Michigan Wolverines

The Michigan Wolverines ice hockey team is the hockey team that represents the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Earning varsity status in 1922, the program is entering its 89th season. The school's team currently competes in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association, although it competed in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association between 1959 and 1981. The team has played in 20 consecutive NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey Tournaments, dating back to 1991; this is an NCAA record. The Wolverines have won an NCAA-record nine Division I NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championships, seven of which came during a 17-year stretch between 1948 and 1964. Two more championships were won under recently retired head coach Red Berenson in 1996 and 1998.
Michigan has had many successes as a program including a record-setting number of championships, total championship tournament appearances, and consecutive tournament appearances. Players from the program have earned numerous honors, professional championships, international championships, individual statistical championships, team and individual records. The team is currently led by Berenson, who for nearly fifty years has continued to hold the school single-season goal scoring record and who for over thirty years was the only alumnus of the program to have won a Stanley Cup. The program has dozens of National Hockey League alumni and over twenty current players.
Coach Red Berenson retired after the 2016-17 season. He was replace by long time assistant coach Mel Pearson who had been the head coach of the Michigan Tech Huskies for the past five seasons
==Team history==
===Conferences===
Conference affiliation since 1951Michigan Ice Hockey Year-by-Year Results MGoBlue.com: University of Michigan Official Athletic Site
*Midwest Collegiate Hockey League (1951-53)
*Western Intercollegiate Hockey League (1953-58)
*Big Ten Conference (1958-81)
*Western Collegiate Hockey Association (1959-81)
*Central Collegiate Hockey Association (1981-present)
===NCAA National Championships===
Year	Champion	Score 	Runner-up 	City 	Arena 	Ref.
1948	Michigan	8–4	Dartmouth 	Colorado Springs, CO	Broadmoor Arena 	
1951	Michigan	7–1	Brown 	Colorado Springs, CO	Broadmoor Arena 	
1952	Michigan	4–1	Colorado College	Colorado Springs, CO	Broadmoor Arena 	
1953	Michigan	7–3	Minnesota 	Colorado Springs, CO	Broadmoor Arena 	
1955	Michigan	5–3	Colorado College	Colorado Springs, CO	Broadmoor Arena 	
1956	Michigan	7–5	Michigan Tech 	Colorado Springs, CO	Broadmoor Arena 	
1964	Michigan	6–3	Denver 	Denver, CO 	University of Denver Arena	
1996	Michigan	3–2	Colorado College	Cincinnati, OH 	Riverfront Coliseum 	
1998	Michigan	3–2	Boston College 	Boston, MA 	Fleet Center 	
===Season-by-season results===
This is a partial list of the last five seasons completed by the Wolverines.
Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties
Records as of April 3, 2010.Michigan Ice Hockey Year-by-Year Results MGoBlue.com: University of Michigan Official Athletic Site
Season 	GP	W 	L 	T	Finish 	Playoffs
2005–06	41	21	15	5	T-3rd, CCHA	Lost in NCAA West Regional, 1–5 (North Dakota)
2006–07	41	26	14	1	2nd, CCHA 	Lost in NCAA West Regional, 5–8 (North Dakota)
2007–08	43	33	6 	4	1st, CCHA 	Lost in NCAA Frozen Four, 4–5 (Notre Dame)
2008–09	41	29	12	0	2nd, CCHA 	Lost in NCAA East Regional, 0–2 (Air Force)
2009–10	45	26	18	1	7th, CCHA 	Lost in NCAA Midwest Regional Final, 2–3 (Miami)
==Arena==
Yost Ice Arena: (1973–present)Yost Ice Arena - History & Facts Yost Ice Arena website
*Capacity: 8,100 (1973-74 to 1990-91); 7,235 (1991-92 to 1995-96); 6,343 (1996-97 to 2000-01); 6,637 (2001–02 to present)
*Constructed: 1923
*Dedicated: November 10, 1923
*Renovated: 1973, 1992, 1996, 2001
*Name Changes: Fielding H. Yost Field House (1924-73), Yost Ice Arena (1973–present)
*First Ice Hockey Game: Nov. 2, 1973, a 6-2 U-M win over Waterloo Lutheran
Top single-game crowdsYost Ice Arena Attendance Records MGoBlue.com: University of Michigan Official Athletic Site
*8,411 vs Michigan State: Jan. 29, 1988
*8,404 vs Michigan State: Feb. 18, 1989
*8,396 vs Michigan State: Feb. 17, 1990
Top weekend series crowds
*19,114 vs Cornell: Mar. 15-17, 1991
*15,528 vs Michigan Tech: Feb. 27–28, 1981
*15,240 vs Lake Superior: Jan. 31 – Feb. 1, 1992
Top single-game post-renovation crowds (1996-97 to present)
*6,986 vs Michigan State: January 19, 2002
*6,984 vs Notre Dame: January 18, 2008
*6,983 vs Notre Dame: January 31, 2009
==Players==
Michigan has had numerous players recognized with prestigious awards and honors. The following is a summary of some of the other standout Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey players.
===Current Roster===
===U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame===
The following individuals have been inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame.
*Vic Heyliger (1974)
*Willard Ikola (1990)
*John Matchefts (1991)
*Wally Grant (1994)
*John MacInnes (2007)
===Hobey Baker Award winners===
The following players have been awarded the Hobey Baker Award.
*Brendan Morrison (1997) CCHA Player of the Year 1996, 1997
*Kevin Porter (2008) CCHA Player of the Year 2008
===Player of the year===
;The Hockey News U.S. College Player of the Year
* David Oliver (1994)
* Brendan Morrison (1996, 1997)
;Central Collegiate Hockey Association
* David Oliver (1994)
* Brendan Morrison (1996, 1997)
* Kevin Porter (2008)
;Western Collegiate Hockey Association
* Red Berenson (1962)
* Gordon Wilkie (1964)
* Mel Wakabayashi (1966)
===Academic All-American===
Michigan has had one hockey Academic All-American.
*Jeff Jillson (2001, second team)
===Winter Olympic Medalists===
Michigan has had nine players and one coach participate in the Winter Olympics. Five of these participants earned Olympic medals.
*Willard Ikola (1956 silver medal, United States)
*John Matchefts (1956 silver medal, United States)
*Bob White (1956 bronze medal, Canada)
*Todd Brost (1992 silver medal, Canada)
*David Harlock (1994 silver medal, Canada)
===Stanley Cup Champions===
Michigan has two three-time Stanley Cup champions.
*Red Berenson (1965 Montreal Canadiens)
*Aaron Ward (1997 Detroit Red Wings)
*Aaron Ward (1998 Detroit Red Wings)
*Mike Knuble (1998 Detroit Red Wings)
*Blake Sloan (1999 Dallas Stars)
*John Madden (2000 New Jersey Devils)
*John Madden (2003 New Jersey Devils)
*Aaron Ward (2006 Carolina Hurricanes)
*John Madden (2010 Chicago Blackhawks)
===Wolverines in the NHL===
*Mike Brown
*Mike Cammalleri
*Andrew Cogliano
*Mike Comrie
*Andrew Ebbett
*Dwight Helminen
*Andy Hilbert
*Matt Hunwick
*Jack Johnson
*Mike Knuble
*Mike Komisarek
*John Madden
*Brendan Morrison
*David Moss
*Eric Nystrom
*Jed Ortmeyer
*Max Pacioretty
*Kevin Porter
*Jeff Tambellini
*Marty Turco
*Aaron Ward
===Wolverine All-Americans===
The following Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey players have been chosen as First team Division I All-Americans by the American Hockey Coaches Association.
*Louie Caporusso (2009)
*Aaron Palushaj (2009)
*Kevin Porter (2008)
*T.J. Hensick (2005, 2007)
*Jack Johnson (2007)
*Mike Cammalleri (2002)
*Mike Komisarek (2002)
*Andy Hilbert (2001)
*Jeff Jillson (2000)
*Bill Muckalt (1998)
*John Madden (1997)
*Brendan Morrison (1995–97)
*Marty Turco (1997)
*David Oliver (1994)
*Brian Wiseman (1997)
*Denny Felsner (1992)
*Myles O'Connor (1989)
*Paul Fricker (1981)
*Murray Eaves (1980)
*Dave Debol (1977)
*Robbie Moore (1974)
*James Keough (1968)
*Mel Wakabayaski (1965)
*Tom Polonic (1964)
*Gordon Wilkie (1964)
*Red Berenson (1961, 1962)
*Bob Watt (1959)
*Bob White (1958, 1959)
*Lorne Howes (1956)
*William MacFarland (1954–56)
*Robert Schiller (1955, 1956)
*Mike Buchanan (1955)
*Dick Dunnigan (1955)
*Lorne Howes (1955)
*Tom Rendall (1955)
*Jim Haas (1954)
===See also===
Michigan Wolverines Ice Hockey Players
==Statistical accomplishments==
The all-time Michigan single-season goal scoring leaders are Red Berenson (1961–62) and Dave Debol (1976–77) who have each totaled 43. Denny Felsner (1988–92) has totaled 139 in his career for the school record. Brendan Morrison holds the school record for both single-season and career assists with 57 (1996–97) and 182 (1994–97), respectively. Debol (99, 1976–77) and Morrison (284, 1994–97) hold the single-season and career points records, respectively.
On defense, Marty Turco holds the single-season and career win records with 34 (1995–96) and 127 (1995–98). The single-season goals against average is held by Billy Sauer (1.95, 2007–08), while the career record is held by Josh Blackburn (2.29, 1999–2002). Sauer also holds the single-season save percentage record, (.924, 2007–08), while Al Montoya holds the career record (.90806, 2002–2004). Montoya's 6 single-season shutouts (2003–2004) is the school record while Turco's 15 is the career record.
===Current national individual records===
The following Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey players hold NCAA Division I national records:
*John Madden - single-season shorthanded goals - (10, 1996)
*John Madden - career shorthanded goals - (23, 1994–97)
*Robbie Moore - career saves - (4434, 1973–76)
*Marty Turco - career wins - (127, 1995–98)
===Former national individual records===
The following Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey players formerly held NCAA Division I national records:
*Neil Celley - single-season points per game (2.93 1951–1952)
*Gordon McMillan - single-season points per game (2.70 1948–1949)
*Neil Celley - single-season goals per game (1.48 1951–1952)
*Gil Burford - single-season goal points per game (1.48 1950–1952)
*Karl Bagnell - single-season saves (1305, 1972–75)
*Gordon MacMillan - career points per game (2.54, 1949–1954)
*Gil Burford - career goals per game (1.30 1951–1952)
*Wally Gacek - career goals per game (1.21 1949–1951)
*Gordon MacMillan - career assists per game (1.38, 1949–1952)
*David Oliver - career game-winning goals (21, 1994–2006)
*Steve Shields - career wins (111, 1991–94)
===Recent individual national statistical champions===
The following Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey players have been national statistical champions:
*Brendan Morrison - points per game (2.02, 1997)
*T. J. Hensick - points per game (1.68, 2007)
*Brendan Morrison - assists per game (1.31, 1997)
*T. J. Hensick - assists per game (1.12, 2007)
*Jason Botterill - power play goals (19, 1997)
*John Madden - short-handed goals (10, 1996)
*John Madden - short-handed goals (8, 1997)
*Scott Matzka - short-handed goals (6, 2000)
*Dale Rominski - game-winning goals (8, 1999)
*Chad Kolarik - game-winning goals (7, 2008)
*Marty Turco - goalie winning percentage (.850, 1997)
*Billy Sauer - goalie winning percentage (.851, 2008)
==National team records==
The following Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey teams hold NCAA Division I national records:
*Largest single-game margin of victory (21–0, vs. Ohio State, February 8, 1964)
*Most single-season overtime wins (6, 1998)
In addition, the 2005 and 2007 teams led the nation in goals per game, and the 1996 and 1997 teams led the nation in both goals allowed per game and scoring margin per game.
==Coaches==
===All-time coaching records===
As of completion of 2008–09 seasonMichigan Ice Hockey Coaching History MGoBlue.com: University of Michigan Official Athletic Site
Tenure 	Coach 	Years 	Record 	Pct.
1922–27 	Joseph Barss 	5 	26–21–4 	.549
1927–44 	Edward Lowrey 	17 	124–136–21 	.479
1944–57 	Vic Heyliger 	13 	228–61–13 	.776
1957–73 	Al Renfrew 	16 	222–207–11 	.517
1973–80 	Dan Farrell 	7 	135–129–6 	.511
1980 	Wilf Martin^ (interim)	1^ 	1–1–0 	.500
1980–84 	John Giordano 	4 	68–75–6 	.477
1984–present	Red Berenson 	27 	701–328–71 	.673
Totals 	8 coaches 	89 seasons	1,505–958–131	.605
^ Martin coached the first two games of the 1980–81 season before Giordano took over the coaching duties.
==NCAA Tournament History==
Including the 2010 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament, Michigan holds several NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship records: Tournaments (33), consecutive tournaments (20), current consecutive tournaments (20), championships (9). Through the 2010 tournament, the team has a 47–26 record in the NCAA Tournament, including a 24–14 record in the Frozen Four. The following is the complete history of the Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey in the NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship.
Year 	Seed 	First Round 	Quarterfinals 	Semifinals 	Finals 	Notes
4-team tournament 	4-team tournament 	4-team tournament 	4-team tournament 	4-team tournament 	4-team tournament 	4-team tournament
1948 	 	 	 	Boston College W 6–4 OT 	Dartmouth College W 8–4 	Fastest consecutive goals record (0:05) still stands (Gordon McMillan and Wally Gacek) vs. Dartmouth
1949 	 	 	 	Dartmouth College L 4–2 	WC 10–4 	
1950 	 	 	 	Boston University L 4–3 	Boston College WC 10–6 	vs. Boston College only tournament game with no penalties for either team
1951 	 	 	 	Boston University W 8–2 	W 7–1 	Gil Burford's 9 career Frozen Four goals was a record until 1987.
1952 	 	 	 	St. Lawrence W 9–3 	Colorado College W 4–1 	
1953 	 	 	 	Boston University W 14–2	Minnesota W 7–3 	14 goals continues to be a tournament record.
1954 	 	 	 	L 6–4 	Boston College WC 7–2 	
1955 	 	 	 	W 7–3 	Colorado College W 5–3 	
1956 	 	 	 	St. Lawrence W 2–1 OT 	W 7–5 	
1957 	 	 	 	Harvard University W 6–1	Colorado College L 13–6 	
1962 	 	 	 	L 5–4 	St. Lawrence WC 5–1 	
1964 	 	 	 	W 3–2 	Denver W 6–3 	
5-team tournament 	5-team tournament 	5-team tournament 	5-team tournament 	5-team tournament 	5-team tournament 	5-team tournament
1977 	W2 	 	Bowling Green W 7–5 	Boston University W 6–4 	Wisconsin L 6–5 OT 	Shortest overtime championship game (0:23)
12-team tournament	12-team tournament	12-team tournament 	12-team tournament 	12-team tournament 	12-team tournament 	12-team tournament
1991 	W3 	Cornell W 4–5 OT, 6–4, 9–3	Boston University L 4–1, 8–1	 	 	
1992 	W1 	bye 	Northern Michigan W 7–6 	Wisconsin L 4–2 	 	
1993 	W2 	bye 	Wisconsin W 4–3 OT 	Maine L 4–3 OT 	 	
1994 	W1 	bye 	Lake Superior State L 5–4 OT 	 	 	
1995 	W1 	bye 	Wisconsin W 4–3 	Maine L 4–3 OT 	 	Longest overtime tournament game at the time (100:28)
1996 	W2 	bye 	Minnesota W 4–3 	Boston University W 4–0 	Colorado College W 3–2 OT	
1997 	W1 	bye 	Minnesota W 7–4 	Boston University L 3–2 	 	
1998 	W3 	W 2–1 	North Dakota W 4–3 	New Hampshire W 4–0 	Boston College W 3–2 OT 	Marty Turco's 9 career Frozen Four wins and 2 career shutouts are former records.
1999 	E5 	Denver W 5–3 	New Hampshire L 2–1 OT 	 	 	
2000 	E5 	W 4–3 OT 	Maine L 5–2 	 	 	
2001 	W3 	W 4–3 	W 4–3 	Boston College L 4–2 	 	
2002 	W4 	St. Cloud State W 4–2 	Denver W 5–3 	Minnesota L 3–2 	 	
16-team tournament	16-team tournament	16-team tournament 	16-team tournament 	16-team tournament 	16-team tournament 	16-team tournament
2003 	MW3 	Maine W 2–1 	Colorado College W 5–3 	Minnesota L 3–2 OT 	 	
2004 	NE2 	New Hampshire W 4–1 	Boston College L 3–2 OT 	 	 	
2005 	MW2 	Wisconsin W 4–1 	Colorado College L 4–3 	 	 	
2006 	W3 	North Dakota L 4–3 	 	 	 	
2007 	W2 	North Dakota L 8–5 	 	 	 	
2008 	E1 	Niagara W 5–1 	Clarkson W 2–0 	Notre Dame L 5–4 OT 	 	
2009 	E1 	Air Force L 2–0 	 	 	 	
2010 	MW3 	Bemidji State W 5–1 	Miami L 3–2 OT 	 	 	
==References==
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