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Going out on a limb: Our best guess at the first round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft

June 26, 2011June 24, 2011 by Jim Connelly

Jim Connelly takes a shot at predicting the first 30 picks.

Don’t count on college player in top 10 of 2011 NHL Entry Draft

June 26, 2011June 23, 2011 by Jim Connelly

But college hockey should be represented in Friday’s first round. Jim Connelly reports.

Michigan, Ohio State to play outdoors in Cleveland

June 16, 2011 by Matt Mackinder

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

July 13, 2011June 11, 2011 by Todd D. Milewski

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

Michigan names former player Wiseman new assistant

June 10, 2011 by Matt Mackinder

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

New Jersey signs Michigan defenseman Burlon

June 3, 2011 by Matt Mackinder

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

Longtime Michigan assistant Pearson new coach at Michigan Tech

August 24, 2020May 6, 2011 by Todd D. Milewski

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

Burlon to leave Wolverines for deal with Devils

May 4, 2011 by Matt Mackinder

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

Ex-Wolverines defender Johnson the latest to Team USA

April 28, 2011 by Matt Mackinder

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

Boston College has two on All-USCHO first team

April 15, 2011 by Candace Horgan

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

The road to the Frozen Four: an officiating crew’s view

April 10, 2011April 9, 2011 by David H. Hendrickson

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

April 10, 2011April 9, 2011 by Tyler Buckentine

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

April 10, 2011April 9, 2011 by Paula C. Weston

Wolverines coach Red Berenson had some pointed comments after his team was force to kill nine power plays. Paula C. Weston reports.

Notebook: New entry to the champions’ club

April 10, 2011April 9, 2011 by Chris Lerch

Minnesota-Duluth is the first first-time national champion since Maine in 1993, and the 18th title winner overall. Chris Lerch reports.

By titles, championship game matchup is haves vs. have-nots

April 8, 2011April 8, 2011 by Jim Connelly

Michigan and Minnesota-Duluth are the last teams standing in the race for the 2011 NCAA championship. Jim Connelly reports.

Role players lead Michigan

August 24, 2020April 7, 2011 by Paula C. Weston

The Michigan Wolverines are getting balanced scoring in the playoffs from their role players, and it led them past North Dakota in the Frozen Four semifinals. Paula C. Weston reports.