Hunwick Big in Goal Again for Michigan
Shawn Hunwick did it again for Michigan, backstopping the Wolverines to the CCHA championship game. John Denny reports.
Men’s D-I: Michigan
Commentary: In Playoffs, Road Trips are Different
Using Michigan’s trip to Michigan State as an example, USCHO national columnist Dave Starman writes that going on the road in the playoffs is a different animal.
Alaska’s Taranto a Unanimous CCHA Rookie Pick
Alaska forward Andy Taranto was the only unanimous selection to the CCHA All-Rookie Team. Taranto was selected as the league’s rookie of the month twice and put up 12 goals and 31 points in CCHA play. He’s joined on the rookie team by Nebraska-Omaha forward Terry Broadhurst, Michigan forward Chris Brown, Michigan State defenseman Torey … Read more
Commentary: Regionalized Outdoor Games Miss Exposure Opportunities
If this season’s outdoor games have taught us anything, it’s that when they’re done with regional rivalries, a big chunk of the college hockey country doesn’t pay attention. Dave Starman writes that it’s time to scrap the outdoor idea in favor of more appealing indoor games.
Camp Randall Scene: Football Atmosphere With a Rink
Fans at Camp Randall Stadium say the atmosphere for outdoor hockey was much like you’d find on a Wisconsin football Saturday. Todd D. Milewski reports.
Coming Next Season: Michigan-Michigan State at the Big House
Confirming a long-held rumor, Michigan on Thursday announced that it will host Michigan State outdoors at Michigan Stadium on Dec. 11. Faceoff for the game, dubbed The Big Chill at the Big House, is scheduled for 3 p.m. Eastern. The teams set the international attendance record for a hockey game by drawing 74,544 to Spartan … Read more
Holiday Tourney Preview: Great Lakes Invitational
The Details Who: Michigan (9-9), No. 13 Michigan State (12-6-2), Michigan Tech (3-14), Rensselaer (9-9-1) When: Tuesday, Dec. 29 and Wednesday, Dec. 30 Where: Joe Louis Arena, Detroit Tickets: Click here (new window) Tuesday’s schedule: Michigan Tech vs. Michigan State, 4 p.m. Eastern; Michigan vs. Rensselaer, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday’s schedule: Semifinal losers, 4 p.m. Eastern; … Read more
Commentary: With Outdoor Games, Enough is Enough
The whole idea of turning college hockey games into outdoor “events” is starting to wear on USCHO national columnist Dave Starman.
Rising Out of the Crowd
Carl Hagelin first came to Michigan as just another face in Red Berenson’s Michigan Hockey Camp. Now, he’s one of the faces of the Wolverines’ offense. Justin A. Rice reports.
Broadcasts Aren’t Perfect, but It’s All About Airtime
Sure, local and national broadcasts of college hockey may not be everything to everyone, but the exposure the game gets is the important part, USCHO national columnist Dave Starman writes.
2009-10 Michigan Season Preview
If the Michigan Wolverines weren’t so much fun to watch, college hockey fans who are not among the Maize and Blue faithful might tire of UM’s same old, same old: excellence, year after year after year. It’s been nearly 20 years since Michigan finished lower than third place in league standings; in that span the … Read more
Coaches, Media Agree in CCHA: Michigan the Favorite
The CCHA’s coaches and media both picked Michigan to win the league championship this season, but both polls had Notre Dame and Miami nipping at the Wolverines’ heels. Michigan got five of the 12 first-place votes in the coaches poll. Second-place Notre Dame had four, third-place Miami had two and fifth-place Northern Michigan got one. … Read more
CCHA Alters Points Structure, Offers 3 Points for Regulation or OT Win
The CCHA is changing its standings point structure to allot the same number of points for each conference game. That means regulation and overtime victories will be worth three points. If a game goes to a shootout after the NCAA-mandated five-minute overtime, the winning team will get two points in the standings and the losing … Read more
Volkening Stands Tall
Following No. 4 Air Force’s 2-0 win over No. 1 Michigan, Falcons’ coach Frank Serratorre recalled seasons past when there was something lacking from his team. It was a large void, and, until Friday’s matchup with No. 1 Michigan in the opening game of the East Regional, it was impossible to know whether it was … Read more
Ghosts Of Playoffs Past
In two days, Michigan will officially hear that it has reached its 19th straight NCAA tournament, which means it will be time to put the past aside. Dave Starman reports.
Preparing For The Playoffs
National columnist Dave Starman checks in with college hockey coaches who have been to the title game about what’s involved in getting their squads ready for the postseason.
Michigan’s Berenson Receives Contract Extension Through 2009-10 Season
University of Michigan head coach Red Berenson received a one-year contract extension from athletic director Bill Martin today. The contract, which was due to expire at the end of this season takes effect on Sept. 1, 2009. Berenson, who played for Michigan from 1960-62, has been the head coach at his alma mater for the … Read more
Michigan State Suspends Conboy And Tropp
Michigan State head coach Rick Comley announced Monday that freshman forward Andrew Conboy and sophomore forward Corey Tropp have been suspended by the program for the rest of the season following an incident near the end of Saturday’s game against the University of Michigan. The two will miss all remaining games, including playoff action. “What … Read more
Conboy Departs Michigan State In Wake Of Suspension
Michigan State freshman forward Andrew Conboy has officially withdrawn from the university in the wake of his suspension for the remainder of the season after an incident near the end of Saturday’s game against the University of Michigan. Conboy and sophomore forward Corey Tropp doubled up on Michigan junior defenseman Steve Kampfer after the Wolverine … Read more
Structural Damage at Yost Forces Postponement of Friday’s Miami-Michigan Game
Friday’s contest between Michigan and Miami at Yost arena has been postponed and rescheduled for Sunday, Jan. 11, at 4 p.m. According to Michigan’s athletic department, Yost Ice Arena suffered weather-related damage during the recent snow and wind storms over the holidays. The school is working with independent structural engineers to make repairs. “We apologize … Read more