MICHIGAN HOCKEY

Michigan promotes Naurato to full-time head hockey coach

Brandon Naurato was promoted from interim to full-time head coach of Michigan’s hockey team Friday.

Michigan hockey advances to Frozen Four with overtime win over Penn State

Michigan hockey advanced to a second-straight Frozen Four on Sunday with an overtime victory against Penn State.

From backyard rink to U of M: Kris Draper’s son continues family legacy in hockey

Detroit Red Wings fans know Kris Draper as he's the four-time Stanley Cup champion and current director of amateur scouting for the organization. But did you know another Draper is making a name for himself on the ice?

Hockey player placed on ventilator after respiratory viruses hit U of M campus

A health alert has been issued on the campus of the University of Michigan as respiratory viruses are rising in Ann Arbor, placing one hockey player on a ventilator.

University of Michigan parts with hockey coach Mel Pearson following investigation into team culture

The University of Michigan is parting with head hockey coach Mel Pearson following an investigation into the program’s culture under his watch.

Report alleges University of Michigan hockey culture as toxic amid bullying and retaliation complaints

A new 70-page report is out detailing serious allegations inside the University of Michigan’s storied men’s hockey program. Former players and coaches describe a toxic culture within the program, rewarding silence while also punishing those who spoke out.

Dear Red Wings: A goalie in the 1st round! Yzerman trades up for Sebastian Cossa

The Red Wings traded up to the 15th overall pick to select Cossa by sending three picks to the Dallas Stars -- the 23rd overall pick, a 2nd-round pick (48th overall) and a 5th-round pick (138th overall) in this year’s draft.

Sabres to open NHL draft featuring Michigan, mystery, Kraken

The Buffalo Sabres have the first pick in an NHL draft on Friday night.

NHL’s top prospect Owen Power leaning to stay at Michigan next season

The NHL’s top-ranked draft prospect, defenseman Owen Power, says he is leaning toward playing his sophomore season at Michigan next year rather than turning pro.

University of Michigan men’s hockey forced out of NCAA tournament due to COVID

2-seeded University of Michigan men’s ice hockey team will not be allowed to participate in the 2021 NCAA Championship due to positive COVID-19 test results, the NCAA announced Friday. Michigan (15-10-1) was set to take on No. AdThis is a disappointing finish for Michigan as there were high hopes for the Wolverines at this year’s tournament. There was belief that they could do some damage in the tournament despite a 4th-place finish in the Big Ten. The conference was very strong this season, with both Wisconsin and Minnesota finishing ranked among the top four men’s college hockey teams in the nation.

Michigan ice arenas push to reopen amid coronavirus pandemic

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – There are plenty of people who rely on ice arenas for work or training in Michigan. Inside Mount Clemens Ice Arena there’s not much to see -- no hockey games, no ice shows, and no practices. But the operators are most bothered because they’re not even allowed to have private lessons amid the coronavirus pandemic in Michigan right now. There is no on-ice training allowed at many of the rinks. Related: Ann Arbor ice arena, skating teams fight for reclassificationManagement at the Mount Clemens rink wants to be allowed to offer ice time to those who need the training.