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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 schools sweep WCHA weekly honors
After strong showings in two holiday tournaments, Michigan-based WCHA schools swept the conference weekly awards today. Lake Superior State, fresh off a win at the Florida college Classic, had two players named – freshmen Gordon Defiel and Aidan Wright. Meanwhile, Michigan Tech senior forward Tanner Kero picked up a league selection award, as well. From…
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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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PHOTOS: Michigan vs. Michigan State at the 50th Great Lakes Invitational
Michigan and Michigan State met for the 300th time Monday evening, this time in the championship game of the 50th annual Great Lakes Invitational. The Wolverines emerged with the GLI trophy, topping their rivals 2-1 in front of the Joe Louis Arena crowd. (Photos by Andrew Knapik/MiHockey)
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Michigan Tech tops Ferris State in Day 2 of the GLI
By Nick Barnowski – DETROIT – Despite getting outshot 36-20, Michigan Tech found the back of the net four times to beat Ferris State, 4-2, and take third place in the 50th Great Lakes Invitational. After having 20 more shots than Michigan in Sunday night’s semifinal and losing, Monday’s game went nearly the opposite.…
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PHOTOS: Michigan Tech vs. Ferris State at the 50th Great Lakes Invitational
Michigan Tech and Ferris State met in the third-place game for the 50th edition of the Great Lakes Invitational, with the Huskies prevailing over the Bulldogs by a final score of 4-2. (Photos by Andrew Knapik/MiHockey)
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Spartans top Bulldogs 2-0 to advance to GLI title game
By Nick Barnowski – DETROIT – With a spot in the 50th Great Lakes Invitational championship game against Michigan on the line, poise was the key for Michigan State. The Spartans, led by goalie Jake Hildebrand’s 31-save shutout, grinded out a 2-0 victory over Ferris State at Joe Louis Arena on Sunday. The win…
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PHOTOS: Michigan State vs. Ferris State at the 50th Great Lakes Invitational
Ferris State took on Michigan State in their first-ever Great Lakes Invitational game in program history. The Spartans ended up spoiling their debut, however, beating the Bulldogs 2-0. (Photos by Andrew Knapik/MiHockey)
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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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PHOTOS: Michigan vs. Michigan Tech at the 50th Great Lakes Invitational
Michigan and Michigan Tech met in the opening game of the 50th Great Lakes Invitational at Joe Louis Arena Sunday afternoon. The Wolverines prevailed over the Huskies; Steve Racine stopped 40 of 41 shots to lead UM to a 2-1 win. (Photos by Andrew Knapik/MiHockey)