A quick look at the Great Lakes Invitational, Three Rivers Classic
Here’s a look at the college hockey holiday tournaments that start Friday.
Men’s D-I: Michigan
Michigan’s Motte the final U.S. World Junior cut
Michigan freshman forward Tyler Motte was the final cut from the United States World Junior team, released on Dec. 25, and is expected to rejoin the Wolverines for the Great Lakes Invitational outdoors at Detroit’s Comerica Park on Dec. 27.
TMQ: New No. 1 St. Cloud State putting together a winning formula
Here’s our weekly look at big events and big issues around Division I men’s college hockey.
Michigan’s Berenson inducted into St. Louis Sports Hall
Michigan head coach Red Berenson was inducted into the St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame last night (Nov. 20). Berenson, who played and coached for the St. Louis Blues, is also a member of the University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor, the Dekers Club Hall of Fame, the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame and … Read more
TMQ: New blood in the rankings, a review review, and an untouchable streak
Here’s our weekly look at big events and big issues around Division I men’s college hockey.
TMQ: Frozen Four returners St. Cloud State, Quinnipiac haven’t lost much
Here’s our weekly look at big events and big issues around Division I men’s college hockey.
TMQ: Northeastern, Lake Superior State offer surprises, while Wisconsin takes a fall
Here’s our weekly look at big events and big issues around Division I men’s college hockey.
TMQ: A reward for Sacred Heart; Notre Dame in the national picture; Big Ten halves
Here’s our weekly look at big events and big issues around Division I men’s college hockey.
Michigan seeks better goaltending to avoid second straight ‘not-so-good’ season
The Wolverines put Steve Racine in the starting role this season to shore up an area that contributed to a rare sub-.500 season.
Ten to watch: Picking college hockey’s top defensemen for 2013-14
Here’s our look at some defensemen who’ll be counted on to play big this season.
Great Lakes Invitational goes with Michigan flavor through 2016
The next four Great Lakes Invitational tournament fields have been announced and the event will have a definite Michigan feel through 2016. Western Michigan will join tournament mainstays Michigan Tech, Michigan State and Michigan outdoors this December at Comerica Park. Back inside at Joe Louis Arena for the 2014 tournament, Ferris State will join the … Read more
U.S. men’s Olympic camp roster heavy on former college players
More than two-thirds of the players selected for the camp that will help select the 2014 U.S. men’s Olympic team come from college hockey roots. Of 48 players named to the U.S. Men’s National Team Orientation Camp in August, 33 played in college. Minnesota had seven former players chosen, with Wisconsin right behind at six. … Read more
Second round opens floodgates for college players, recruits in 2013 NHL Entry Draft
College fans had to wait a long time to have a player with college ties drafted at Sunday’s 2013 NHL Entry Draft at the Prudential Center.
USCHO awards: Five schools land two players on 2012-13 All-USCHO teams
In 2012, Boston College had four players on the All-USCHO teams. A year later, things were much more spread out. Five teams had two players selected for the 2012-13 All-USCHO teams, with no repeat honorees from last season. Frozen Four semifinalists Massachusetts-Lowell and St. Cloud State were among those teams, along with Boston College, North … Read more
Trouba one and done at Michigan with Winnipeg contract
The Winnipeg Jets announced Tuesday they have signed Michigan freshman defenseman Jacob Trouba to an undisclosed contract. Trouba played 37 games with the Wolverines during the 2012-13 season and recorded 29 points on 12 goals and 17 assists with 88 penalty minutes. He was named to the CCHA All-Rookie Team and earned best offensive defenseman … Read more
Report: Merrill leaves Michigan for deal with the Devils
According to NHL.com, the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday signed Michigan junior defenseman Jon Merrill to a three-year, entry-level contract. Merrill was a second-round pick (38th overall) of the Devils in the 2010 NHL draft. “I’m leaning towards it’s going to be time for Jonny to move,” Michigan coach Red Berenson said Tuesday to annarbor.com. … Read more
TMQ: Some surprises, some familiar names still standing
Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski look at victories by Brown and Colorado College, and the emergence of Michigan as a CCHA tournament championship contender in this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Michigan alum Herr takes position with USA Hockey’s ADM
Matt Herr, who helped Michigan to the 1996 and 1998 national titles, has been named a regional manager of USA Hockey’s American Development Model. He will begin his duties on June 3.
Northern Michigan’s Thurber out for CCHA playoffs with broken ankle
Northern Michigan senior forward and leading scorer Matt Thurber will not play in this weekend’s CCHA first-round playoff series against Michigan or the rest of the postseason after suffering a broken right ankle at practice Tuesday, according to the Mining Journal.
Even in a tough year for Michigan, Trouba finds ways to impress
A first-round pick, the freshman defenseman still believes in his decision to play for the Wolverines. Josh Getzoff reports.