Wikipedia - Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey
The Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey team is the college ice hockey team that represents the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Earning varsity status in 1922, the program has competed in 102 seasons. Between 1959 and 1981, the team competed in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) before joining the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) until the 2012–13 season. Since the 2013–14 season, the Wolverines have competed in the Big Ten, which began sponsoring hockey.
Michigan has had many successes as a program including a record-setting number of championships, total championship tournament appearances, and consecutive tournament appearances. From 1991 to 2012, the team played in 22 consecutive NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournaments, an NCAA record. The Wolverines have won an NCAA record-tying nine Division I NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championships, seven of which came during a 17-year stretch between 1948 and 1964. Two more championships were won under head coach Red Berenson in 1996 and 1998. The Wolverines are tied with the Denver Pioneers for the most all-time NCAA National Hockey Championships with nine (1948, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1955, 1956, 1964, 1996, 1998).
Players from the program have earned numerous honors, professional championships, international championships, individual statistical championships, team and individual records. The most recent head coach was Mel Pearson, a former assistant to coach Red Berenson who retired in 2017 after leading the program for 33 years. Berenson for nearly 50 years has continued to hold the school single-season goal scoring record, and was the second player in the program's history to win the Stanley Cup. The program has dozens of National Hockey League alumni and over twenty current players. They currently hold the record for the most titles at the Great Lakes Invitational with 17 titles respectively. Their traditional rival is Michigan State and the teams have played an annual game in Detroit since 1990, first at Joe Louis Arena but currently at Little Caesars Arena since 2018.
In 2010, Michigan hosted a Guinness verified world record crowd in excess of 113,000 in an event known as The Big Chill.
The team is made up of talented athletes who have honed their skills through years of dedication and hard work. They are known for their speed, agility, and physicality on the ice, making them a formidable opponent for any team they face.
The Michigan ice hockey team has a long-standing tradition of excellence, with numerous championship titles and accolades to their name. They have a reputation for playing an exciting and fast-paced style of hockey that keeps fans on the edge of their seats.
Whether competing in collegiate tournaments or representing the United States on the international stage, the Michigan ice hockey team always brings their A-game. With a winning mentality and a deep love for the sport, they continue to inspire fans and aspiring hockey players alike.