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Originally Published 1 day ago — by University of Michigan Athletics
The University of Michigan ice hockey team, ranked No. 1, defeated Notre Dame 5-2 in their season opener of the second half, with standout performances from veterans and freshman goalie Jack Ivankovic, who earned his 17th win of the season.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Detroit Free Press
Michigan's hockey team staged a remarkable third-period comeback to secure a 4-3 victory over North Dakota in the NCAA tournament, with forwards Garrett Schifsky and T.J. Hughes scoring early in the third period and junior forward Dylan Duke extending the lead. Despite a late rally from North Dakota, Michigan held on to set up a regional final clash with Michigan State, aiming to avenge previous losses and secure a spot in the Frozen Four.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Lansing State Journal
No. 9 Michigan State hockey defeated No. 11 Michigan 5-1 at Yost Ice Arena, with a big third period surge. The win marks the first time since 2017 that the Spartans won both regular season games in Ann Arbor and the first season since 2012 that MSU reached at least 19 wins. MSU showcased its endurance in the third period, with goaltender Trey Augustine making 29 saves, and will have a chance to win three out of four games over Michigan in the regular season. The teams will face each other for the final time of the regular season in Detroit at Little Caesars Arena.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Lansing State Journal
No. 7 Michigan State's hockey team staged an impressive comeback, scoring six straight goals to secure a 7-5 victory over Michigan at Yost Ice Arena. After trailing 4-1, the Spartans rallied with goals from Isaac Howard, Nico Muller, Jeremy Davidson, and Gavin O'Connell, ultimately earning their first win at Yost since 2019. Goalie Trey Augustine made 43 saves, while Muller finished with two goals and two assists. Coach Adam Nightingale praised the team's discipline and character, while players emphasized the importance of composure and teamwork in the thrilling win.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Detroit Free Press
Michigan hockey defeated Penn State 2-1 in overtime to secure their 27th Frozen Four appearance, the most in NCAA history. Mackie Samoskevich scored the game-winner just 52 seconds into overtime, beating Penn State's goalie Liam Souliere, who stopped 40 Michigan shots in regulation. Michigan will face Quinnipiac in the Frozen Four on April 6 in Tampa, Florida.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MLive.com
Michigan's hockey team advances to the Frozen Four for the second straight season and an NCAA-record 27th time after beating Penn State 2-1 in overtime. Sophomore forward Mackie Samoskevich scored the game-winning goal 52 seconds into overtime. They will face Quinnipiac, another No. 1 seed, on April 6 in Tampa. The Wolverines tied the game in the third period with a power-play goal from freshman Adam Fantilli. Goalies Liam Souliere and Erik Portillo made 41 and 31 saves, respectively.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MLive.com
Michigan and Penn State will face off in a NCAA regional final in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on Sunday for a trip to the Frozen Four. The game will be televised on ESPN2. Both teams are coming off dominate victories in their NCAA Tournament openers. Michigan thrashed Colgate 11-1, while Penn State’s 8-0 win over Michigan Tech was the largest shutout victory in tournament history. The Wolverines are looking for their NCAA-record 27th trip to the Frozen Four, while the Lions are aiming to reach their first.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by 247Sports
The Michigan hockey team will have to bring its own energy to the NCAA Tournament in Allentown, Pennsylvania, as the postseason is known for its unpredictability and empty seats. The Wolverines have played in front of an average of 7,500 fans this season, but their next game against Colgate is likely to have a much smaller crowd. The NCAA Tournament's format makes hosting a relatively niche sport at a neutral site difficult and a dubious investment. However, Michigan might draw a bigger crowd if they play Penn State in the second round, as the Nittany Lions are a host team that made the NCAA Tournament.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Detroit Free Press
Michigan hockey will face Colgate in the NCAA tournament as the No. 3 overall seed, with a potential regional final matchup against Penn State or Michigan Tech. Western Michigan and Michigan Tech also made the 16-team field, with WMU heading to the Manchester region to play Boston University and MTU headed to Allentown to open against Penn State. The Wolverines will be aiming for their 27th Frozen Four appearance.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MLive.com
Michigan's hockey team has earned a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament for the second straight season and will open against No. 4 seed Colgate at 8:30 p.m. Friday. Led by NCAA scoring leader and Hobey Baker Award finalist Adam Fantilli, Michigan owns the No. 1 offense in the country, averaging 4.1 goals per game. The Wolverines are one of three Michigan teams to make the tournament, joining Michigan Tech and Western Michigan.