Hockey announced today the 40 players who will partake in the first-ever CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game – and six call the Mitten home. The inaugural game, set for Sept. 29 at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, N.Y. (home of the Sabres), will feature 31 players from the USHL,…
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CCHA announces schedule for final season
For the last time, the Central Collegiate Hockey Association has announced their upcoming schedule. The league – playing their “Celebrate The Legacy” final season in 2012-13 – features six Michigan teams: Michigan, Michigan State, Ferris State, Western Michigan, Northern Michigan, and Lake Superior State. From the league’s press release: FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — The Central…
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Photo gallery: Yost Ice Arena construction
MiHockey went over to Yost Ice Arena to see how the renovation project was going. Here are the photos we took while we were in Ann Arbor checking out the storied hockey rink. (Photos by Dave Ellis/MiHockey)
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Berenson, Wolverines agree on three-year extension
By Michael Caples – The University of Michigan boasts one of the top hockey programs in the country, in large part because of their accomplished coach, Red Berenson. Now, fans of the Maize and Blue can rest assured that he isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Wolverines athletic director Dave Brandon announced Monday afternoon that Berenson…
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MiHockey’s free agency watch list
By Stefan Kubus – Now that we’re through almost a full work-week of the free agent madness that comes along with July 1, here’s a list of all the signings that relate to the Mitten. Kevin Porter – Buffalo Sabres Porter, former Michigan Wolverine and Hobey Baker winner from Northville, recorded seven points in 35…
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Trouba’s family releases statement saying defenseman will attend Michigan
Rumors have been swirling through the last few days that Michigan recruit and recent top-10 NHL pick Jacob Trouba had received a cash offer to play for the Kitchener Rangers and forgo his college commitment. The Trouba family released a statement today, which was obtained by MiHockey via e-mail. The release reads as follows: “There…
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Washington prospect Carrick spurns Michigan, will play for Whalers
By Matt Mackinder – In a span of one week, Connor Carrick has gone from an NHL draft pick on his way to the University of Michigan this fall to still an NHL draft pick, but one that will instead skate for the Ontario Hockey League’s Plymouth Whalers for the 2012-13 season. Carrick, a defenseman…
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Luke Glendening: From the stands to the ice
By Kyle Kujawa – Muskegon’s Justin Abdelkader was close, but he was about 45 minutes too far to the north. Portage’s Scott Parse was just over an hour south. Dozens of other Michiganders have suited up for the Grand Rapids Griffins, but no truly local product has ever skated for the team in its 16-year…
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NHL Draft: Di Giuseppe proud to become part of the Hurricanes
By Michael Caples – PITTSBURGH – During his post-draft interviews, Phil Di Giuseppe compared the NHL Draft to something you don’t normally hear associated with hockey. “It’s like a beauty contest,” the Wolverines forward said. “Obviously you want to go as high as possible, but I couldn’t be more happy with where I am now…