# 2022–23 Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey season

The 2022–23 Michigan Wolverines men's hockey team was the Wolverines' 101st season of play. They represented the University of Michigan in the 2022–23 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season. They were coached by Brandon Naurato, in his first year as head coach, and played their home games at Yost Ice Arena.

## Previous season

During the 2021–22 season, Michigan went 31–10–1, including 16–8–0 in Big Ten play. They won the 2022 Big Ten Men's Ice Hockey Tournament and received an automatic bid to the 2022 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament, where they reached their NCAA record 26th Frozen Four and were eliminated in the semifinals by eventual national champion Denver.

## Departures

| Player | Position | Nationality | Cause |
| Johnny Beecher | Forward | United States | Signed professional contract (Boston Bruins) |
| Matty Beniers | Forward | United States | Signed professional contract (Seattle Kraken) |
| Nick Blankenburg | Defenseman | United States | Graduation (signed with Columbus Blue Jackets) |
| Thomas Bordeleau | Forward | United States | Signed professional contract (San Jose Sharks) |
| Brendan Brisson | Forward | United States | Signed professional contract (Vegas Golden Knights) |
| Jake Gingell | Defenseman | United States | Graduation |
| Kent Johnson | Forward | Canada | Signed professional contract (Columbus Blue Jackets) |
| Jimmy Lambert | Forward | Canada | Graduation (signed with Bridgeport Islanders) |
| Jack Leavy | Goaltender | United States | Graduation |
| Luke Morgan | Forward | United States | Graduation |
| Michael Pastujov | Forward | United States | Graduation (signed with Idaho Steelheads) |
| Owen Power | Defenseman | Canada | Signed professional contract (Buffalo Sabres) |
| Jack Summers | Defenseman | United States | Graduation |
| Garrett Van Wyhe | Forward | United States | Graduation (signed with Utica Comets) |

## Recruiting

| Player | Position | Nationality | Age | Notes |
| Gavin Brindley | Forward | United States | 17 | Estero, FL |
| Seamus Casey | Defenseman | United States | 18 | Fort Myers, FL; selected 46th overall in 2022 |
| Kienan Draper | Forward | United States | 20 | Bloomfield Hills, MI; selected 187th overall in 2020 |
| Johnny Druskinis | Defenseman | United States | 20 | Plymouth, MI |
| Adam Fantilli | Forward | Canada | 17 | Nobleton, ON |
| Luca Fantilli | Defenseman | Canada | 19 | Nobleton, ON |
| Jackson Hallum | Forward | United States | 19 | Eagan, MN; selected 91st overall in 2020 |
| T. J. Hughes | Forward | Canada | 20 | Hamilton, ON |
| Rutger McGroarty | Forward | United States | 18 | Lincoln, NE; selected 14th overall in 2022 |
| Brendan Miles | Defenseman | United States | 20 | Farmington Hills, MI |
| Frank Nazar | Forward | United States | 18 | Mount Clemens, MI; selected 13th overall in 2022 |
| Tyler Shea | Goaltender | United States | 21 | Stevenson Ranch, CA |

## Roster

As of August 22, 2022.

## Coaching staff

| Name | Position coached | Seasons at Michigan |
| Brandon Naurato | Interim Head Coach | 2nd |
| Bill Muckalt | Associate head coach | 6th |
| Rob Rassey | Assistant Coach | 1st |
| Bryan Hogan | Volunteer assistant coach | 2nd |
| Topher Scott | Director of Hockey Operations | 1st |
| Joe Maher | Head strength and conditioning coach | 5th |
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## Standings

2022–23 Big Ten ice hockey Standingsvte :
| | Conference record | Conference record | Conference record | Conference record | Conference record | Conference record | Conference record | Conference record | Conference record | Conference record | Overall record | Overall record | Overall record | Overall record | Overall record | Overall record |
| | GP | W | L | T | OTW | OTL | 3/SW | PTS | GF | GA | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA |
| #2 Minnesota † | 24 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 57 | 106 | 50 | 40 | 29 | 10 | 1 | 168 | 90 |
| #3 Michigan * | 24 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 38 | 82 | 79 | 41 | 26 | 12 | 3 | 171 | 128 |
| #7 Ohio State | 24 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 36 | 69 | 63 | 40 | 21 | 16 | 3 | 131 | 101 |
| Notre Dame | 24 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 35 | 52 | 60 | 37 | 16 | 16 | 5 | 85 | 97 |
| #19 Michigan State | 24 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 34 | 65 | 80 | 38 | 18 | 18 | 2 | 107 | 115 |
| #8 Penn State | 24 | 10 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 34 | 71 | 75 | 39 | 22 | 16 | 1 | 129 | 106 |
| Wisconsin | 24 | 6 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 54 | 92 | 36 | 13 | 23 | 0 | 94 | 126 |
| Championship: March 18, 2023 † indicates conference regular season champion * indicates conference tournament champion Rankings: USCHO.com Top 20 Poll |||||||||||||||||||

## Schedule and results

| Date | Time | Opponent$^#$ | Rank$^#$ | Site | TV | Decision | Result | Attendance | Record |
| Exhibition ||||||||||
| October 1 | 7:00 PM | Windsor* | #6 | Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI (Exhibition) | BTN+ | Portillo | W 8–2 | 5,800 | — |
| Regular Season ||||||||||
| October 7 | 7:00 PM | Lindenwood* | #7 | Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI | BTN+ | Portillo | W 7–4 | 5,062 | 1–0–0 |
| October 8 | 7:00 PM | Lindenwood* | #7 | Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI | BTN+ | Portillo | W 3–1 | 5,371 | 2–0–0 |
| October 14 | 7:00 PM | #9 Boston University* | #6 | Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI | BTN+ | Portillo | W 9–2 | 5,800 | 3–0–0 |
| October 16 | 5:00 PM | #9 Boston University* | #6 | Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI | BTN+ | Portillo | L 2–3 | 5,800 | 3–1–0 |
| October 21 | 7:00 PM | at Lake Superior State* | #5 | Taffy Abel Arena • Sault Ste. Marie, MI | FloHockey | Portillo | W 5–2 | 3,151 | 4–1–0 |
| October 22 | 6:00 PM | at Lake Superior State* | #5 | Taffy Abel Arena • Sault Ste. Marie, MI | FloHockey | Portillo | W 5–1 | 3,422 | 5–1–0 |
| October 28 | 7:00 PM | #17 Western Michigan* | #4 | Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI | BTN+ | Portillo | W 5–4 | 5,800 | 6–1–0 |
| October 29 | 6:00 PM | at #17 Western Michigan* | #4 | Lawson Arena • Kalamazoo, MI | NCHC.tv | Portillo | W 6–5 $^{OT}$ | 4,090 | 7–1–0 |
| November 4 | 8:00 PM | at #13 Penn State | #1 | Pegula Ice Arena • University Park, PA | BTN | West | L 0–3 | 6,445 | 7–2–0 (0–1–0) |
| November 5 | 7:30 PM | at #13 Penn State | #1 | Pegula Ice Arena • University Park, PA | BTN+ | West | W 4–3 $^{OT}$ | 6,361 | 8–2–0 (1–1–0) |
| November 11 | 7:30 PM | at #18 Notre Dame | #3 | Compton Family Ice Arena • Notre Dame, IN (Rivalry) | Peacock | Portillo | W 5–1 | 5,103 | 9–2–0 (2–1–0) |
| November 12 | 6:00 PM | at #18 Notre Dame | #3 | Compton Family Ice Arena • Notre Dame, IN (Rivalry) | Peacock | Portillo | L 2–3 $^{OT}$ | 5,099 | 9–3–0 (2–2–0) |
| November 17 | 6:30 PM | #2 Minnesota | #3 | Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI (Rivalry) | BTN | Portillo | L 2–5 | 5,800 | 9–4–0 (2–3–0) |
| November 18 | 6:00 PM | #2 Minnesota | #3 | Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI (Rivalry) | BTN | Portillo | L 3–6 | 5,800 | 9–5–0 (2–4–0) |
| November 25 | 7:00 PM | #9 Harvard* | #5 | Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI | BTN+ | West | T 4–4 $^{OT}$ | 5,800 | 9–5–1 |
| November 26 | 7:00 PM | #9 Harvard* | #5 | Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI | BTN+ | Portillo | W 4–1 | 5,800 | 10–5–1 |
| December 2 | 8:00 PM | at Wisconsin | #5 | Kohl Center • Madison, WI | BSD | Portillo | L 3–6 | 7,464 | 10–6–1 (2–5–0) |
| December 3 | 5:00 PM | at Wisconsin | #5 | Kohl Center • Madison, WI | BSD Extra | Portillo | W 4–2 | 8,619 | 11–6–1 (3–5–0) |
| December 9 | 6:30 PM | at #12 Michigan State | #6 | Munn Ice Arena • East Lansing, MI (Rivalry) | BTN | Portillo | L 1–2 | 6,555 | 11–7–1 (3–6–0) |
| December 10 | 6:30 PM | #12 Michigan State | #6 | Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI (Rivalry) | BTN | Portillo | W 2–1 | 5,800 | 12–7–1 (4–6–0) |
| January 6 | 7:00 PM | USNTDP* | #7 | Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI (Exhibition) | BTN+ | Portillo | W 7–6 | 5,800 | — |
| January 13 | 6:30 PM | #8 Ohio State | #6 | Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI | BTN+ | Portillo | L 2–7 | 5,800 | 12–8–1 (4–7–0) |
| January 14 | 4:30 PM | #8 Ohio State | #6 | Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI | BTN | Portillo | W 4–2 | 5,800 | 13–8–1 (5–7–0) |
| January 20 | 8:00 PM | at #2 Minnesota | #8 | 3M Arena at Mariucci • Minneapolis, MN | BSD | Portillo | L 3–4 $^{OT}$ | 10,300 | 13–9–1 (5–8–0) |
| January 21 | 8:00 PM | at #2 Minnesota | #8 | 3M Arena at Mariucci • Minneapolis, MN | BTN | Portillo | W 5–4 $^{OT}$ | 10,455 | 14–9–1 (6–8–0) |
| January 27 | 7:00 PM | #6 Penn State | #7 | Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI | BTN+ | Portillo | W 7–3 | 5,800 | 15–9–1 (7–8–0) |
| January 28 | 7:00 PM | #6 Penn State | #7 | Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI | BTN | Portillo | W 5–4 | 5,800 | 16–9–1 (8–8–0) |
| February 3 | 7:00 PM | Wisconsin | #6 | Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI | BTN+ | Portillo | W 6–2 | 5,800 | 17–9–1 (9–8–0) |
| February 4 | 7:00 PM | Wisconsin | #6 | Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI | BTN+ | Portillo | W 7–4 | 5,800 | 18–9–1 (10–8–0) |
| February 10 | 7:00 PM | at #15 Michigan State | #5 | Munn Ice Arena • East Lansing, MI (Rivalry) | BSD Extra | Portillo | W 4–2 | 6,555 | 19–9–1 (11–8–0) |
| February 11 | 8:00 PM | vs. #15 Michigan State | #5 | Little Caesars Arena • Detroit, MI (Duel in the D) | ESPNU | Portillo | W 4–3 $^{OT}$ | 18,325 | 20–9–1 (12–8–0) |
| February 16 | 7:00 PM | at #10 Ohio State | #4 | Value City Arena • Columbus, OH | BTN+ | Portillo | T 3–3 $^{SOL}$ | 8,593 | 20–9–2 (12–8–1) |
| February 18 | 4:00 PM | vs. #10 Ohio State | #4 | FirstEnergy Stadium • Cleveland, OH (Faceoff on the Lake) | BTN | Portillo | L 2–4 | 45,523 | 20–10–2 (12–9–1) |
| February 24 | 7:00 PM | #20 Notre Dame | #4 | Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI (Rivalry) | BTN+ | Portillo | T 3–3 $^{SOL}$ | 5,800 | 20–10–3 (12–9–2) |
| February 25 | 8:00 PM | #20 Notre Dame | #4 | Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI (Rivalry) | BTN | Portillo | L 1–2 $^{OT}$ | 5,800 | 20–11–3 (12–10–2) |
| Big Ten Tournament ||||||||||
| March 3 | 7:00 PM | Wisconsin | #4 | Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI (Quarterfinals) | BTN+ | Portillo | W 6–5 $^{OT}$ | 3,704 | 21–11–3 |
| March 4 | 6:00 PM | Wisconsin | #4 | Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI (Quarterfinals) | BTN+ | Portillo | W 7–4 | 5,541 | 22–11–3 |
| March 11 | 6:30 PM | #9 Ohio State | #4 | Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI (Semifinals) | BTN | Portillo | W 7–3 | 5,800 | 23–11–3 |
| March 18 | 8:00 PM | at #1 Minnesota | #4 | 3M Arena at Mariucci • Minneapolis, MN (Championship) | BTN | Portillo | W 4–3 | 10,305 | 24–11–3 |
| NCAA Tournament ||||||||||
| March 24 | 8:30 PM | vs. #19 Colgate | #2 | PPL Center • Allentown, PA (Regional semifinals) | ESPN2 | Portillo | W 11–1 | 7,067 | 25–11–3 |
| March 26 | 6:30 PM | vs. #11 Penn State | #2 | PPL Center • Allentown, PA (Regional final) | ESPN2 | Portillo | W 2–1 $^{OT}$ | 8,375 | 26–11–3 |
| April 6 | 8:30 PM | vs. #3 Quinnipiac | #2 | Amalie Arena • Tampa, FL (National semifinals) | ESPN2 | Portillo | L 2–5 | 19,119 | 26–12–3 |
| *Non-conference game. $^#$Rankings from USCHO.com Poll. All times are in Eastern Time. Source: ||||||||||

## Rankings

| Poll | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week |
| Poll | Pre | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 (Final) |
| USCHO.com | 6 (2) | 6 (2)^ | 7 (1) | 6 (1) | 5 (1) | 4 (6) | 1 (22) | 3 (3) | 3 | 5 | 5 (2) | 6 | 7 | 7^ | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 (9) | 2^ | 3 |
| USA Today | 6 (2) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 (3) | 1 (15) | 3 (3) | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 (4) | 2 (4) | 3 |
Note: USCHO did not release a poll in weeks 1, 13, or 26.

## Awards and honors

Weekly Awards :
| Player | Award | Date Awarded |
| Erik Portillo | Big Ten Third Star of the Week | October 18, 2022 |
| Adam Fantilli | Big Ten First Star of the Week | October 25, 2022 |
| Luke Hughes | Big Ten First Star of the Week | November 1, 2022 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | Big Ten Second Star of the Week | November 15, 2022 |
| Dylan Duke | Big Ten Third Star of the Week | November 22, 2022 |
| Erik Portillo | Big Ten Second Star of the Week | November 29, 2022 |
| Erik Portillo | Big Ten Second Star of the Week | December 12, 2022 |
| Luke Hughes | Big Ten First Star of the Week | January 30, 2023 |
| Adam Fantilli | Big Ten Third Star of the Week | January 30, 2023 |
| Gavin Brindley | Big Ten Second Star of the Week | February 7, 2023 |
| Luke Hughes | Big Ten First Star of the Week | February 14, 2023 |
| Player | Award |
| Adam Fantilli | Hobey Baker Award |
| Adam Fantilli | Tim Taylor Award |
| Adam Fantilli | AHCA West First Team All-American |
| Luke Hughes | AHCA West First Team All-American |
| Adam Fantilli | Big Ten Freshman of the Year |
| Adam Fantilli | All-Big Ten First Team |
| Luke Hughes | All-Big Ten First Team |
| Mackie Samoskevich | All-Big Ten Second Team |
| Seamus Casey | All-Big Ten Freshman Team |
| Adam Fantilli | All-Big Ten Freshman Team |
| Adam Fantilli | Big Ten Tournament Most Outstanding Player |
| Seamus Casey | Big Ten All-Tournament Team |
| Luke Hughes | Big Ten All-Tournament Team |
| Adam Fantilli | Big Ten All-Tournament Team |
| Rutger McGroarty | Big Ten All-Tournament Team |

## Players drafted into the NHL

Michigan had three players drafted in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. Frank Nazar and Rutger McGroarty were selected back-to-back in the first round of the NHL Draft. Michigan had two players drafted in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. Adam Fantilli was drafted in the first round, third overall, while Gavin Brindley was drafted 34th overall. Fantilli became the 33rd Wolverine to be selected in the first round of the NHL Draft, which leads all NCAA teams.
| Year | Round | Pick | Player | NHL team |
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | Adam Fantilli | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| 2022 | 1 | 13 | Frank Nazar | Chicago Blackhawks |
| 2022 | 1 | 14 | Rutger McGroarty | Winnipeg Jets |
| 2023 | 2 | 34 | Gavin Brindley | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| 2022 | 2 | 46 | Seamus Casey | New Jersey Devils |