Category: For Fans
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Report: Jon Merrill signs with the New Jersey Devils
By Michael Caples – TSN hockey insider Bob McKenzie tweeted this morning that Michigan defenseman Jon Merrill has decided to forego his senior season with the Wolverines, and sign with the New Jersey Devils. Merrill, currently a junior with the Wolverines, was a second-round pick (38th overall) of the Devils in 2010. Yesterday during his…
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WCHA Championship weekend coming to Grand Rapids’ Van Andel Arena
By Michael Caples – The revamped Western Collegiate hockey Association will be spending some time in Grand Rapids over the next few years. The league, which will add Ferris State, Northern Michigan and Lake Superior State to a league that already features Michigan Tech, will host their men’s playoff championship at Grand Rapids’ Van Andel…
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Shaved Ice – March 25
What a weekend. The Red Wings swept the Ducks in a weird Friday/Sunday series at the Honda Center, topping Anaheim 5-1 on Friday, and 2-1 last night.The Michigan natives played big roles in both wins; Justin Abdelkader had a hat trick on Friday, while Drew Miller scored the game-winner last night. Abdelkader’s first NHL hat…
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State of Michigan shut out of NCAA Tournament for first time since 1979
By Michael Caples – The Michigan Wolverines were fighting for their place in the history books Sunday afternoon at Joe Louis Arena. However, they were also fighting for the entire state of Michigan. The Wolverines’ loss meant the end of their consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances – a streak that ends at 22. It also ends…
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Wolverines’ NCAA Tournament streak comes to a close
By Alyssa Girardi – DETROIT — Everyone knew Sunday afternoon was marking the end of one era — not as many expected it to mark the end of two. A 3-1 win by Notre Dame over Michigan crowned the Fighting Irish the last-ever Mason Cup winners in the final CCHA matchup. The end of…
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Notre Dame ends Michigan’s NCAA Tournament streak, captures last-ever CCHA Championship
By Stefan Kubus – DETROIT – Although the Michigan Wolverines had been rolling since February, Notre Dame has had Michigan’s number lately, and it was no different in the last-ever CCHA Championship game Sunday afternoon at Joe Louis Arena. The Fighting Irish record a 3-1 win over Michigan to capture their third Mason Cup and…
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Wolverines’ remarkable run continues, but it’s not done yet
By Stefan Kubus – DETROIT – For a team ranked third in the preseason poll, you wouldn’t have expected the Michigan Wolverines to finish with a 17-18-3 record overall, including a 10-15-3-3 CCHA record. And yet, by virtue of their record, you wouldn’t have thought that they’d find themselves vying for the last-ever CCHA championship.…
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Wolverines rout RedHawks to advance to Sunday’s CCHA Championship
By Alyssa Girardi – DETROIT — After an up-and-down start to the season, the Michigan hockey team jumped on a hot streak in early February, and now that streak is carrying the Wolverines right to the CCHA Championship game. Saturday night, Michigan defeated Miami — the CCHA regular season champions — 6-2, marking only the…
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Notre Dame tops Ohio State at JLA to advance to CCHA Championship
By Stefan Kubus – DETROIT – Stingy defense on one end of the ice and a red-hot netminder at the other ultimately told the tale of the first of two last-ever CCHA championship semifinal games. Notre Dame forced Ohio State senior goaltender Brady Hjelle – named CCHA Goaltender of the Year Friday evening at the…
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CCHA Awards announced; seven Michigan connections honored
The Central Collegiate Hockey Association hosted their final league awards show at the Fox Theatre Friday evening, to honor the best players from their “Celebrate The Legacy” season. Here are the award recipients, with additional information on the Michigan connections who were honored in downtown Detroit. Scholar Athlete of the Year – Adam Henderson, Alaska…