The Great Lakes Invitational has compiled a fair amount of recognition in its 39 years, building the reputation of a tournament that players watch and yearn to play in. But for some, the International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championship, taking place in Finland this year, presents an even better opportunity. Seven players from three … Read more
Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Dec. 27-28 Boston College vs. Michigan, 2:30 ET Saturday Michigan Tech vs. Michigan State, 6:05 ET Saturday Consolation, 12:35 ET Sunday Championship, 4:05 ET Sunday Television: All games on Fox Sports Detroit (DirecTV Ch. 636). Boston College Players to Watch: F Ben Eaves, Sr. (3-18–21); F Tony Voce, Sr. (14-6–20); G … Read more
Maine goalie Jimmy Howard and Harvard defenseman Dylan Reese will miss the upcoming World Junior tournament because of injury, as will Dustin Brown, a first-round draft pick last June from Ithaca, N.Y., who now plays for the Los Angeles Kings. Brown’s spot was filled by North Dakota forward Drew Stafford. Michigan defenseman Matt Hunwick will … Read more
Michigan sophomore forward Jeff Tambellini is the lone NCAA representative at the Team Canada World Junior Selection Camp, being held in Kitchener, Ont., Dec. 11-15. The invite will keep Tambellini away from the Wolverines’ games on Dec. 12-13 at Nebraska-Omaha. If he makes the team, he will also miss the Great Lakes Invitational. This year’s … Read more
Once again, Michigan tops the preseason coaches and media CCHA polls, and the Wolverines are right behind the defending national champion Minnesota Golden Gophers in the USCHO Men’s Division I preseason poll. Michigan’s 2003-04 senior class has never seen a season end prior to the Frozen Four, and even though Ferris State sneaked up the … Read more
Michigan, the reigning conference tournament champion, was tabbed as the preseason league favorite in both polls at the CCHA’s 2003-04 Media Day.
In the latest of the growing list of college hockey defections to major junior, Michigan sophomore-to-be Danny Richmond, the 31st overally selection in last June’s NHL Draft, has left the Wolverines and will play for the OHL’s London Knights this fall. (List of Player and Coaching Moves) richmond The 6-foot-1, 185-pound defenseman was named to … Read more
Déjà-bleeping-vu. The first and easiest words to come to mind after Thursday second semifinal at the Frozen Four were “déjà vu.” Two years, two losses for Michigan in the penultimate game. Two 3-2 losses, two 3-2 losses to the University of Minnesota. Once against Michigan was denied a shot at extending its NCAA record with … Read more
Michigan has reached the Frozen Four again, but the route is unfamiliar.
For Michigan, the NCAA tournament has historically been a showcase.
In all seriousness, Michigan’s loss is the CCHA’s loss. When a player the caliber of Mike Cammalleri leaves a program early, the entire league feels the absence. Yes, some folks may be happy about the departures of Cammalleri, Mike Komisarek and Michigan State’s Ryan Miller, thinking that this somehow levels the playing field for the … Read more
Michigan, the reigning regular-season and conference tournament champions, received top billing from both the coaches and media, it was announced at the 2002-03 CCHA Media Day.
Michigan coach Red Berenson is college hockey’s most outspoken critic about players leaving school early. Now two more of his players have done just that.
Michigan forward Mike Cammalleri has agreed to terms with the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings, foregoing his senior year with the Wolverines. “Michael was generally regarded as the best player in college hockey this past season,” said Kings general manager Dave Taylor. “He is a highly skilled, intelligent player who has excelled at all levels of … Read more
Michigan sophomore defenseman Mike Komisarek has decided to sign a pro contract with the NHL’s Montreal Canadiens, passing up his final two seasons of collegiate eligibility. “We’re very disappointed to have Komisarek leave the team at this time,” said Wolverine coach Red Berenson of the 6-foot-4, 242-pound blueliner. “He has had two solid years at … Read more
It’s been said that championships are won in the offseason. If Michigan teammates Mike Cammalleri and Mike Komisarek decide to stay on campus this summer, the Wolverines could prove that next April. While the Los Angeles Kings, who drafted Cammalleri in the second round of last June’s NHL Entry Draft, are content to leave the … Read more
Michigan’s Erik Nystrom has big shoes to fill if he wants to follow in dad’s footsteps. Bob was a veteran of 900 NHL games and four Stanley Cups. But after being taken 10th overall in this year’s NHL draft, for now Erik just wants to concentrate on developing in school.
In what was dubbed a weak year in prospects for the 2002 NHL Entry Draft, college hockey took advantage, sending four of its players to the top 14 picks on the draft board, and a total of 14 college or college-bound players in the first two rounds. At the top of the list, in no … Read more
After 33 years, Michigan’s Yost Ice Arena will have a new voice next fall after public address announcer Glen Williams decided to step away from the mike with plenty of fond memories.
Michigan saw both sides of the home-ice coin during the NCAA tournament.