Category: University of Michigan Wolverines
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2012 NHL Draft Day 1 Photo Gallery
A collection of photos from the first day of the 2012 NHL Draft at Pittsburgh’s Consol Energy Center.
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2012 NHL Draft Day 2 Photo Gallery
A collection of photos from the second day of the 2012 NHL Draft at Pittsburgh’s Consol Energy Center.
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NHL Draft: Rochester native Jacob Trouba picked 9th overall
By Michael Caples – PITTSBURGH – On June 22, Rochester native Jacob Trouba became the highest drafted Michigan-born player since David Legwand. Trouba, who has spent the last two seasons with the National Team Development Program in Ann Arbor, was selected 9th overall by the Winnipeg Jets during the first round of the 2012 NHL Draft…
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Griffins announce signing of Grand Rapids native Luke Glendening
The Grand Rapids Griffins just announced that they have signed their first hometown player. Luke Glendening, an East Grand Rapids native, signed a one-year deal with the Red Wings’ American Hockey League affiliate this morning. Glendening, former captain of the Michigan Wolverines, will be the first Grand Rapids native to ever sign with the Griffins.…
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NCAA’s rules committee to examine allowing shields; Anastos named new committee chair
By Michael Caples – The NCAA Ice Hockey Rules Committee released a statement today regarding a variety of topics, including potentially allowing players to wear three-quarter visors instead of the traditional cage face protection. The release also announced that Michigan State coach Tom Anastos has been named the new chair of the committee, effective Sept.…
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Wolverines announce jersey redesigns
Fans of the Maize and Blue might need to upgrade their wardrobe before puck drop at Yost this fall. The University of Michigan ice hockey team just announced plans for redesign of their maize and blue uniforms for the upcoming season. The redesigned blue jerseys will feature the white jersey’s “Michigan” text across the chest, with…
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Big Ten hockey coming to Detroit
Hockey fans in Michigan can still expect to see the Spartans and Wolverines skate at the Joe in March. The Big Ten announced today that they will alternate between the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minn. and Joe Louis Arena in Detroit for their postseason tournament when the league begins play in 2013-14. The…
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An unforgettable experience for Shawn Hunwick
By Rob Mixer – COLUMBUS, Ohio – Shawn Hunwick didn’t need to be reminded that any opportunity to continue his hockey career should not be taken for granted. And though that was not the first thought buzzing through his head when he heard from the Blue Jackets this afternoon, there wasn’t much that could…
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Wolverines season wrap-up
By Matt Slovin – ANN ARBOR – Should I stay or should I go? More than just an 80’s rock song, it’s a question that numerous members of the Michigan hockey team are asking themselves now that the season has come to a close. And if you’re anything like sophomore defenseman Mac Bennett, dubbed by…
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For third straight year, Wolverines lose in OT
First it was against Miami, in double overtime of the Midwest Regional final. Then, it was to Minnesota-Duluth, in the national championship game. Now, it’s an overtime loss to the Cornell Big Red. For the third straight season, the Wolverines’ season came to an end after an overtime goal scored by the opposition. Rodger Craig…