Don’t count on college player in top 10 of 2011 NHL Entry Draft
But college hockey should be represented in Friday’s first round. Jim Connelly reports.
Men’s D-I: Big Ten
Michigan, Ohio State to play outdoors in Cleveland
Michigan is slated to play in its third outdoor game in as many seasons as published reports have the Wolverines and Ohio State playing at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Sunday, Jan. 15. According to the Detroit News, Michigan coach Red Berenson confirmed this report. A press conference is reportedly scheduled for Friday at Progressive … Read more
Report: Big Ten chooses two-week postseason
The Big Ten will use a two-week postseason format when the league debuts in the 2013-14 season, according to a report. The Wisconsin State Journal reported that the six-team league will award first-round byes to the top two teams in the standings. The third-place team will host the sixth-place team and the fourth-place team will … Read more
Ohio State assistant Brent resigns for job outside hockey
Ohio State assistant coach Steve Brent has decided to resign his position and take a job outside of hockey, the school announced Thursday. Brent played for the Buckeyes and has been on the coaching staff 13 of the last 14 seasons. “We wish Steve and his family all the best as he enters the next … Read more
Michigan names former player Wiseman new assistant
Michigan has named former player Brian Wiseman the team’s new assistant coach. Wiseman, a four-year letter winner (1991-94) and Hobey Baker finalist with the Wolverines, was an assistant coach in 2010-11 for the Calder Cup finalist Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League. He previously served as an assistant coach at Princeton during the 2003-04 … Read more
Jindra named new assistant at Alaska-Anchorage
Former Notre Dame forward and volunteer assistant coach T.J. Jindra has been hired as the new assistant coach at Alaska-Anchorage. Jindra played for four seasons with the Irish from 2003-07 and served as a volunteer assistant last year. He also coached at Sahhtuck-St. Mary’s prep school. “We are excited for T.J. to join the coaching … Read more
New Jersey signs Michigan defenseman Burlon
After announcing last month that he was leaving Michigan for a contract with the New Jersey Devils, Wolverines’ junior defenseman Brandon Burlon made it official Thursday. Chosen by the Devils in the second round (52nd overall) in the 2008 NHL draft, Burlon played in 116 career games for Michigan, scoring 13 goals and 34 assists … Read more
Gardiner leaves Gophers to play in USHL
Minnesota freshman forward Max Gardiner will not be back with the Gophers next fall, choosing to leave the program to play junior hockey in the United States Hockey League with the Dubuque Fighting Saints. Dubuque obtained Gardiner’s rights in this past Monday’s USHL Entry Draft. “We had a good conversation and he was disappointed in … Read more
Longtime Michigan assistant Pearson new coach at Michigan Tech
Mel Pearson, who spent the last 23 years as an assistant coach at Michigan, is about to lead a team on his own. Pearson has been named head coach at Michigan Tech, his alma mater, the school announced Friday. He will be introduced in a Houghton, Mich., news conference Tuesday. “I’m very excited and grateful … Read more
Wisconsin confirms Murray’s departure to Swiss pro league
Wisconsin junior forward Jordy Murray has signed a professional contract with the Rapperswil-Jona Lakers of the Swiss National League A and will not return for his final year of collegiate eligibility with the Badgers. “My three years here with the team and coach (Mike) Eaves have been great,” said Murray in a press release. “I’ve … Read more
Burlon to leave Wolverines for deal with Devils
While he hasn’t signed on the dotted line just yet, Michigan defenseman Brandon Burlon will forego his senior year with the Wolverines and sign an NHL deal with the New Jersey Devils, according to The Wolverine. “It’s just been something that has been brewing in my head for awhile – it’s time for a change,” … Read more
Murray leaning towards leaving Wisconsin for Swiss contract
It’s not finalized yet, but a report in the Wisconsin State Journal has Badgers forward Jordy Murray giving up his senior year to sign a pro contract in Switzerland. “I told the (Wisconsin) coaching staff and my teammates that unless something changes in the next couple of days, I’m leaving,” Murray told the paper. “It’s … Read more
Ex-Wolverines defender Johnson the latest to Team USA
USA Hockey announced Wednesday that defenseman Jack Johnson (Michigan) has been added to the 2011 U.S. Men’s National Team that will compete at the International Ice Hockey Federation World Men’s Championship starting Friday in Kosice and Bratislava, Slovakia. Johnson currently plays for the Los Angeles Kings and will be making his ninth Team USA apperance. … Read more
McDonagh and Stepan added to U.S. men’s national team
Two more former collegians were added Tuesday to the United States men’s national team that will compete in the World Championship starting this weekend. Former Wisconsin forward Derek Stepan and ex-Badgers’ defenseman Ryan McDonagh, both currently with the New York Rangers will play for Team USA, joining 18 other former college players on the roster. … Read more
Anastos picks Michigan State assistant coaches
New Michigan State coach Tom Anastos has added former Spartan players Kelly Miller and Mike Gilmore to the Spartan coaching staff, and also retained Tom Newton as an assistant coach and Adam Nightingale as the team’s video coordinator. “I’m excited to have our staff in place so that we can really begin to move forward … Read more
Boston College has two on All-USCHO first team
Michigan and Boston College each placed three players on the All-USCHO teams, while Denver, North Dakota, and Wisconsin each placed two players. Leading the way on the first team was the Hobey hat trick of Miami’s Andy Miele (USCHO’s player of the year and the Hobey Baker Award winner), North Dakota’s Matt Frattin, and Boston … Read more
Notre Dame’s Tynan earns USCHO rookie of the year award
In a close contest, Notre Dame center T.J. Tynan was voted as USCHO’s rookie of the year, narrowly edging Denver’s Jason Zucker. A 5-foot-8 19-year-old from Orland Park, Ill., Tynan led the nation in scoring among freshmen with 54 points on 23 goals and 31 assists. His scoring prowess was important to Notre Dame’s winning … Read more
The road to the Frozen Four: an officiating crew’s view
Just as for the players, for the referees selected for the NCAA championship game, it’s the culmination of a lot of hard work over the season. Dave Hendrickson reports.
Unsung players factor big for Minnesota-Duluth, Michigan
On teams full of stars, it was the unsung players who were the factor in the NCAA title tilt between Minnesota-Duluth and Michigan. Tyler Buckentine reports.
Penalties hurt Michigan in title game
Wolverines coach Red Berenson had some pointed comments after his team was force to kill nine power plays. Paula C. Weston reports.