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1 michigan hockey record book team history: 2... ncaa frozen four ncaa tournament ncaa champions ncaa champions ncaa champions NCAA Champions ncaa champions ncaa champions ncaa champions ncaa champions ncaa champions brendan morrison: hobey baker award Kevin Porter: Hobey baker awad NCAA All-americans national awards CCHA Championship teams ccha honors mike legg ESPY Award WCHA Honors joe louis arena Great lakes invitational yost ice arena 1

2 NCAA Frozen Four history NCAA Frozen Four Year-By-Year Year Champion runner-up third Place Fourth Place site 1948 MICHIGAN Dartmouth colorado College, Boston College colorado Springs, Colo Boston College dartmouth michigan Colorado College colorado Springs, Colo Colorado College Boston University MICHIGAN Boston College colorado Springs, Colo MICHIGAN Brown boston University Colorado College colorado Springs, Colo MICHIGAN Colorado College Yale st. Lawrence colorado Springs, Colo MICHIGAN Minnesota rensselaer boston University colorado Springs, Colo Rensselaer minnesota michigan Boston College colorado Springs, Colo MICHIGAN Colorado College Harvard st. Lawrence colorado Springs, Colo MICHIGAN Michigan Tech st. Lawrence boston College colorado Springs, Colo Colorado College MICHIGAN Clarkson harvard colorado Springs, Colo Denver north Dakota clarkson harvard minneapolis, Minn North Dakota michigan State boston College st. Lawrence troy, N.Y Denver michigan Tech boston University St. Lawrence boston, Mass Denver st. Lawrence minnesota rensselaer denver, Colo Michigan Tech clarkson michigan St. Lawrence hamilton, N.Y North Dakota denver clarkson boston College chestnut Hill, Mass MICHIGAN Denver rensselaer providence denver, Colo Michigan Tech boston College north Dakota brown providence, R.I Michigan State clarkson denver boston University minneapolis, Minn Cornell boston University Michigan State north Dakota syracuse, N.Y Denver north Dakota cornell boston College duluth, Minn Denver cornell harvard michigan Tech colorado Springs, Colo Cornell clarkson wisconsin michigan Tech lake Placid, N.Y Boston University Minnesota denver harvard syracuse, N.Y Boston University Cornell wisconsin denver boston, Mass Wisconsin denver boston College cornell boston, Mass Minnesota michigan Tech boston University Harvard boston, Mass Michigan Tech minnesota boston University Harvard st. Louis, Mo Minnesota michigan Tech brown boston University denver, Colo Wisconsin michigan Boston University New Hampshire detroit, Mich Boston University Boston College bowling Green wisconsin providence, R.I Minnesota north Dakota dartmouth new Hampshire detroit, Mich North Dakota northern Michigan Dartmouth cornell providence, R.I Wisconsin minnesota michigan Tech northern Michigan duluth, Minn North Dakota wisconsin northeastern new Hampshire providence, R.I Wisconsin harvard providence minnesota grand Forks, N.D Bowling Green minnesota-duluth North Dakota michigan State lake Placid, N.Y Rensselaer providence minnesota-duluth Boston College detroit, Mich Michigan State harvard minnesota denver providence, R.I North Dakota michigan State minnesota harvard detroit, Mich Lake Superior st. Lawrence maine minnesota lake Placid, N.Y Harvard minnesota michigan State maine st. Paul, Minn Wisconsin colgate boston College, Boston University detroit, Mich Northern Michigan Boston University Clarkson, Maine st. Paul, Minn Lake Superior wisconsin MICHIGAN, Michigan State A albany, N.Y Maine lake Superior MICHIGAN, Boston University milwaukee, Wis Lake Superior boston University Harvard, Minnesota S st. Paul, Minn Boston University Maine MICHIGAN, Minnesota P providence, R.I MICHIGAN Colorado College Vermont, Boston University C cincinnati, Ohio 1997 North Dakota boston University MICHIGAN, Colorado College milwaukee, Wis MICHIGAN Boston College new Hampshire, Ohio State B boston, Mass Maine new Hampshire boston College, Michigan State anaheim, Calif North Dakota boston College maine, St. Lawrence P providence, R.I Boston College north Dakota MICHIGAN, Michigan State A albany, N.Y Minnesota maine MICHIGAN, New Hampshire S st. Paul, Minn Minnesota new Hampshire MICHIGAN, Cornell B buffalo, N.Y Denver maine boston College, Minnesota-Duluth boston, Mass Denver north Dakota minnesota, Colorado College C columbus, Ohio 2006 Wisconsin boston College maine, North Dakota M milwaukee, Wis Michigan State boston College north Dakota, Maine S st. Louis, Mo Boston College notre Dame MICHIGAN, North Dakota D denver, Colo Boston University Miami (Ohio) vermont, Bemidji State W washington D.C Boston College wisconsin miami, Rochester Institue of Technology detroit, MI No consolation games in 1948 and from 1990-present 2

3 NCAA Tournament Michigan in the NCAA Tournament Michigan vs. Opponents in the NCAA Tournament Team gp W L Pct Air Force Bemidji State Boston College Boston University Bowling Green Brown Clarkson Colgate Colorado College Cornell Dartmouth Denver Harvard Lake Superior State Maine Mercyhurst Miami Michigan Tech Minnesota New Hampshire Niagara North Dakota Northern Michigan Notre Dame Princeton Providence Rensselaer St. Cloud State St. Lawrence Wisconsin Totals Michigan vs. Frozen Four Opponents Team gp W L Pct Boston College Boston University Brown Clarkson Colorado College Dartmouth Denver Harvard Maine Michigan Tech Minnesota New Hampshire Notre Dame Providence Rensselaer St. Lawrence Wisconsin Totals Appearances...33 Frozen Four Appearances...23 NCAA Championships...9 Games Played...73 Games Won...47 Games Lost...26 NCAA Championships 9 Michigan 7 Denver north Dakota 6 Wisconsin 5 Minnesota Boston University Frozen Four Appearances 23 Michigan 22 Boston College 21 Boston University 19 Minnesota 17 North Dakota Consecutive Frozen Four Appearances 10 Michigan Boston University boston University colorado College North Dakota boston College michigan cornell minnesota st. Lawrence Frozen Four Wins 24 Michigan 21 North Dakota 20 Boston University 19 Minnesota 18 Denver Tournament Appearances 33 Michigan 32 Minnesota 31 Boston University 29 Boston College 26 Michigan State Consecutive Tournament Appearances 20 Michigan Minnesota Michigan Michigan State Lake Superior State Boston University Michigan State Current Consecutive Tournament Appearances 20 Michigan 8 New Hampshire 7 North Dakota Tournament Wins 50 Minnesota 47 Michigan 41 Boston College 40 North Dakota 38 Boston University Team Records Semifinal Games Won...11 Semifinal Games Lost...12 Championship Games Won...9 Championship Games Lost...2 Third-Place Games Won...4 Third-Place Games Lost...0 Coaching Records NCAA Championships 6 Vic Heyliger, Michigan 5 Murray Armstrong, Denver 3 Ned Harkness, Rensselaer & Cornell john MacInness, Michigan Tech bob Johnson, Wisconsin herb Brooks, Minnesota gino Gasparini, North Dakota Frozen Four Appearances 13 Jack Parker, Boston University 10 Vic Heyliger, Michigan 10 Red Berenson, Michigan murray Armstrong, Denver jerry York, Boston College & Bowling Green 9 Snooks Kelley, Boston College john MacInnes, Michigan Tech Consecutive Frozen Four Appearances 10 Vic Heyliger, Michigan Cheddy Thompson, Colorado Coll jack Parker, Boston University jack Parker, Boston University Jerry York, Boston College red Berenson, Michigan doug Woog, Minnesota ned Harkness, Cornell george Menard, St. Lawrence Frozen Four Wins 16 Vic Heyliger, Michigan 14 Murray Armstrong, Denver 12 Jack Parker, Boston University 12 Jerry York, Boston College & Bowling Green 10 John MacInnes, Michigan Tech 9 Ned Harkness, Rensselaer & Cornell Bob Johnson, Wisconsin Tournament Appearances 23 Jack Parker, Boston University 22 Ron Mason, Bowling Green & Michigan St. 20 Red Berenson, Michigan 17 Jerry York, Boston College & Bowling Green 15 Dick Umile, New Hampshire 13 Len Ceglarski, Clarkson & Boston College Consecutive Tournament Appearances 20 Red Berenson, Michigan Doug Woog, Minnesota Vic Heyliger, Michigan Jack Parker, Boston University Ron Mason, Michigan State Ron Mason, Michigan State Tournament Wins 33 Jerry York, Boston College and BGSU 30 Jack Parker, Boston University 26 Red Berenson, Michigan 22 Ron Mason, Michigan St. and Bowling Green 21 Doug Woog, Minnesota 20 Shawn Walsh, Maine 3

4 ncaa tournament results MICHIGAN NCAA TOURNAMENT RESULTS Champions Semifinals defeated Boston College, 6-4 (OT) Championship defeated Dartmouth, Third Place Semifinal lost to Dartmouth, 4-2 Third-Place defeated Colorado College, Third Place Semifinal lost to Boston University, 4-3 Third-Place defeated Boston College, Champions Semifinal defeated Boston University, 8-2 Championship defeated Brown, Champions Semifinal defeated St. Lawrence, 9-3 Championship defeated Colorado College, Champions Semifinal defeated Boston University, 14-2 Championship defeated Minnesota, Third Place Semifinal lost to RPI, 6-4 Third-Place defeated Boston College, Champions Semifinal defeated Harvard, 7-3 Championship defeated Colorado College, Champions Semifinal defeated St. Lawrence, 2-1 Championship defeated Michigan Tech, Second Place Semifinal defeated Harvard, 6-1 Championship lost to Colorado College, Third Place Semifinal lost to Clarkson, 5-4 Third-Place defeated St. Lawrence, Champions Semifinal defeated Providence, 3-2 Championship defeated Denver, Second Place First Round defeated Bowling Green, 7-5 Semifinal defeated Boston University, 6-4 Championship lost to Wisconsin, 6-5 (OT) Quarterfinalist First Round defeated Cornell, 2 games to 1 (4-5 [OT], 6-4, 9-3) Quarterfinal lost to Boston University, 2 games to 0 (5-1, 8-1) Semifinalist West Regional defeated Northern Mich., 7-6 Semifinal lost to Wisconsin, Semifinalist West Regional defeated Wisconsin, 4-3 (OT) Semifinal lost to Maine, 4-3 (OT) Quarterfinalist West Regional lost to Lake Superior State, 5-4 (OT) West Regional defeated Wisconsin, 4-3 Semifinal lost to Maine, 4-3 (3OT) Champions West Regional defeated Minnesota, 4-3 Semifinal defeated Boston University, 4-0 Championship defeated Colorado Coll., 3-2 (OT) Semifinalist West Regional defeated Minnesota, 7-4 Semifinal lost to Boston University, Champions West Regional defeated Princeton, 2-1 West Regional defeated North Dakota, 4-3 Semifinal defeated New Hampshire, 4-0 Championship defeated Boston College, 3-2 (OT) Quarterfinalist East Regional defeated Denver, 5-3 East Regional lost to New Hampshire, 2-1 (OT) Quarterfinalist East Regional defeated Colgate, 4-3 (OT) East Regional lost to Maine, Semifinalist West Regional defeated Mercyhurst, 4-3 West Regional defeated St. Cloud State, 4-3 Semifinal lost to Boston College, Semifinalist West Regional defeated St. Cloud State, 4-2 West Regional defeated Denver, 5-3 Semifinal lost to Minnesota, Semifinalist Midwest Regional defeated Maine, 2-1 Midwest Regional defeated Colorado Coll., 5-3 Semifinal lost to Minnesota, 3-2 (OT) Quarterfinalist Northeast Regional defeated New Hampshire, 4-1 Northeast Regional lost to Boston College, 3-2 (OT) Quarterfinalist Midwest Regional defeated Wisconsin, 4-1 Midwest Regional lost to Colorado College, First Round West Regional lost to North Dakota, First Round West Regional lost to North Dakota, Semifinalist East Regional defeated Niagara, 5-1 East Regional defeated Clarkson, 2-0 Semifinal lost to Notre Dame, 5-4 (OT) First Round East Regional lost to Air Force, Quarterfinalist Midwest Regional defeated Bemidji State 5-1 Midwest Regional lost to Miami 3-2 (2OT) Semifinalist 4

5 national championship teams 1948 NCAA Champions NCAA Championship Game Summary March 12, 1948 Colorado Springs, Colo. Broadmoor Ice Palace (2,700) Wolverines Capture National Hockey Title Dartmouth Michigan st period U-M - Wally Gacek (Wally Grant) 0:50 DC - Bill Riley (Bob Merriam) 4:25 U-M - Gacek (Grant) 10:55 DC - Crawford Campbell (unassisted) 17:25 (PP) 2nd period DC - Walt Crowley (B. Riley) 6:55 DC - Arnie Oss (Jim Malone) 11:05 U-M - Grant (Gacek) 15:20 U-M - Gordie McMillan (Ted Greer) 16:40 3rd period U-M - Grant (Gacek, Greer) 1:30 U-M - McMillan (Al Renfrew) 6:15 U-M - Gacek (Grant, Greer) 6:20 U-M - Greer (Gacek) 15:14 Shots on goal: DC u-m Penalties: DC 6-20 U-M 8-16 Saves: DC Dick Desmond 33 u-m John McDonald Team Roster No Name Pos 1 John Griffin d 2 Dick Starrak d 3 Connie Hill d 4 Leonard Brumm F 5 Wally Gacek f 6 Owen McArdle F 7 Gordon McMillan F 8 Bill Jacobson f 9 Al Renfrew f 10 Ted Greer f 11 Herb Upton d/f 12 Paul Milanowski G 13 Sam Stedman f 14 Ross Smith d/f 15 Al Nadeau f 16 Paul Fontana f 17 John McDonald G 17 Wally Grant f 18 Bob Marshall d - Bill Pritula d Head Coach: Vic Heyliger By B.S. Brown and Herb Ruskin The Michigan Daily COLORADO SPRINGS - Michigan reigns tonight as National Collegiate hockey champions. Flashing a powerful attack, the Wolverines netted four goals in the third period to cut down a strong Dartmouth sextet, 8-4, and wrap up the first NCAA championship. Wally Gacek was again the hero of the evening as he worked the 'hat trick' and added three assists for a six-point total. It was Gacek who set up what proved to be the winner, feeding a pass to Wally Grant, who fired a 15-footer into Dartmouth's goal at 1:30 of the third. Gordie McMillan added a goal at 6:15. Gacek scored his third goal of the game five seconds later, netting a 35-footer on passes from Grant and Ted Greer. Greer wound up the evening's scoring as well as his Michigan career by sinking a rebound at 15:14 with the assist going to Gacek. Michigan played another superb game. Jack McDonald stood out in goal, especially in the third period, when he held Dartmouth scoreless. The Wolverines jumped into an early lead, when Gacek grabbed Grant's pass and fired a 10-footer past Dartmouth's goalie, Dick Desmond, after only 50 seconds of the first period had elapsed. Dartmouth was able to tie it up shortly afterward, as Bill Riley slammed a third rebound into the Wolverine net at 4:25. Gacek and Grant again teamed up at 10:55 of the initial stanza to give Michigan a one-goal lead. Grant fed the pass to Gacek who scored. The goal was the result of some very fancy passing that had Dartmouth completely confused. With the Wolverines a man short after Dick Starrak had been caught tripping, Dartmouth evened the count at two on a goal by defenseman Crawford "Whitey" Campbell. The Big Green then moved out in front for the first time in the evening, when Walt Crowley fired the puck past goalie McDonald at 6:55 on a 10-foot shot. Ten seconds later, the Big Green moved two-up when Arnie Oss followed Jim Malone's shot up and netted the rebound. Grant and Gacek halted the trend at 15:20 to move Michigan to within a goal. McMillan tied it up again at the 16:40 mark of the middle stanza. A timer's whistle had halted the play and for a while it looked like the goal would not count. The timer had stopped the action because of a misunderstanding of the rules on a player returning to the ice from a penalty. Al Renfrew had gone directly to the ice after completing a two-minute board checking penalty, and it was claimed that he should have reported to his own bench first. Michigan coach Vic Heyliger protested and the NCAA rules committee awarded the goal after meeting between the second and third periods. 5

6 national championship teams 1951 NCAA Champions NCAA Championship Game Summary March 17, 1951 Colorado Springs, Colo. Broadmoor Ice Palace (2,700) Brown Michigan st period U-M - Eddie May (Gordon Naylor, Joe Marmo) 3:49 U-M - Gil Burford (Alex MacLellan) 15:24 2nd period U-M - Neil Celley (unassisted) 6:41 U-M - John McKennell (unassisted) 10:56 U-M - Al Bassey (Earl Keyes, MacLellan) 14:19 3rd period BU - Tony Malo (Bob Wheeler) 7:54 U-M - McKennell (Burford, Keyes) 11:15 U-M - Celley (Burford) 19:38 Shots on goal: BU u-m Penalties: BU 2-4 U-M 2-4 Saves: BU Don Whiston 45 u-m Hal Downes Team Roster No Name Pos 1 Hal Downes g 3 Eddie May d 4 John Matchefts F 5 Bob Heathcott D 6 Neil Celley f 7 Earl Keyes f 8 Gil Burford f 9 Paul Pelow f 10 John McKennell F 11 Graham Cragg D 12 Joe Marmo f 14 Gordon Naylor F 15 Al Bassey f 18 Alex MacLellan D Head Coach: Vic Heyliger Wolverines Win National Hockey Championship By Jim Barker The Michigan Daily COLORADO SPRINGS - Michigan's puckmen put on their greatest performance of the season last night as they walloped the Brown University Bruins, 7-1, to win the 1951 NCAA Hockey Tournament at the Broadmoor Ice Palace. The triumph was truly a team victory as the Wolverines displayed a brilliant defense coupled with potent offensive power and speed to completely outclass the Bruins, who put up a game but hopeless battle. The defensive work of Bob Heathcott, Alex MacLellan and Graham Cragg was beautiful to behold. Repeatedly they threw back Brown scoring thrusts and their backchecking plus the alertness of the Wolverine forward lines kept Brown from ever making a serious threat. So outstanding was the Maize and Blue defense that goalie Hal Downes, who played a fine game himself in the nets, did not have a single save on a Brown shot for the first 15 minutes of the game. Oddly enough there was very little body checking by Wolverine forwards and defensemen. The Wolverines threw back the Brown attackers by the simple process of poking the puck off their sticks before they ever could get over the Michigan blue line. But in addition to the great work of the defense, which had been a sore spot in previous hockey games throughout the season, the Maize and Blue's highly-touted offense came through in fine fashion again. Altogether, nine players shared scoring honors for Michigan with Neil Celley and John McKennell each scoring two goals. The Wolverines front line of Celley, Gil Burford and John Matchefts displayed far too much speed for the Brown defensemen. The victory also broke a two-year old St. Patrick's Day "jinx" for the Wolverines. In the last two NCAA tourneys prior to this one, Michigan was defeated on St. Patrick's Day. But such was not the case last night. By virtue of the victory, Michigan became the first team ever to win the NCAA Tournament twice since its inception in Michigan won the title in 1948, finished third in 1949 and 1950 and came back to win the title again last night. Michigan set another record in its 7-1 win over Brown. The Bruins, in being held to one goal, scored less goals in the game than any team in the four-year history of the tournament. The previous low had been set by U-M in its 4-2 loss to Dartmouth in Despite the one-sided loss, Brown goalie Don Whiston played one of the greatest games ever seen in the NCAA tournament or in any collegiate hockey game for that matter. Whitson was peppered with Michigan shots all night. Time and time again he dove to the ice to stop a loose puck, and on other occasions he made magnificent saves to squelch almost sure goals. For his outstanding performance, Whiston was awarded the Most Valuable Player award for the tournament. 6

7 national championship teams 1952 NCAA Champions NCAA Championship Game Summary March 15, 1952 Colorado Springs, Colo. Broadmoor Ice Palace (2,500) M Wins NCAA Hockey Title Michigan Colorado Coll st period U-M - George Chin (Doug Philpott) 11:35 U-M - Earl Keyes (Jim Haas, Reg Shave) 16:29 (PP) U-M - Philpott (unassisted) 19:07 (SH) 2nd period CC - Cameron Berry (Dick Kennific) 5:00 U-M - Graham Cragg (Alex MacLellan) 10:12 3rd period No scoring Shots on goal: CC u-m Penalties: CC 6-12 U-M 7-22 Saves: CC Ken Kinsley 46 u-m Willard Ikola Team Roster No Name Pos 1 Willard Ikola g 1 Bill Lucier g 2 Jim Haas d 3 Eddie May f 4 John Matchefts F 5 Bob Heathcott D 6 George Chin f 7 Earl Keyes f 8 Pat Cooney f 9 Paul Pelow f 10 John McKennell F 11 Graham Cragg D 12 Doug Philpott F 14 Gordon Naylor F 15 Ron Martinson F 17 Reg Shave d 18 Alex MacLellan D 19 Doug Mullen f - Bob Lotzer f - Telly Mascarin f Head Coach: Vic Heyliger By Ed Whipple Special to the Daily COLORADO SPRINGS - Michigan made hockey history here last night. The Wolverines trounced crippled Colorado College, 4-1, in the jam-packed Broadmoor Ice Palace to become the first team to win two straight NCAA hockey championships. Coach Vic Heyliger's teams now have grabbed three titles in five years. Michigan has never lost a final championship game. Playing with the injured Omer Brandt - the only remnant of the Brandt-Hartwell-Frasca combination - the Tigers found themselves behind 3-0 for the second straight night when the first period ended. Friday they fought back, to beat Yale, 4-3, but last night the Wolverines gave no openings for comebacks. After Graham Cragg made it 4-1 halfway through the second stanza the issue was never in doubt. The 2,500 rabid fans who came to see Michigan licked were disappointed by a Michigan team that received praise from Heyliger. Michigan rolled out of its 3-0 first period margin as George Chin opened up matters at 11:35 when he beat Colorado goalie Ken Kinsley from close in. Five minutes later Michigan scored twice within one minute in what proved to be the clinching flurry. Captain Earl Keyes scored the second goal on assists from defensemen Jim Haas and Reggie Shave. Keyes tipped in a blue line shot off Haas' stick. The Tigers were shorthanded at the time and the Michigan power play paid off. With Michigan's Doug Mullen off for holding, Colorado put on the pressure but its own power play backfired. Doug Philpott picked up a loose puck at center ice and sent a screaming 35-foot shot into the upper corner of the net for the 3-0 lead. The teams traded goals in the second period. Cam Berry beat Michigan goalie Willard Ikola with a neat shot into the corner of the net to move up to a 3-1 deficit. Cragg got that one back for Michigan to give them the 4-1 lead that they maintained intact for the remainder of the contest. Cragg's goal, his second of the tourney and only the third of the season, came on a long screen shot. Chin was the highest scorer of the tournament with four points and he took a place on the alltournament team named by the press. Kinsley, who made 46 saves last night and 42 against Yale was the Most Valuable Player and first team goaltender. The other first team forwards were Michigan's John McKennell and Doug Philpott. The defensemen were Jim Haas of the Wolverines and Lou Maccini of Colorado. 7

8 national championship teams 1953 NCAA Champions NCAA Championship Game Summary March 14, 1953 Colorado Springs, Colo. Broadmoor Ice Palace (2,700) Minnesota Michigan st period U-M - Jim Haas (Alex MacLellan) 5:48 MIN - Dick Meredith (Ken Yackel) 8:39 MIN - Dick Dougherty (Gene Campbell) 11:34 2nd period U-M - Doug Philpott (Reg Shave) 6:15 U-M - Doug Mullen (George Chin, Pat Cooney) 11:08 3rd period U-M - John Matchefts (unassisted) 3:38 (PP) U-M - Haas (unassisted) 7:17 U-M - Philpott (Haas) 9:14 (PP) MIN - Yackel (Robert Johnson, Dougherty) 10:42 U-M - Matchefts (Philpott) 19:49 (EN) Shots on goal: MIN u-m Penalties: MIN 2-4 U-M 6-12 Saves: MIN Jim Mattson 28 u-m Willard Ikola Team Roster No Name Pos 1 Willard Ikola g 1 Bill Lucier g 2 Jim Haas d 4 John Matchefts F 5 Burt Dunn d 6 George Chin f 7 Earl Keyes f 8 Pat Cooney f 10 John McKennell F 12 Doug Philpott F 14 Telly Mascarin f 15 Ron Martinson F 16 Louis Paolatto D 17 Reg Shave d 18 Alex MacLellan D 19 Doug Mullen f Head Coach: Vic Heyliger Wolverine Hockey Sextet Wins NCAA Championship By Tom Dickinson Special to the News COLORADO SPRINGS - Michigan's hockey team, in one of the most dramatic triumphs in history, racked up the University of Minnesota, 7-3, here Saturday night to retain the United States collegiate hockey title for the third consecutive year. Coming from behind in the second period, Coach Vic Heyliger's skaters rose to the heights to defeat one of the greatest Gopher teams of all time and earn the plaudits of 2,700 fans who jammed into the Broadmoor Ice Palace here to witness the sixth annual NCAA tournament finals. Coach Heyliger's charges, who little more than two weeks ago were not even conceded a good chance to gain a tournament berth, completely outclassed Minnesota to return the national title to Ann Arbor for the fourth time in the past six years. Michigan took a brief one-goal lead in the first period on a neat 15-foot angle shot by Jim Haas, but saw the lead disappear as Minnesota roared back to take a 2-1 margin as the teams left the ice following the initial 20 minutes of play. Regaining their poise, Michigan rattled two goals past Minnesota's celebrated goaltender, Jim Mattson, in the second period and scored four more in the third period to win the title. Here's how it all happened. Following Haas' goal, which came at 5:48 of the first period, the Gophers' capable wingman, Dick Meredith, converted past goalie Willard Ikola at 8:39 to tie up the game at 1-1. Dick Dougherty then put Minnesota ahead at 11:34 on a five-footer. Doug Philpott cashed in Reg Shave's rebound at 6:15 in the second period and Michigan was off to a string of five straight goals which salted away the championship. Doug Mullen golfed in a high shot at 11:08 on assists by Pat Cooney and George Chin, and U-M took a lead it never relinquished. Four times during the second period Michigan was shorthanded, but a stalwart defense led by the alert and agile Ikola warded off Gopher chances. When Gopher captain Tom Wegleitner was waived off for interference at 3:22 of the final frame, U-M went to work in earnest. Johnny Matchefts, voted the tournament's MVP, picked up the puck behind the Minnesota cage and rammed it past Mattson to give U-M a 4-2 lead. Haas increased it to 5-2 with his second tally at 7:17, and with the Gophers shorthanded again, Philpott converted a beautiful pass from Haas at 9:14. Minnesota then finally connected on its final effort at 10:42 when Ken Yackel beat Ikola from close in. With seven minutes remaining, Coach John Mariucci removed Mattson from the ice in a futile, desperate effort to stave off what by then was inevitable defeat. Mattson returned in about 45 seconds, but twice more was taken off in favor of a sixth forward. The strategy backfired at 19:49, however, when Matchefts blasted in an empty netter for his second goal. 8

9 national championship teams 1955 NCAA Champions NCAA Championship Game Summary March 12, 1955 Colorado Springs, Colo. Broadmoor Ice Palace (2,700) Wolverines Win Fifth Hockey Championship Colorado Coll Michigan st period U-M - Tom Rendall (unassisted) 2:38 CC - Unknown U-M - Neil Buchanan (Mike Buchanan) 19:23 2nd period No scoring 3rd period U-M - Jay Gould (unassisted) 6:18 CC - Don Wishart (Bunt Hubchik) 7:34 U-M - Jerry Karpinka (Dick Dunnigan) 8:31 CC - Clare Smith (Doug Silverberg) 17:23 U-M - Bill MacFarland (unassisted) 19:57 (EN) Shots on goal: CC u-m Penalties: CC 8-16 U-M 9-18 Saves: CC Jeff Simus 22 u-m Lorne Howes Team Roster No Name Pos 1 Lorne Howes g 2 Mike Buchanan D 3 Bob Schiller d 4 Bernie Hanna d 5 Bob Pitts d 6 Dick Dunnigan F 7 Bill MacFarland F 8 Jerry Karpinka F 9 Jay Gould f 10 Yves Hebert f 11 Neil Buchanan F 12 Tom Rendall f 15 Baden Cosby f 16 Bill Lucier g Head Coach: Vic Heyliger By Tom Dickinson Special to the News COLORADO SPRINGS - Michigan's cinderella hockey team, skating as if its collective life depended on winning, throttled Colorado College 5-3 here Saturday night in the finals of the NCAA national tournament playoff. A capacity-plus crowd of nearly 3,000 fans, roaring encouragement every minute to the host team, jammed every nook and cranny of the picturesque Broadmoor Ice Palace only to watch the Wolverines march to their fifth title in the last eight years. Coach Vic Heyliger's players performed like the true champions they are against the tough and powerful Coloradoans. There was nothing tainted or fluky about the triumph. It was achieved by inspired, alert hockey which combined winning ingredients of an air-tight defense and a relentless, pressing attack in which five players scored goals. Goalie Lorne Howes of Michigan staged a brilliant, almost superhuman exhibition of netminding which brought forth superlatives from even the most rabid Colorado partisans. Howes, a 21-yearold, 160-pound youngster, playing in his first NCAA Tourney, was credited with 47 saves - more than double that of Bengal goalie Jeff Simus, who had 21, the same number of stops made by Howes in the final frame alone. Coach Cheddy Thompson's Tigers, fired up just as high as the Wolverines, were thirsty for victory over the Wolverines. But when it came to scoring the all-important goal which would have tied up the game Saturday, they just didn't have it. The real victory script was written in the final, crazy 20 minutes of play. Heyliger's men had forged a narrow 2-1 lead in the first two frames and came out battling furiously to maintain the advantage. Jay Gould's score at 6:18 of the last period stretched the lead, but the Tigers came back moments later to make it 3-2. Once more Michigan scored as Jerry Karpinka beat Simus for a seemingly safe 4-2 lead. The Tigers were far from through as they swarmed around the Michigan net like angry bees before wing Clare Smith scored at 17:23 to put the Western Intercollegiate Hockey League champs within one goal of a tie. At 18:32, Thompson beckoned Simus from the Tiger cage and installed another forward. Fifty-nine seconds later, Michigan defenseman Mike Buchanan was penalized for an illegal center ice body check. The fans screamed and shrieked for Colorado to notch the tying marker. With 10 seconds to go the Tigers got a faceoff in the circle to Howes' left. Four seconds later another faceoff developed, but this time captain Bill MacFarland got control of the puck and sent it flying down the ice and into the empty net with three seconds left to play. 9

10 national championship teams 1956 NCAA Champions NCAA Championship Game Summary March 17, 1956 Colorado Springs, Colo. Broadmoor Ice Palace (2,800-est.) Michigan Hockey Team Wins Sixth National Crown Michigan Tech Michigan st period U-M - Ed Switzer (Neil McDonald) 0:23 MTU - Dick Wilson (Jack McManus) 2:42 U-M - McDonald (Bob Schiller) 9:22 U-M - Don McIntosh (Tom Rendall) 10:14 MTU - Pete Aubry (unassisted) 11:04 U-M - Schiller (McDonald) 13:11 MTU - Wilson (unassisted) 19:45 2nd period MTU - Tom Kennedy (Wilson) 4:47 MTU - Aubry (Wilson) 7:25 (PP) U-M - Switzer (Bernie Hanna) 7:58 U-M - Switzer (Dick Dunnigan) 14:28 (PP) U-M - McDonald (unassisted) 14:49 3rd period No scoring Shots on goal: MTU u-m Penalties: MTU 5-13 U-M 5-13 Saves: MTU Bob McManus 32 u-m Lorne Howes Team Roster No Name Pos 1 Lorne Howes g 2 Mike Buchanan D 3 Bob Schiller d 4 Bernie Hanna d 5 Bob Pitts d 6 Dick Dunnigan F 7 Bill MacFarland F 8 Jerry Karpinka F 9 Jay Gould f 10 Wally Maxwell F 11 Neil Buchanan D 12 Tom Rendall f 14 Don McIntosh F 15 Neil McDonald F 16 Morley Chin f 17 Ed Switzer f Head Coach: Vic Heyliger By Tom Dickinson The Michigan Daily COLORADO SPRINGS - For the sixth time in nine years Michigan is the collegiate champion of the land. This unprecedented honor was earned in the fashion of a 7-5 triumph over Michigan Tech in the finals of the ninth annual NCAA tournament here Saturday night in the Broadmoor Ice Palace. With an overflow throng of over 2,000 fans wildly cheering their sentimental favorite the Huskies jammed the arena on the grounds of the Broadmoor Hotel. The Michigan Tech brass band and 200 student followers proved no substitute for the hockey know-how which brought the title to the Wolverines. Coach Vic Heyliger's Maize and Blue charges left the ice after the first period with a 4-3 lead only to see the Huskies pull ahead 5-4 in the early stages of the second period. But seconds after Michigan Tech's last goal of the evening Michigan scored to tie it up and two more counters soon after applied the clinchers. The final frame was scoreless as both squads were spent with the furious action of the first 40 minutes. The gold trophy emblematic of collegiate hockey supremacy which was awarded to team captain Bill MacFarland will take its place on the Michigan trophy shelf alongside those earned in 1948, 1951, 1952, 1953 and Blonde, quiet-spoken Lorne Howes was far and away the difference between the Wolverines and their two tourney victims, St. Lawrence and Michigan Tech. The junior goaltender swept every individual honor in the book this year: All-American, All-Western League and most outstanding player of the playoffs. Sharing the hero's mantle with Howes was the sophomore forward, speedy Ed Switzer of Preston, Ont. Switzer tallied three goals in Saturday's battle including the tying and winning markers. Trailing 4-3 after the first period, the Engineers rallied for two goals to pull in front of the temporarily disorganized Blue. Tom Kennedy got the first one at 4:47 after intercepting an errant Michigan pass to skate in unmolested on Howes. The second came with the Wolverines two men short from a corner faceoff. Aubry skated behind the cage and hooked the puck into the open corner. The marker came at 7:25. Then the revitalized Wolverines took charge with a three-goal outburst from which Michigan Tech never recovered. Switzer tipped in a 40-footer off the stick of Bernie Hanna at 7:58 to tie the score. An elbowing penalty to Ron Stenlund, hero of Tech's 10-4 Thursday night decision over Boston College led to the winning goal. The infraction came at 12:43 and Switzer's third tally came at 14:28 on a 20-foot blast from a wide angle. McDonald scored his second goal of the night just 21 seconds later beating his opponent to the center ice draw. He skated in and shot the puck from 10 feet out, then knocked home his own rebound. 10

11 national championship teams 1964 NCAA Champions NCAA Championship Game Summary March 21, 1964 Denver, Colo. University of Denver Arena (5,296) Defense Key to Win Over Denver Michigan Denver st period U-M - Wilf Martin (Alex Hood, Tom Polonic) 17:48 2nd period U-M - Mel Wakabayashi (Bob Ferguson, Gordon Wilkie) 2:19 (PP) U-M - Jack Cole (Wilkie) 3:22 DU - Billy Staub (Andy Herrebout, Bob Lindsay) 5:34 (PP) DU - Ron Livingstone (Emory Sampson, Ron Naslund) 17:24 3rd period U-M - Cole (Polonic, Wilkie) 4:08 DU - Wayne Smith (Herrebout) 9:54 (PP) U-M - Wakabayashi (Ron Coristine, Ferguson) 16:49 U-M - Hood (Polonic, Martin) 18:24 Shots on goal: DU u-m Penalties: DU 5-10 U-M Power Plays: DU 2-9 U-M 1-3 Saves: DU Buddy Blom 23 u-m Bob Gray Team Roster No Name Pos 1 Bill Bieber g 1 Bob Gray g 2 Tom Polonic d 3 Ted Henderson D 4 Rick Day d 5 Pierre Dechaine F 6 Jack Cole f 7 Wilf Martin f 8 Alex Hood f 9 Mel Wakabayashi F 10 Bob Ferguson f 11 Roger Galipeau D 12 Ron Coristine f 13 Barry MacDonald F 14 George Forrest F 16 Marty Read f 17 Dave Newton d 18 Gary Butler f 19 Gordon Wilkie F By Larry Sullivan DENVER - The Michigan hockey squad hung up its skates for the season this past weekend with a supportable claim of being the greatest in school history. The team credentials were open to question - by the icers themselves perhaps more than anyone else - after losing the league title bid the week before. But they were almost unassailable after the Wolverines avenged that loss with a 6-3 triumph over WCHA champion Denver for the NCAA crown. It was the seventh NCAA title for Michigan in 17 years of the tournament but the first for coach Al Renfrew, who played on the first U-M championship team in 1948 under the coaching of Vic Heyliger. The last Michigan NCAA crown was in Renfrew called winning the 1964 championship game "the biggest thrill in my life." He added that it beat by a wide margin his enjoyment at having been a member of the champion team of The NCAA tournaments have grown tougher over the years with a steady improvement of college hockey, the coaches agree, and Renfrew called the squad the best he has ever coached. Winning the two games at Denver, 3-2, over Providence in a semifinal game before the final contest against the Pioneers, gave the Blue a record-tying season of 24 victories. There were four losses and one tie. The team also tied the school record for most goals in the regular season. No other team in school history has won so many games, scored so many goals and claimed the national crown in one season. Despite the six-goal outburst against Denver Saturday night, it was a new-found poise in defense that Renfrew singled out for praise. Hard checking by the defensive crew, led by the all-tournament team selectee, Tom Polonic, frustrated the Denver offense all night. Taking a cue from the Pioneer victory at Ann Arbor the week before, Michigan soared to a 3-0 lead before Denver scored. The tournament hosts scored twice in the second period to creep to within one point and both schools scored single goals in the early minutes of the third period before two late markers by the Wolverines put them out of reach. Jack Cole turned in his best game of the season and he and Mel Wakabayashi each scored twice for Michigan. Wilf Martin had the first goal and Alex Hood the last. Denver goals were divided among Billy Staub, Ron Livingstone and Wayne Smith. Head Coach: Al Renfrew 11

12 national championship teams 1996 NCAA Champions NCAA Championship Game Summary March 30, 1996 Cincinnati, Ohio Riverfront Coliseum (12,957) Michigan Wins First NCAA Title Since 1964 Michigan Colo. Coll st period U-M - Bill Muckalt (Brendan Morrison) 11:33 2nd period CC - Peter Geronazzo (Colin Schmidt, Eric CC - Rud) 3:52 (PP) Schmidt (Geronazzo, Chad Remackel) 5:37 3rd period U-M - Mike Legg (Steven Halko, Harold Schock) 6:54 (PP) Overtime U-M - Morrison (Muckalt, Greg Crozier) 3:35 Shots on goal: CC u-m Penalties: CC U-M Power Plays: CC 1-5 u-m 1-5 Saves: CC Ryan Bach 16 u-m Marty Turco Team Roster No Name Pos 2 Mark Sakala d 3 Bubba Berenzweig D 4 Chris Frescoln d 5 Peter Bourke d 6 Harold Schock D 7 Justin Clark f 8 Matt Herr f 9 Brendan Morrison F 10 Kevin Hilton f 13 Greg Crozier f 14 Craig Assenmacher F 15 Mike Legg f 16 Bill Muckalt f 17 Sean Ritchlin f 18 John Madden f 19 Jason Botterill f 20 John Arnold f 23 Dale Rominski F 24 Steven Halko d 25 Bobby Hayes f 26 Chris Fox d 27 Blake Sloan d 28 Warren Luhning F 29 Gregg Malicke G 30 Greg Daddario G 35 Marty Turco g Head Coach: Red Berenson By Nicholas J. Cotsonika The Michigan Daily CINCINNATI - There were tears this time too, but for the Michigan hockey team, moist eyes dripped only joy. The years of failure and frustration, of anguish and anger, are over. The puck finally bounced the right way for the Wolverines. Brendan Morrison finally hit the back of the net instead of the goal post. Red Berenson's team is finally the national champion. The Wolverines defeated Colorado College, 3-2, before 12,957 fans at Riverfront Coliseum on Saturday in another overtime heart-thumper. The championship win was Michigan's eighth - an NCAA record - and first since The victory was richly ironic. Michigan was bounced from the NCAA tournament in overtime the past three years. The Wolverines lost to Maine in 1993, Lake Superior in 1994 and Maine again in The breaks never went their way, and the goal they needed never came. The biggest change that enabled Michigan to win might have been Morrison's luck. In the second overtime of last year's semifinal thriller with the Black Bears, Morrison had Michigan's best opportunity to win it. He hit the post. The memory stayed with him, ringing in his head all season long. On Saturday, the puck squirted right to Morrison off a rebound. He put it between the pipes to score the winning goal, and he earned a ring that will stay with him for the rest of his life. "When you look back on this, it's incredible," said Morrison, who was so focused on Michigan's title run, he played with a broken hand for nearly two months. "It seemed like it took forever to go in the net, but it did. It's incredible." Many players said it isn't as incredible as it seems. They had a sign above the door in their locker room that read, "Something to prove." All the talk of ghosts and jinxes motivated Michigan to silence the critics. "I'm sick of hearing the rumors that we can't win the big game," Bill Muckalt said. "I think we proved them wrong." "The ghosts are gone," said Michigan goaltender Marty Turco. Michigan jumped into the lead at 11:33 of the first period as Muckalt rifled Morrison's feed through Tiger goalie Ryan Bach's pads. But after Peter Geronazzo and Colin Schmidt struck in the second, Michigan found itself down, 2-1. The Wolverines came out flying in the third, and Mike Legg tied the game at two on the power play at 6:54. His goal, scored off a rebound of Steven Halko's slapshot, was the last in regulation. Three and a half minutes into overtime, Morrison ended the game, the season and the waiting for the Wolverines. Michigan's day had come. 12

13 national championship teams 1998 NCAA Champions NCAA Championship Game Summary April 4, 1998 Boston, Mass. FleetCenter (18,276) Newest Title Shows That Hard Work Pays Off Michigan Boston Coll st period BC - Kevin Caulfield (Mike Mottau) 4:19 2nd period U-M - Mark Kosick (Bubba Berenzweig, Greg Crozier) 7:42 BC - Mike Lephart (Jeff Farkas, Bobby Allen) 18:38 (PP) 3rd period U-M - Kosick (Bill Muckalt, Chris Fox) 13:48 Overtime U-M - Josh Langfeld (Fox, Scott Matzka) 17:51 Shots on goal: BC u-m Penalties: BC 6-12 U-M 5-10 Power Plays: BC 1-4 U-M 0-5 Saves: BC Scott Clemmensen 32 u-m Marty Turco Team Roster No Name Pos 2 Kevin Magnuson D 3 Bubba Berenzweig D 4 Mike Van Ryn d 6 Scott Crawford D 7 Justin Clark f 8 Matt Herr f 9 Mark Kosick f 10 Scott Matzka f 11 Andrew Merrick F 16 Bill Muckalt f 17 Sean Ritchlin f 18 Geoff Koch f 20 Bob Gassoff d 21 Josh Langfeld f 22 Bill Trainor f 23 Dale Rominski F 24 Sean Peach d 25 Bobby Hayes f 26 Chris Fox d 27 David Huntzicker D 29 Gregg Malicke G 30 Greg Daddario G 32 Krikor Arman f 33 Greg Crozier f 35 Marty Turco g Head Coach: Red Berenson By Sharat Raju The Michigan Daily BOSTON - Years from now, no one will remember Michigan losing at Yost Ice Arena for the first time in 36 games. No one will remember the first Great Lakes Invitational loss in a decade, or losing to Michigan State four times in one season, or losing the CCHA regular season and conference playoffs. But everyone will remember the West Regional victories at Yost. Everyone will remember Saturday's game and the outcome. This season's edition of Michigan hockey really is unique, worthy of a movie or a book, or at least a miniseries. The Wolverines are a team everyone can relate to because they're not perfect, they're not unstoppable. There's no Hobey Baker Award winner here, no record-setting win total, no single player carrying the team on his shoulders night in and night out. Even Marty Turco couldn't always bail the Wolverines out, nor could Bill Muckalt. We all can relate. Sometimes in life, you come up short. You can't win every award, every tournament or every accolade. But you can succeed if you work hard, play hard and come through when it counts. And that's exactly what this team did. The Wolverines came through at the FleetCenter. They worked hard and fought back, and can truly be called Champions. Captain Matt Herr often said early in the season that this team wasn't going to be the most talented in the country, but they would be the hardest-working one. That's something to live by in hockey, in sports and in life. If you work hard, good things happen. This team worked the hardest and the best thing happened. And the one lesson I will always remember is that hard work does pay off contrary to what I've thought before. But now I've seen it. I'm a believer and I'm sure everyone who has borne witness to this season is a believer, too. Michigan fans are spoiled this season. First a football national championship, now a hockey title. Again. For a school that works so hard to be the best at everything ranging from the band to academics to athletics we deserve this, and we can bask in the glory of this season and this school year. 13

14 Brendan morrison: Hobey baker award the hobey baker memorial award Brendan Morrison Brendan Morrison poses with head coach Red Berenson at the 1997 Hobey Baker Award presentation, which was held at the Frozen Four in Milwaukee, Wis. U-M s senior captain tallied 31 goals and 57 assists -- a U-M single-season record -- to lead the nation in scoring. Brendan s Last Title - Paul Dodd, The Wolverine There was really not much else Brendan Morrison could have done in his career as a Michigan hockey player. The Pitt Meadows, B.C., native was the most valuable player of this or named to the alltournament team of that in his four years at U-M. He had become the school s all-time scoring and assist leader. He led the nation in scoring not once, but twice. Morrison s best performances were in the most crucial situations from the start of his career to its finish. In his first NCAA Tournament game, he assistedn on all four Michigan goals. The last time he was on the ice for the Wolverines, he scored a futile goal in the final minute with his team s goaltender on the bench. In between, Morrison also gave Michigan hockey fans their finest moment in 33 years, scooping Bill Muckalt s rebound over Colorado College goaltender Ryan Bach in overtime of the 1996 NCAA Championship game to give U-M its first national hockey crown since A year later, in a hotel ballroom jam-packed with the most rabid Michigan hockey fans and college hockey followers from all over the nation, Morrison provided his legions with one last fond memory by accepting the Hobey Baker Memorial Award as the country s outstanding collegiate hockey player. It really is humbling to be recognized for such a prestigious award. said Morrison, clearly nervous at the turnout estimated at more than 1,000. I want to thank the University of Michigan for providing me the opportunity to attend such a fine institution, both academically and athletically. George Konic, the chairman of the Hobey Baker Award Committee, could hardly say Morrison s name over the din when he announced that the winner was a three-year finalist for the Hobey Baker, from the University of Michigan... The vocal U-M partisans knew the name well enough. For the last two months, whenever Morrison would get a goal or an assist, Michigan fans began rhythmically chanting Ho-bey Ba-ker. Always one to put his team s welfare first, the Michigan captain became commonly known as Hobey by his teammates, who loved watching the modest center squirm at the extra attention. They ve been joking around about the award, and now that it actually happened, it s unbelievable, said Morrison. Hobey Baker Memorial Award Recipients Year Name school 1981 Neal Broten minnesota 1982 George McPhee bowling Green 1983 Mark Fusco harvard 1984 Tom Kurvers minnesota-duluth 1985 Bill Watson minnesota-duluth 1986 Scott Fusco harvard 1987 Tony Hrkac north Dakota 1988 Robb Stauber minnesota 1989 Lane MacDonald Harvard 1990 Kip Miller michigan State 1991 David Emma boston College 1992 Scott Pellerin maine 1993 Paul Kariya maine 1994 Chris Marinucci minnesota-duluth 1995 Brian Holzinger bowling Green 1996 Brian Bonin minnesota 1997 Brendan Morrison Michigan 1998 Chris Drury boston University 1999 Jason Krog new Hampshire 2000 Mike Mottau boston College 2001 Ryan Miller michigan State 2002 Jordan Leopold minnesota 2003 Peter Sejna colorado College 2004 Junior Lessard minnesota-duluth 2005 Marty Sertich colorado College 2006 Matt Carle denver 2007 Ryan Duncan north Dakota 2008 Kevin Porter michigan 2009 Matt Gilroy boston University 2010 Blake Geoffrion wisconsin 14

15 kevin porter: hobey baker award the hobey baker memorial award The Hobey Baker Story The Hobey Baker Memorial Award is presented to the outstanding college hockey player in the United States by the Decathlon Athletic Club of Bloomington, Minn. The idea for the Hobey Baker Award was conceived by then Decathlon Athletic Club chief executive officer Chuck Bard, who modeled the award after college football s Heisman Trophy. Club directors gave the final go-ahead on Jan. 4, Bard, with assistance from Walter Bush, then president of the Minnesota North Stars, and Roger Godin of the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame, narrowed down a list of candidates after whom to name the award. The final list included hockey immortals Moose Goheen, Frank Brimsek, John Mariucci and Hobey Baker. The name and exploits of Baker intrigued Bard, who contacted Princeton for more information. Bard also contacted the present day Hobey Baker, a nephew of the award s namesake who resided in New York, and granted permission to use the name. Baker was the captain of Princeton s hockey and football teams from He was a charter member of the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame and was one of a handful of Americans inducted into Canada s Hockey Hall of Fame. Baker is best known for his outstanding sportsmanship. He was only penalized once in his collegiate career and always visited the opposition s locker room after a game. The trophy was designed, the sponsor set and the committee enlarged. The first banquet was April 1, Neal Broten of Minnesota won the first award, and Gordie Howe delivered a memorable speech. Since then, the award has become recognized as U.S. college hockey s premier individual honor. As such, it has helped promote U.S. college hockey, the skills needed to play the game and the ideals for which the original Hobey Baker lived and died Denny Felsner 1992 Denny Felsner 1994 David Oliver Steve Shields Brian Wiseman 1995 Brendan Morrison 1996 Brendan Morrison 1997 John Madden Michigan s Hobey Baker Finalists Brendan Morrison 1998 Bill Muckalt 2000 Mike Comrie 2001 Andy Hilbert 2005 T.J. Hensick 2007 T.J. Hensick 2008 Kevin Porter 2009 Louie Caporusso Kevin Porter Kevin Porter stands between head coach Red Berenson and linemate and classmate Chad Kolarik at the 2008 Hobey Baker Award presentation in Denver, Colo., which also hosted the Frozen Four. The Wolverine captain scored 33 goals and 30 assists to finish second on the national scoring list. Winning the Hobey, Humbly - Nate Sandals, The Michigan Daily Kevin Porter never wanted to be in the spotlight this season, but in the end, there was no question he earned it. Porter s work ethic and skill set him apart on the ice. But in street clothes, he s just a normal kid, and that s what makes him such a special winner. As the nation s scoring leader for most of the season, Porter received more media attention than he knew what to do with. Most players would have gotten a big head. If anything, Porter shrunk from the spotlight when it shone brightest. It s kind of an old-school thing, but it s great to see a young player in today s era of so much publicity and so much attention just remain humble, Michigan coach Red Berenson said. If there were a Heisman Trophy winner walking around campus, everyone would turn and stare as he passed by on the Diag. But for his four years at Michigan, Porter has remained an anonymous face in Ann Arbor. Maybe you ve sat next to him in class. Chances are you didn t know it. More people on this campus could recognize Porter if they saw him today than last week, but he would prefer if you didn t mention it. Porter somehow managed to put together a superhuman season on the ice and remain as normal as anyone else off it. Porter s not superhuman. He s just like the rest of us - except he happens to be the best college hockey player in the country. In being quiet and unassuming, all while being the Hobey Baker winner, Porter exemplifies what a student-athlete should be. Today, too many superstar college athletes set themselves apart from the rest of campus. They know they re important, and they act like it. Porter has never been that way. In interviews, he rarely talks about himself but loves the chance to talk about his teammates. When he walks into class, he quietly sits down and pays attention. No heads turn. For many Michigan students and fans, their lasting image of Porter will be the staged photo of him holding his Hobey trophy, with a smile forced across his face. But look at the person next to you in class right now. That should be the picture you see when you think of Porter. The quiet kid going about his business - on and off the ice - doing the best he can every day, and hoping no one will notice. 15

16 ncaa all-americans Michigan All-Americans Over Michigan hockey s 87-year history, Wolverine players have always grasped the team-first mentality. A select group of individuals, however, have demonstrated on-ice brilliance worthy of special mention. Following the hockey season, Wally Gacek, Wally Grant and Connie Hill earned the Wolverines first All-America honors en route to capturing the program s first NCAA hockey championship. A total of 63 players have received this prestigious honor a total of 85 times. Fifty-two players have received All-America first team recognition and 11 have picked up second team honors. In 2007, U-M placed two players on the first team (T.J. Hensick, Jack Johnson) for the first time since 2002 (Mike Cammalleri, Mike Komisarek). With Matt Hunwick earning second team honors, the Wolverines had their first trio of All-Americans since 2001 (Andy Hilbert-first team, Mike Cammalleri-second team, Jeff Jillson-second team). A Wolverine has earned All-America recognition in 14 out of the last 17 seasons. Other highlights in the history of Michigan s All-Americans includes the four Wolverines (Brendan Morrisonfirst team, John Madden-first team, Marty Turco-first team and Jason Botterill-second team) from the team to earn All-America status. Multiple All-America Honorees Wally Grant 1948, 49, 50 Wally Gacek 1948, 49 Connie Hill 1948, 49 Ross Smith 1949, 50 George Chin 1952, 53 John Matchefts 1951, 53 Reg Shave 1952, 53 Jim Haas 1952, 54 Bill MacFarland 1954, 55, 56 Lorne Howes 1955, 56 Bob Schiller 1955, 56 Bob White 1958, 59 Red Berenson 1961, 62 Denny Felsner 1991, 92 Steve Shields 1993, 94 Brendan Morrison 1995, 96, 97 Jeff Jillson 2000, 01 Mike Cammalleri 2001, 02 T.J. Hensick 2005, 07 First Team 1948 Wally Gacek Wally Grant Connie Hill 1949 Wally Gacek Wally Grant Connie Hill Ross Smith Dick Starrak 1950 Wally Grant Ross Smith 1951 Gil Burford Neil Celley Hal Downes Bob Heathcott John Matchefts 1952 George Chin Jim Haas Earl Keyes John McKennell Doug Philpott Reg Shave 1953 George Chin Willard Ikola John Matchefts Alex MacLellan Reg Shave 1954 Jim Haas Bill MacFarland 1955 Mike Buchanan Dick Dunnigan Lorne Howes Bill MacFarland Tom Rendall Bob Schiller 1956 Lorne Howes Bill MacFarland Bob Schiller 1958 Bob White 1959 Bob Watt Bob White 1961 Red Berenson 1962 Red Berenson 1964 Tom Polonic Gordon Wilkie 1965 Mel Wakabayashi 1968 Jim Keough 1974 Robbie Moore 1977 Dave Debol 1980 Murray Eaves 1981 Paul Fricker 1989 Myles O Connor 1992 Denny Felsner 1994 David Oliver Brian Wiseman 1995 Brendan Morrison 1996 Brendan Morrison 1997 John Madden Brendan Morrison Marty Turco 1998 Bill Muckalt 2000 Jeff Jillson 2001 Andy Hilbert 2002 Mike Cammalleri Mike Komisarek 2005 T.J. Hensick 2007 T.J. Hensick Jack Johnson 2008 Kevin Porter 2009 Louie Caporusso Aaron Palushaj Second Team Brad Jones 1991 Denny Felsner David Roberts 1993 Steve Shields 1994 Steve Shields 1995 Mike Knuble 1996 Kevin Hilton 1997 Jason Botterill 2000 Mike Comrie 2001 Mike Cammalleri Jeff Jillson 2004 Al Montoya 2005 Jeff Tambellini 2007 Matt Hunwick 2008 Chad Kolarik Academic Second Team 2001 Jeff Jillson Wally Grant (left), Bill MacFarland (middle) and Brendan Morrison (right) are U-M s only players to be named first-team All-Americans on three occasions. Grant achieved the feat from , MacFarland repeated it from while Morrison did it from

17 National awards Michigan national awards AHCA Spencer Penrose Award (Division I National Coach of the Year) 1954 Vic Heyliger 2008 Red Berenson AHCA Terry Flanagan Award (Assistant Coach s career body of work) 2000 Mel Pearson 2006 Billy Powers Humanitarian Award 1997 Blake Sloan NCAA All-Tournament First Team 1948 Connie Hill, D Wally Grant, F 1949 Wally Grant, F 1950 Ross Smith, D 1951 Bob Heathcott, D Gil Burford, F Neil Celley, F John Matchefts, F 1952 Jim Haas, D George Chin, F John McKennell, F Doug Philpott, F 1953 Alex MacLellan, D John Matchefts, F 1955 Lorne Howes, G Bill MacFarland, F Tom Rendall, F 1956 Lorne Howes, G Bob Pitts, D Bob Schiller, D Tom Rendall, F Ed Switzer, F 1957 Bob Pitts, D Tom Rendall, F 1962 Red Berenson, F 1964 Bob Gray, G Tom Polonic, D Gordon Wilkie, F 1977 Dave Debol, F 1996 Marty Turco, G Steven Halko, D Brendan Morrison, F 1998 Marty Turco, G Bubba Berenzweig, D Mark Kosick, F Josh Langfeld, F The Hockey News U.S. College Player of the Year 1994 David Oliver 1996 Brendan Morrison 1997 Brendan Morrison NCAA All-Tournament Second Team 1948 Wally Gacek, F Ross Smith, D 1949 Wally Gacek, F Connie Hill, F 1950 Wally Grant, F 1951 Hal Downes, G 1952 Reggie Shave, D Earl Keyes, F 1953 Willard Ikola, G Reggie Shave, D George Chin, F 1954 Jim Haas, D Bill MacFarland, F 1955 Bob Schiller, D Mike Buchanan, D Dick Dunnigan, F 1957 Ross Childs, G Bob Schiller, D Dick Dunnigan, F 1962 Larry Babcock, F Don Rodgers, D 1964 Jack Cole, F Barry MacDonald, D Mel Wakabayashi, F NCAA Most Outstanding Player 1953 John Matchefts, F 1956 Lorne Howes, G 1964 Bob Gray, G 1996 Brendan Morrison, F 1998 Marty Turco, G NCAA All-Regional Team 1994 Mike Stone, F (West) 1995 Mike Knuble, F (West) 1996 Brendan Morrison, F (West) Bill Muckalt, F (West) 1997 Blake Sloan, D (West) Brendan Morrison, F (West) Jason Botterill, F (West) 1998 Mike Van Ryn, D (West) Matt Herr, F (West) Mark Kosick, F (West) 1999 Josh Blackburn, G (East) Bubba Berenzweig, D (East) 2000 Mike Comrie, F (East) 2001 Mike Cammalleri, F (West) 2002 Josh Blackburn, G (West) Mike Komisarek, D (West) Jed Ortmeyer, F (West) 2003 Andy Burnes, D (Midwest) Al Montoya, G (Midwest) Eric Nystrom, F (Midwest) Jed Ortmeyer, F (Midwest) 2004 Al Montoya, G (Northeast) Andy Burnes, D (Northeast) Brandon Kaleniecki, F (Northeast) 2005 Al Montoya, G (Midwest) Brandon Rogers, D (Midwest) Jeff Tambellini, F (Midwest) 2008 Kevin Porter, F (East) Chad Kolarik, F (East) Mark Mitera, D (East) Billy Sauer, G (East) 2010 Carl Hagelin (Midwest) Steve Kampfer (Midwest) NCAA Regional Most Outstanding Player 1995 Mike Knuble (West) 1996 Bill Muckalt (West) 1997 Jason Botterill (West) 2001 Mike Cammalleri (West) 2003 Al Montoya (Midwest) 2008 Kevin Porter (East) Billy Powers (2006), Red Berenson (2008) and Mel Pearson (2000) have each been honored by the American Hockey Coaches Association for their outstanding efforts at Michigan. 17

18 CCHA Championship teams Michigan in the ccha CCHA Regular Season Titles CCHA Tournament Titles Captain Kevin Porter accepts the CCHA regular season championship trophy from commissioner Tom Anastos. The Wolverines clinched the title on home ice with a 5-3 win vs. Ferris State. As the No. 7 seed in 2010, U-M became the lowest seeded team in CCHA annals to capture the Mason Cup. U-M swept a home series vs. Lake Superior State, a road series at Michigan State and upset No. 1 Miami and Northern Michigan in Detroit. Ten CCHA regular season championships are the most in the conference. Michigan has finished first or second in the CCHA regular standings 18 times in the past 20 seasons. A Wolverine has been named CCHA Player of the Year on four occasions -- most recently Kevin Porter in Red Berenson has been the CCHA Coach of the Year twice (1994, 2008) record in conference during season set CCHA record for most wins, points (48) and win ning percentage (.857) in a 28-game schedule. Michigan s all-time record in CCHA play is Michigan joined the CCHA for the season. Nine CCHA tournament titles are second-best total in the conference. All eight have come since no other school has more than four during the same 16-year span. The Wolverines have advanced to the CCHA tourn nament semifinals in 21 straight seasons, reaching the championship game in 16 instances. Eight U-M players have garnered the Bill Beagan Award, which honors the CCHA tournament s most valuable player. Shawn Hunwick earned the laurel in Michigan has swept the CCHA championships -- regular season and tournament -- six times, more than any other program. 18

19 ccha honors CCHA Player of the Year 1994 David Oliver, F 1996 Brendan Morrison, F 1997 Brendan Morrison, F 2008 Kevin Porter, F CCHA Coach of the Year 1994 Red Berenson 2008 Red Berenson CCHA Rookie of the Year 1982 Jon Elliott, G 1983 Chris Seychel, F 1990 David Roberts, F 1991 Brian Wiseman, F 1994 Brendan Morrison, F 1995 Marty Turco, G 1999 Mike Comrie, F 2003 Jeff Tambellini, F 2004 T.J. Hensick, F 2008 Max Pacioretty, F 2009 David Wohlberg, F CCHA Best Defensive Forward 1994 Mike Stone 1997 John Madden 2003 Jed Ortmeyer 2004 Dwight Helminen 2005 Eric Nystrom 2009 Tim Miller CCHA Best Offensive Defenseman 2000 Jeff Jillson 2007 Jack Johnson CCHA Best Defensive Defenseman 1995 Steven Halko 2002 Mike Komisarek 2007 Matt Hunwick CCHA Terry Flanagan Memorial Award 2000 Sean Peach CCHA Ilitch Humanitarian Award 2002 Kevin O Malley 2007 Tim Cook All-CCHA First Team 1983 Ted Speers, F 1987 Brad Jones, F 1989 Myles O Connor, D 1991 Denny Felsner, F 1992 Denny Felsner, F 1993 Pat Neaton, D Steve Shields, G 1994 David Oliver, F Steve Shields, G Brian Wiseman, F 1995 Brendan Morrison, F 1996 Kevin Hilton, F Brendan Morrison, F 1997 John Madden, F Brendan Morrison, F Marty Turco, G 1998 Bill Muckalt, F 2000 Mike Comrie, F Jeff Jillson, D 2001 Mike Cammalleri, F Mike Komisarek was Michigan s lone representative on the 2001 CCHA All-Rookie team. As a sophomore in 2002 he was an All-CCHA first team honoree as well as the recipient of the CCHA Best Defensive Defenseman award. Andy Hilbert, F Jeff Jillson, D 2002 Mike Komisarek, D 2004 T.J. Hensick, F 2005 T.J. Hensick, F Jeff Tambellini, F 2007 T.J. Hensick, F Matt Hunwick, D Jack Johnson, D 2008 Kevin Porter, F Chad Kolarik, F 2009 Louie Caporusso, F Aaron Palushaj, F All-CCHA Second Team 1982 Jon Elliott, G Steve Richmond, D 1986 Brad Jones, F 1987 Jeff Norton, D 1989 Todd Brost, F 1991 Pat Neaton, D David Roberts, F 1993 David Oliver, F David Roberts, F 1994 Mike Knuble, F 1995 Steven Halko, D Mike Knuble, F 1996 Jason Botterill, F Steven Halko, D 1997 Harold Schock, D 1998 Bubba Berenzweig, D Bobby Hayes, F Marty Turco, G 2000 Dave Huntzicker, D 2001 Josh Blackburn, G 2002 Mike Cammalleri, F John Shouneyia, F 2003 Jeff Tambellini, F 2004 Al Montoya, G Brandon Rogers, D 2005 Matt Hunwick, D 2006 T.J. Hensick, F Matt Hunwick, D 2007 Kevin Porter, F 2008 Mark Mitera, D All-CCHA Honorable Mention 1982 Ted Speers, F 1983 Brad Tippett, F 1984 Mark Chiamp, G 1986 Jeff Norton, D 1987 Myles O Connor, D 1990 Denny Felsner, F Warren Sharples, G 1992 Pat Neaton, D David Oliver, F Chris Tamer, D Aaron Ward, D 1994 Steven Halko, D 1995 Kevin Hilton, F Blake Sloan, D Marty Turco, G 1996 John Madden, F Blake Sloan, D 1999 Mike Van Ryn, D 2002 Josh Blackburn, G 2003 Al Montoya, G 2005 Eric Nystrom, F Brandon Rogers, D 2007 Andrew Cogliano, F 2008 Billy Sauer, G 2009 Chad Langlais, D Chris Summers, D CCHA All-Rookie Team 1989 Denny Felsner, F 1990 Pat Neaton, D David Roberts, F 1991 David Oliver, F Aaron Ward, D Brian Wiseman, F 1994 Jason Botterill, F Brendan Morrison, F Harold Schock, D Blake Sloan, D 1995 Robb Gordon, F Bill Muckalt, F Marty Turco, G 1998 Mark Kosick, f Mike Van Ryn, D 1999 Josh Blackburn, G Mike Comrie, F Jeff Jillson, D 2000 Andy Hilbert, F 2001 Mike Komisarek, D 2002 Eric Nystrom, F Eric Werner, D 2003 Al Montoya, G Danny Richmond, D Jeff Tambellini, F 2004 T.J. Hensick, F Matt Hunwick, D 2006 Andrew Cogliano, F Jack Johnson, D 2008 Max Pacioretty, F 2009 Brandon Burlon, D David Wohlberg, F 19

20 ccha honors 2010 Chris Brown CCHA All-Rookie Honorable Mention 1989 Doug Evans, D Tim Keough, G Ted Kramer, F 1990 David Harlock, D Mark Ouimet, F 1991 Steve Shields, G Cam Stewart, F 1992 Tim Hogan, D Mike Knuble, F 1993 Steven Halko, D Kevin Hilton, F Ryan Sittler, F 1996 Bubba Berenzweig, D 1998 Josh Langfeld, F 2000 Mike Cammalleri, F 2001 Andy Burnes, D 2005 Chad Kolarik, F 2006 Mark Mitera, D 2007 Chris Summers, D 2008 Chad Langlais, D Aaron Palushaj, F CCHA All-Tournament Team 1990 Mark Ouimet, F 1991 Don Stone, F Aaron Ward, D 1992 Pat Neaton, D Brian Wiseman, F 1994 Steven Halko, D Blake Sloan, D Mike Stone, F Brian Wiseman, F 1996 Bobby Hayes, F John Madden, F Harold Schock, D 1997 Jason Botterill, F Brendan Morrison, F 1999 Josh Blackburn, G Mark Kosick, F Sean Ritchlin, F Mike Van Ryn, D 2001 Dave Huntzicker, D Joe Kautz, F 2002 Josh Blackburn, G Mike Cammalleri, F Mike Komisarek, D Jed Ortmeyer, F 2003 Dwight Helminen, F Al Montoya, G Jed Ortmeyer, F Brandon Rogers, D 2004 Brandon Kaleniecki, F 2005 Brandon Rogers, D Jeff Tambellini, F 2006 Matt Hunwick, D 2007 T.J. Hensick, F Jack Johnson, D Kevin Porter, F 2008 Tim Miller, F Mark Mitera, D 2009 Louie Caporusso, F Steve Kampfer, D 2010 Louie Caporusso, F Carl Hagelin, F Steve Kampfer, D Shawn Hunwick, G Bill Beagan Award (CCHA Tournament MVP) 1994 Mike Stone, F 1996 John Madden, F 1997 Brendan Morrison, F 1999 Mark Kosick, F 2002 Mike Cammalleri, F 2003 Jed Ortmeyer, F 2005 Jeff Tambellini, F 2008 Tim Miller, F 2010 Shawn Hunwick, G CCHA Player of the Month Kevin Porter, f november 2006 Kevin Porter, f november 2007 Billy Sauer, g december 2007 Kevin Porter, f february 2008 Kevin Porter, f march/april 2008 Aaron Palushaj, f october 2008 CCHA Rookie of the Month Max Pacioretty, f november 2007 David Wohlberg, F December 2008 CCHA Player of the Week Ted Speers, F 10/23-24/81 Chris Seychel, F 11/19-20/82 Todd Carlile, D 2/10-11/84 Brad Jones, F 10/19-20/84 Mark Chiamp, G 2/15-16/85 Tom Stiles, F 10/11-12/85 Brad Jones, F 10/25-26/85 Jeff Norton, D 11/15-16/85 Brad Jones, F 10/24-25/86 Brad McCaughey, F 12/12-13/86 Myles O Connor, D 1/16-17/87 Warren Sharples, G 1/23-24/87 Brad Jones, F 2/6-7/87 Warren Sharples, G 1/15-16/88 Warren Sharples, G 1/29-30/88 Jed Ortmeyer earned the Bill Beagan Award following the Wolverines 2003 CCHA Tournament win. Ryan Pardoski, F 11/4-5/88 Warren Sharples, G 1/20-21/89 Denny Felsner, F 1/27-28/89 Warren Sharples, G 10/20-21/89 Denny Felsner, F 12/15-16/89 Warren Sharples, G 12/29-30/89 Alex Roberts, D 2/23-24/90 Denny Felsner, F 10/12-13/90 Don Stone, F 12/7-8/90 Steve Shields, G 12/28-29/90 Denny Felsner, F 1/11-12/91 Mike Helber, F 3/15-17/91 David Oliver, F 11/8-9/91 Steve Shields, G 12/27-28/91 Denny Felsner, F 1/3-4/92 Mike Knuble, F 10/23-24/92 Steve Shields, G 1/15-16/93 Cam Stewart, F 1/29-30/93 Dan Stiver, F 2/12-13/93 Chris Tamer, D 2/26-27/93 Mark Ouimet, F 3/5-6/93 David Harlock, D 3/12-13/93 Jason Botterill, F 10/29-30/93 Ryan Sittler, F 11/19-20/93 Steven Halko, D 12/3-4/93 Steve Shields, G 12/10-11/93 David Oliver, F 1/7-8/94 Steve Shields, G 1/25-29/94 Mike Stone, F 3/19-20/94 Jason Botterill, F 11/4-5/94 Marty Turco, G 11/11-12/94 Mike Knuble, F 11/25-26/94 Mike Knuble, F 12/9-10/94 Steven Halko, D 12/29-30/94 Marty Turco, G 1/13-14/95 Kevin Hilton, F 2/17-18/95 Brendan Morrison, F 3/3-5/95 Mike Knuble, F 3/10-11/95 Brendan Morrison, F 11/17-18/95 Brendan Morrison, F 12/29-30/95 Brendan Morrison, F 1/5-6/96 Jason Botterill, F 1/12-13/96 Brendan Morrison, F 1/19-20/96 Matt Herr, F 2/9-10/96 Harold Schock, D 2/16-17/96 Brendan Morrison, F 3/8-9/96 John Madden, F 3/15-16/96 John Madden, F 11/15-16/96 Matt Herr, F 11/22-23/96 Brendan Morrison, F 11/29-30/96 John Madden, F 12/6-7/96 Brendan Morrison, F 1/17-18/97 Mike Legg, F 1/30-2/1/97 Blake Sloan, D 2/21-22/97 Jason Botterill, F 3/6-7/97 Mark Kosick, F 11/1-2/97 Marty Turco, G 12/12-14/97 Marty Turco, G 2/13-15/98 Dave Huntzicker, D 3/6-8/98 Mike Van Ryn, D 10/25/98 (D) Bubba Berenzweig, D 12/13/98 (D) Bobby Hayes, F 3/14/99 (O) Mike Comrie, F 10/11/99 (O) Mike Comrie, F 11/8/99 (O) Jeff Jillson, D 12/13/99 (D) Mark Kosick, F 12/13/99 (O) Josh Blackburn, G 1/9/00 (D) Mike Comrie, F 1/16/00 (O) 20

21 ccha honors Scott Matzka, F Scott Matzka, F Jeff Jillson, D Josh Langfeld, F Mike Cammalleri, F Josh Blackburn, G Mike Cammalleri, F Andy Hilbert, F Josh Blackburn, G Mike Komisarek, D Mike Cammalleri, F Mike Cammalleri, F Jay Vancik, D John Shouneyia, F Mark Mink, F Al Montoya, G Mike Roemensky, D Al Montoya, G Dwight Helminen, F Brandon Kaleniecki, F Al Montoya, G Dwight Helminen, F Jeff Tambellini, F T.J. Hensick, F Eric Werner, D Brandon Rogers, D T.J. Hensick, F Matt Hunwick, D Jeff Tambellini, F Matt Hunwick, D T.J. Hensick, F Matt Hunwick, D Jeff Tambellini, F Eric Werner, D Matt Hunwick, D Jack Johnson, D Brandon Kaleniecki, F Chad Kolarik, F Jack Johnson, D 3/6/00 (O) 3/13/00 (O) 10/23/00 (D) 10/23/00 (O) 12/4/00 (O) 1/8/01 (D) 1/22/01 (O) 1/29/01 (O) 11/5/01 (D) 11/26/01 (D) 12/3/01 (O) 12/10/01 (O) 2/11/02 (D) 3/4/02 (O) 11/11/02 (O) 12/2/02 (D) 2/24/03 (D) 10/27/03 (D) 11/17/03 (O) 1/26/04 (O) 1/26/04 (D) 2/16/04 (O) 11/8/04 (O) 11/22/04 (O) 11/22/04 (O) 12/6/04 (D) 12/13/04 (O) 12/13/04 (D) 1/10/05 (O) 1/10/05 (D) 1/17/05 (O) 1/17/05 (D) 2/21/05 (O) 3/7/05 (D) 10/10/05 (D) 10/17/05 (D) 12/12/05 (O) 10/16/06 (O) 10/16/06 (D) Jack Johnson, D Billy Sauer, G Billy Sauer, G Jason Dest, D Jack Johnson, D Matt Hunwick, D Mark Mitera, D Billy Sauer, G Kevin Porter, F Billy Sauer, G Kevin Porter, F Billy Sauer, G Billy Sauer, G Chad Kolarik, F Chad Kolarik, F Mark Mitera, D Chad Langlais, D Louie Caporusso, F David Wohlberg, F Louie Caporusso, F Bryan Hogan, G Chad Langlais, D Bryan Hogan, G Steve Kampfer, D Chris Brown, F Carl Hagein, F 11/13/06 (D) 11/20/06 (G) 1/15/07 (G) 1/15/07 (D) 1/29/07 (D) 2/5/07 (D) 10/29/07 (D) 11/12/07 (G) 11/19/07 (O) 11/19/07 (G) 11/26/07 (O) 11/26/07 (G) 1/2/08 (G) 1/14/08 (O) 2/11/08 (O) 3/3/08 (D) 10/13/08 (D) 11/3/08 (F) 12/8/08 (F) 12/29/08 (F) 12/29/08 (G) 2/23/09 (D) 11/30/09 (G) 11/30/09 (D) 12/7/09 (F) 1/11/10 (F) (O) Offensive Player of the Week (D) Defensive Player of the Week (G) Goalie of the Week, started in Rookie of the Week (Started in ) Josh Blackburn, G 10/11/98 Mike Comrie, F 10/18/98 Josh Blackburn, G 11/22/98 Mike Comrie, F 12/13/98 Jeff Jillson, D 1/10/99 Mike Comrie, F 1/24/99 Jeff Jillson, D 2/28/99 Mike Legg s ESPY-winning Goal L.J. Scarpace, G 12/13/99 Andy Hilbert, F 2/7/00 Andy Burnes, D 1/29/01 Eric Nystrom, F 11/19/01 Dwight Helminen, F 12/3/01 Eric Nystrom, F 12/10/01 Eric Nystrom, F 2/25/02 Al Montoya, G 11/18/02 Jeff Tambellini, F 1/6/03 Jeff Tambellini, F 1/27/03 Jeff Tambellini, F 2/2/03 Jeff Tambellini, F 2/17/03 T.J. Hensick, F 10/6/03 David Rohlfs, F 10/13/03 T.J. Hensick, F 11/10/03 Matt Hunwick, D 1/12/04 Kevin Porter, F 12/6/04 Chad Kolarik, F 2/14/05 Jack Johnson, D 10/10/05 Andrew Cogliano, F 11/7/05 Chad Langlais, D 11/5/07 Aaron Palushaj, F 11/12/07 Max Pacioretty, F 11/19/07 Max Pacioretty, F 12/3/07 Max Pacioretty, F 2/11/08 Aaron Palushaj, F 2/18/08 Luke Glendening, F 2/16/09 Robbie Czarnik, F 3/2/09 Chris Brown, F 11/2/09 Mike Legg cradles the puck onto his stick blade, skates out in front, flips in a shot and sends the hockey world into a frenzy. En route to the NCAA title, Michigan was assisted by perhaps the greatest goal ever scored in an organized hockey game - Mike Legg s lacrosse-style wraparound on Mar. 24 against Minnesota in the West Regional. Michigan had been outplayed by Minnesota, but Legg s goal tied the game 7:06 into the second period and provided his team with a new burst of energy. Six days later, Michigan won the national title and Legg, with his game-tying goal in the third period against Colorado College, would enhance his legendary status. The goal received unheard of attention around the sporting world. Legg s goal won an ESPY for Outrageous Play of the Year, and he traveled to New York on Feb. 10, 1997, for the black-tie award ceremonies which was televised nationally on ESPN. The goal had earlier won the 1996 Play of the Year by TSN and the 1996 Goal of The Year by Inside Hockey, a Swedish Hockey Magazine. Legg traveled to Stockholm and received his award at a banquet Aug. 8, Media coverage was unprecedented. The night of the goal, CNN s Headline News showed it regularly on its sports updates every half hour, ESPN s National Hockey Night chose Legg s goal as the MCI Play of the Night and CNN Sports Tonight chose it as the Play of the Day. The goal was part of The Albert Achievement Awards on the Late Show With David Letterman and was also shown on Hockey Night in Canada on CBC. The sequence was captured in feature stories by USA Today, The Detroit News, The Boston Globe, The Minneapolis Star Tribune, The St. Paul Pioneer Press, The Wolverine, The Ann Arbor News, The Michigan Daily, The Hockey News, U.S. College Hockey Magazine, Hockey Player Magazine and Drop The Puck Weekly Update. 21

22 wcha honors WCHA Awards WCHA Most Valuable Player 1962 Red Berenson, F 1964 Gordon Wilkie, F 1966 Mel Wakabayashi, F Denver Post WCHA Coach of the Year 1964 Al Renfrew 1981 John Giordano Denver Post WCHA Sophomore of the Year 1962 Gordon Wilkie, F 1964 Tom Polonic, D Denver Post All-WCHA First Team 1961 Red Berenson, F 1962 Red Berenson, F 1963 Gary Butler, F 1964 Gary Butler, F Tom Polonic, D Gordon Wilkie, F 1965 Mel Wakabayashi, F 1977 Dave Debol, F Kris Manery, F Denver Post All-Midwest Second Team 1952 Willard Ikola, G John McKennell, F 1953 Willard Ikola, G Alex MacLellan, D John Matchefts, F Denver Post All-WIHL First Team 1954 Jim Haas, D 1956 Lorne Howes, G Bill MacFarland, F Denver Post All-WIHL Second Team 1954 George Chin, F Bill MacFarland, F Doug Mullen, F 1955 Bill MacFarland, F Bob Schiller, D 1956 Bob Pitts, D Tom Rendall, F 1957 Bob Pitts, D Tom Rendall, F Bob Schiller, D 1958 Bob Watt, D Denver Post All-WCHA Second Team 1961 John Palenstein, D 1962 Bob Gray, G Don Rodgers, D Gordon Wilkie, F 1965 Tom Polonic, D 1966 Mel Wakabayashi, F 1967 Paul Domm, D 1969 Paul Domm, D 1970 Bernie Gagnon, F 1972 Bernie Gagnon, F 1976 Dave Debol, F Robbie Moore, G 1977 Dave Debol, F 1980 Murray Eaves, F 1981 John Blum, D Paul Fricker, G While the Wolverines were members of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association from , three players garnered the conference MVP award: Red Berenson (left, 1962), Gordon Wilkie (middle, 1964) and Mel Wakabayashi (right, 1966). Each was Michigan s captain during his MVP campaign. 22 Gordon Wilkie

23 joe louis arena The Wolverines at Joe Louis Arena Since defeating Michigan State, 7-4, on December 28, 1979 in the first collegiate game at Joe Louis Arena, the Wolverines are (.670) all-time at The Joe. Michigan is in GLI games, record in the CCHA Tournament, record in the regular season, 2-0 in the College Hockey Showcase and 2-0 record in the NCAA Tournament. Michigan Year-by-Year Season GP W L T Pct Totals Michigan vs. Opponents Team gp W L T Pct Alaska Fairbanks Boston College Boston University Bowling Green Colorado College Ferris State Harvard Lake Superior State Maine Miami Michigan State Michigan Tech Minnesota Nebraska-Omaha North Dakota Northern Michigan Notre Dame Ohio State Providence Rensselaer St. Lawrence Western Michigan Wisconsin Date Opponent result 12/28/79 *Michigan State W /29/79 *Michigan Tech l 4-5 3o t 12/27/80 *Michigan State W /28/80 *Michigan Tech l 2-3 o t 12/29/81 *Notre Dame l /30/81 *Michigan State t /28/82 *Michigan State l /29/82 *Notre Dame w /29/83 *Michigan Tech l 4-5 o t 12/30/83 *Northern Michigan L /28/84 *Michigan Tech l /29/84 *Bowling Green W /28/85 *Rensselaer l /29/85 *Michigan Tech W /27/86 *Michigan Tech W 4-3 o t 12/28/86 *Western Michigan L /29/87 *Wisconsin l /30/87 *Michigan Tech W /29/88 *Michigan Tech W /30/88 *North Dakota w 6-5 2o t 12/29/89 *Northern Mich. W /30/89 *Michigan State W 6-3 3/10/90 ^Michigan State l 3-4 o t 3/11/90 ^Bowling Green W /28/90 *Michigan Tech W /29/90 *Maine w 3-1 2/15/91 Michigan State W 6-5 2/16/91 Michigan State l 2-6 3/8/91 ^Ferris State w 4-2 3/9/91 ^Lake Superior St. L /27/91 *Harvard w /28/91 *Michigan Tech W 7-1 2/21/92 Michigan State W 4-1 2/22/92 Michigan State W 5-4 3/21/92 ^Miami w 6-2 3/22/92 ^Lake Superior St. L 1-3 3/29/92 Northern Mich. W /26/92 *Michigan Tech W /27/92 *Northern Mich. W 8-3 1/30/93 Michigan State W /20/93 ^Lake Superior St. L 3-5 3/27/93 Wisconsin W 4-3 o t 12/29/93 *Notre Dame w /30/93 *Michigan State W 4-2 2/19/94 Michigan State l 1-5 3/19/94 ^Western Mich. W 6-4 3/20/94 ^Lake Superior St. W /29/94 *Michigan Tech W /30/94 *Michigan State W 5-4 2/18/95 Michigan State W 7-1 3/18/95 ^Lake Superior State L 4-5 o t 12/29/95 *Northern Mich. W /30/95 *Michigan State W 3-1 2/17/96 Michigan State W 8-1 3/15/96 ^Michigan State W 6-2 3/16/96 ^Lake Superior St. W /18/96 Maine w /29/96 #Minnesota w 4-3 o t 11/30/96 #Wisconsin w /27/96 *Michigan Tech W /28/96 *Lake Superior St. W 5-4 2/7/97 Lake Superior St. W 5-2 2/8/97 Michigan State l 1-2 3/14/97 ^Bowling Green W 7-2 3/15/97 ^Michigan State W /27/97 *St. Lawrence w /28/97 *Michigan State l 3-5 2/7/98 Lake Superior St. W 4-1 2/21/98 Michigan State l 1-4 3/20/98 ^Ohio State l 2-4 Michigan at The Joe 12/28/98 *Michigan Tech W /27/98 *Michigan State l 1-3 2/20/99 Michigan State l 1-3 3/19/99 ^Ohio State w 3-2 3/20/99 ^Northern Mich. W /29/99 *Lake Superior St. W 4-3 o t 12/30/99 *Michigan State l 1-3 2/26/00 Michigan State t 3-3 o t 3/17/00 ^Nebraska-Omaha L /29/00 *Michigan Tech l /30/00 *Boston College l 5-8 1/27/01 Michigan State W 4-3 o t 2/17/01 Michigan State l 2-4 2/24/01 Lake Superior St. W 5-2 3/16/01 ^Nebraska-Omaha W 3-2 3/17/01 ^Michigan State l /28/01 *North Dakota l 4-5 o t 12/29/01 *Michigan Tech W 7-4 2/2/02 Lake Superior St. W 1-0 2/16/02 Michigan State l 1-3 3/16/02 ^Ohio State w 2-1 o t 3/17/02 ^Michigan State W /28/02 *Michigan Tech W /29/02 *Boston University L 4-5 1/25/03 Lake Superior St. W 5-0 3/1/03 Michigan State W 5-4 3/21/03 ^Ohio State w 3-0 3/22/03 ^Ferris State w /27/03 *Boston College l /28/03 *Michigan Tech W 6-2 3/6/04 Michigan State l 0-1 3/19/04 ^Northern Mich. W 5-1 3/20/04 ^Ohio State L /23/04 Lake Superior St. W /29/04 *Michigan Tech W /30/04 *Michigan State l 1-2 o t 2/5/05 Michigan State t 1-1 o t 3/18/05 ^Alaska Fairbanks W 4-2 3/19/05 ^Ohio State w /29/05 *Colorado College L /30/05 *Michigan Tech W 5-3 1/28/06 Michigan State t 5-5 o t 3/17/06 ^Michigan State l 1-4 3/18/06 ^Northern Michigan W /29/06 *Michigan Tech W /30/06 *Michigan State l 1-4 2/10/07 Michigan State t 3-3 o t 2/18/07 Lake Superior St. W 3-1 3/16/07 ^Michigan State W 5-2 3/17/07 ^Notre Dame l /28/07 *Providence w /29/07 *Michigan Tech W 1-0 3ot 2/23/08 Michigan State W 5-2 3/21/08 ^Northern Michigan W 6-4 3/22/08 ^Miami w /27/08 *Michigan Tech W /28/08 *Michigan State W 5-1 1/23/09 Michigan State W 6-2 3/20/09 ^Alaska w 3-1 3/21/09 ^Notre Dame l /29/09 *Rensselaer l /30/09 *Michigan Tech W 5-3 1/30/10 Michigan State W 5-4 3/19/10 ^Miami w 5-2 3/20/10 ^Northern Michigan W 2-1 * Great Lakes Invitational ^ CCHA Tournament NCAA West Regional # College Hockey Showcase 23

24 great lakes invitational great lakes invitational forty-five years ago, four men brainstormed for a way to bring more american-born players into the national hockey league. they surmised that a prestigious tournament could make a difference: it would stress the quality of competition, both to develop the players and to attract nhl eyes. out of this vision, these four men - lincoln cavalieri, general manager of olympia stadium; john macinnes, michigan tech s legendary coach and former michigan goalie; detroit red wings scout jack paterson; and jack tompkins, american airlines vice president and former michigan netminder - created the great lakes invitational college hockey tournament in before a crowd of 5,929 fans at olympia stadium in downtown detroit, the university of toronto claimed the first gli title. the other inaugural year participants were boston university, colorado college and host michigan tech. in 1974, the university of michigan joined michigan tech as tournament co-host, and in 1979 the gli relocated from olympia stadium to joe louis arena. michigan state has joined u-m and tech in the four-team field every year since the john a. macinnes trophy, aptly-named to honor the co-founder, has been presented to the tournament champion and its mvp since its introduction in the great lakes invitational has helped develop both the caliber of play and the popularity of college hockey. more than one million fans have attended the holiday tournament since its inception. twenty-nine schools, including such nationally respected programs as wisconsin, north dakota, maine and boston college have participated at one point or another. the founders mission has been accomplished, as hundreds of canadian- and american-born collegians who participate in the gli have gone on to play in the nhl. on dec. 29, 2007, the wolverines knocked off michigan tech 1-0 in double overtime to capture their first great Lakes invitational title since the wolverines have won 12 gli titles since the tournament s inception in 1965, the most by any team. michigan great Lakes invitational results year opponent result 1966 michigan tech w 4-3 michigan state w michigan tech l 2-3 michigan state l brown w 4-1 michigan tech l harvard l 4-8 boston University w harvard w 3-2 michigan tech l Pennsylvania w 7-6 michigan tech w brown w 7-2 michigan tech l Lake superior state w 4-3 o t michigan tech l ohio state l 4-5 boston university l michigan state w 7-4 michigan tech l 4-5 3o t 1980 michigan state w 3-2 michigan tech l 2-3 o t 1981 notre dame l 2-6 michigan state t michigan state l 3-6 notre dame w michigan tech l 4-5 o t northern michigan l michigan tech l 3-4 bowling green w rensselaer l 3-8 michigan tech w michigan tech w 4-3 o t western michigan l wisconsin l 0-6 michigan tech w michigan tech w 7-3 north dakota w 6-5 2o t 1989 northern michigan w 7-1 michigan state w michigan tech w 2-1 maine w harvard w 3-1 michigan tech w michigan tech w 4-2 northern michigan w notre dame w 8-3 michigan state w michigan tech w 13-0 michigan state w northern michigan w 6-1 michigan state w michigan tech w 6-1 Lake superior state w st. Lawrence w 3-2 michigan state l michigan tech w 4-1 michigan state l Lake superior state w 4-3 o t michigan state l michigan tech l 3-7 boston college l north dakota l 4-5 o t michigan tech w michigan tech w 5-3 boston university l boston college l 1-4 michigan tech w michigan tech w 4-2 michigan state l 1-2 o t 2005 colorado college l 1-6 michigan tech w michigan tech w 4-1 michigan state l Providence w 6-0 michigan tech w 1-0 2o t 2008 Michiagn tech W 5-0 michigan state w

25 great lakes invitational Michigan s Record in the GLI Overall Record Semifinal Games Championship Games Third-Place Games Michigan vs. Opponents in the GLI Team gp W L T Pct Boston College Boston University Bowling Green Brown Colorado College Harvard Lake Superior St Maine Michigan State Michigan Tech North Dakota Northern Michigan Notre Dame Ohio State Pennsylvania Providence Rensselaer St. Lawrence Western Michigan Wisconsin Totals Michigan vs. the 2009 GLI Field Michigan Tech Overall Semifinals Third-Place Game Championship Game Michigan State Overall Semifinals Third-Place Game Championship Game Rensselaer Overall Semifinals Third-Place Game Championship Game GLI All-Tournament Team 1966 Paul Domm, D Mel Wakabayashi, F 1968 Dave Perrin, F 1970 Bernie Gagnon, F 1974 Robbie Moore, G Greg Natale, D Angie Moretto, F 1975 Greg Natale, D Dave Debol, F 1976 Rick Palmer, G Greg Natale, D Dave Debol, F 1977 Rudy Varvari, G Dean Turner, D 1979 Murray Eaves, F 1980 Paul Fricker, G John Blum, D Ted Speers, F 1982 Brad Tippett, F 1984 Paul Kobylarz, F 1986 Jeff Norton, D 1987 Todd Brost, F 1988 Warren Sharples, G Myles O Connor, D Todd Brost, F Mike Moes, F 1989 Warren Sharples, G Todd Copeland, D Mark Ouimet, F David Roberts, F 1990 Steve Shields, G Aaron Ward, D Denny Felsner, F 1991 Steve Shields, G David Harlock, D Michigan Great Lakes Invitational Honors Travis Turnbull (left) redirected Scooter Vaughan s point shot at 2:32 of the second overtime to give U-M a 1-0 win versus Michigan Tech in the championship game of the 2007 Great Lakes Invitational. Turnbull had two total goals in the 2007 GLI and was named to the alltournament team. David Oliver, F David Roberts, F 1992 Steve Shields, G Steven Halko, D Cam Stewart, F Brian Wiseman, F 1993 Harold Schock, D David Oliver, F Brian Wiseman, F 1994 Marty Turco, G Steve Halko, D Blake Sloan, D Matt Herr, F Brendan Morrison, F 1995 Steven Halko, D John Madden, F Brendan Morrison, F 1996 Harold Schock, D Bill Muckalt, F Brendan Morrison, F 1997 Bill Muckalt, F 1998 Dave Huntzicker, D 1999 Dave Huntzicker, D Mark Kosick, F 2002 Jed Ortmeyer, F 2003 Eric Werner, D 2004 Noah Ruden, G Brandon Rogers, D Brandon Kaleniecki, F 2006 Matt Hunwick, D 2007 Billy Sauer, G Mark Mitera, D Kevin Porter, F Travis Turnbull, F 2008 Louie Caporusso, F Bryan Hogan, G Chad Langlais, D Chris Summers, D John MacInnes Trophy (MVP) 1979 Murray Eaves 1980 Paul Fricker 1988 Todd Brost 1989 Warren Sharples 1990 Steve Shields 1991 Steve Shields 1992 Cam Stewart 1993 David Oliver 1994 Brendan Morrison 1995 Brendan Morrison 1996 Brendan Morrison 2007 Billy Sauer 2008 Louie Caporusso 25

26 yost ice arena The season marks the 37th year in which Yost Ice Arena will serve as the home of the Michigan ice hockey team. Since , Yost Ice Arena has hosted over three million fans who have helped make it one of the most exciting and intimidating venues in college hockey. The atmosphere has helped Michigan on the ice significantly. In , Michigan was 19-3 at home setting the school record for most home wins in a season. In the last 10 seasons, Michigan owns a record of (.790) at home. On five occasions, Yost has hosted NCAA tournament action. In addition to hosting tournament games in and , the West Regional was held in Ann Arbor at the end of the and the seasons, while the Midwest Regional was held at Yost in In 1998, Michigan won a pair of games including a 4-3 come-from-behind victory over the defending national champions, North Dakota to advance to the Frozen Four where the Wolverines won their Yost Ice Arena: Home of Michigan Hockey for Over 30 Years NCAA-record ninth national championship. In 2002, again Michigan won a pair of games at Yost to advance to the Frozen Four. In 2003, U-M was the only non-no. 1 seed to advance to the NCAA Frozen Four, toppling Maine and Colorado College on its home ice. Yost Ice Arena is one of the most unique arenas in college hockey because it retains the charm of an old barn, but offers the amenities of the most modern of arenas. In 1992, a $1 million project replaced the rink floor and refrigeration unit, and included the addition of a desiccant dehumidification system. A $5.5 million renovation project completed prior to the season brought new dasherboards with tempered glass, improved lighting and sound systems, state-of-the art Yost Ice Arena From Detroit Metropolitan Airport: Take I-94 west to State Street exit (177). Turn right. After passing underneath the overpass, Yost Ice Arena will be on the left. Turn left just past Yost Ice Arena and enter the parking lot between Yost and the Ross Academic Center. From Chicago: Take I-94 east to State Street exit (177). Turn left. After passing underneath the overpass, Yost Ice Arena will be on the left. Turn left just after Yost Ice Arena and enter the parking lot in between Yost and the Ross Academic Center. From Flint: Take U.S. 23 south to I-94 west. Follow directions above from Detroit Metropolitan Airport. From Toledo: Take U.S. 23 north to I-94 west. Follow directions above from Detroit Metropolitan Airport. When construction was finished on Yost Field House in November, 1923, it became the nation's first field house. In 1973, Yost Ice Arena became the home of Michigan Hockey. Since 1996, over $11 million has been spent to upgrade the locker room facilities for U-M and its opponents and to install balconies for a press box and club seating. ceiling insulation and the replacement of end zone scoreboards with fully automated boards on the east and west sides. First floor remodeling brought with it a new pro shop, modernized concession stands and restrooms, new locker rooms and an improved lobby, complete with trophy showcases and ornate woodwork. Seating throughout was reconfigured, and sightlines were improved. The new second floor varsity area houses a well-appointed locker room and training area/ weight room suite used exclusively by the Michigan hockey team. Second floor renovations also created a new concourse, complete with arena administrative offices, improved restroom and concession facilities and an elevator. Upgraded press facilities boast an enviable center ice vantage point and offer some of the finest media accommodations in the country. The facility underwent a $1.4 millon renovation during the summer of 2001, which created a new balcony directly across from the press box that juts out over existing stands and provides nearly 300 new seats. In the entrance to the new seating level is a lounge that opens up onto a platform in the northeast corner of the arena and overlooks the ice. A new stairwell, new restrooms and a kitchen to serve hot food in the new seating area were also added to improve the amenities for the individuals sitting in the new seats. In addition, a center ice scoreboard and monitors underneath the east and west wing balconies were installed. Most recently in the summer of 2006, a $2 million project involved the building of a new opponent locker room. It is situated at the opposite end of the ice from U-M s locker room, making entering and exiting the ice easier for both teams. Built in 1924 as a field house, the structure was named in honor of Michigan s legendary football coach and athletic director, Fielding H. Yost. Before being converted to an ice arena in 1973, the building housed the great track teams of the 1950s and the Cazzie Russell-led basketball teams of the mid-1960s. Although no one can fill Yost to capacity (6,637) quite like the Wolverines, a number of others, including local high school teams and recreational leagues call it home. 26

27 yost ice arena The True Impact of Yost Ice Arena s Fans The crowd really energizes you and gives you an extra jump in your step. They really get behind us. It s a fun atmosphere to play in. It has to be intimidating for the other team to have to come in and play here. Brendan Morrison, 1997 Hobey Baker winner and U-M captain This building is a big part of why I came here. On my first recruiting visit, the crowd was so unbelievable I wanted to get on the ice and start playing right then. --Kevin Porter, 2008 Hobey Baker winner and U-M captain The teams are already down two goals when they come into this place. It s a pretty ruthless crowd. When you play for Michigan, in their eyes, you can do no wrong. And, that s pretty special too a lot of guys feed off that energy. Blake Sloan, former U-M alternate captain It s a hostile environment and that s why I think it s fun. I just think it captures the entire college atmosphere. The stands are right on top of you, and the fans are active and vocal. --Tom Anastos, CCHA Commissioner The Reputation Yost Ice Arena s reputation for inducing a crowd-crazy atmosphere filtered right onto the April 28, 1997, pages of Sports Illustrated, which featured the game-night intensity prominently among its look at America s Top 50 athletic schools. Here is a sampling of the puck-talk found at U-M s home games. (Counting the number of Michigan goals) We want mooooore goals. Sieve! Sieve! Sieve! It s all your fault! It s all your fault!: After a Michigan goal is announced, the pep band begins the count of Michigan goals. That is followed by pointing at the opponent s goaltender and calling him a sieve and telling him that it s all his fault. OOOOOOhhhh C-Ya!: The band begins a drum roll and the fans extend a hand in a waving motion when an opponent takes a penalty. When he enters the penalty box, the crowd shouts, C-Ya. Goalie Sieve, Goalie Sieve: When the Michigan goaltender makes a dazzling stop, he is often compared to the opponent s goalie. Michigan has the goalie while the opponent has a sieve. The Michigan Ice Hockey Pep Band is one of the reasons that Yost Ice Arena sports one of the best atmospheres in all of college hockey. Its constant interaction with fans throughout the game keeps everyone into the game. Attendance Records at Yost Ice Arena Year GP Att Avg W-L-T ,339 4, ,725 4, ,090 4, ,077 4, ,052 5, ,775 3, ,926 4, ,230 5, ,902 4, ,519 3, ,579 3, ,669 3, ,873 4, ,036 4, ,739 4, ,941 4, ,317 4, ,054 4, ,266 5, ,720 6, ,168 6, ,778 6, ,786 6, ,133 6, ,760 6, ,662 6, ,365 6, ,339 6, ,133 6, ,945 6, ,124 6, ,648 6, ,350 6, ,596 6, ,765 6, ,036 6, ,625 6, Totals 713 3,831,041 5, Capacity was listed as 8,100 from to , 7,235 from to and 6,343 from to The current capacity is 6,637. Top Single Game Crowds 8,411 Michigan State 1/29/88 8,404 Michigan State 2/18/89 8,396 Michigan State 2/17/90 8,392 Michigan State 12/9/89 Top Single-Game Post-Renovation Crowds ( to Present) 6,986 Michigan State 1/19/02 6,984 Notre Dame 1/18/08 6,983 Notre Dame 1/31/09 6,982 Boston College 10/14/05 Top Season Series Crowds 19,114 Cornell 3/ , ,788 Michigan State 12/9; 2/17, ,726 Michigan State 12/9; 2/18, ,513 Michigan State 11/14; 1/29, Top Weekend Crowds 19,114 Cornell 3/ , ,528 Michigan Tech 2/27-28, ,240 Lake Superior 1/31-2/1, ,206 Michigan Tech 11/21-22,