Michigan Wolverines 2013-14 Season Thread: The B1G Time

[Mile High Hockey]

Re: Michigan Wolverines 2013-14 Season Thread: The B1G Time

To be fair, when was the last time Michigan played a true non-conference away series (i.e. two games in a row against the same team on their ice)?

I count 1993 against Alaska Fairbanks.

On the other side of the coin, Michigan was regularly involved in the College Hockey Showcase that required a road trip to Minnesota/Wisconsin every other year.

At the end of the day, I don't think you can fault Michigan too much for their schedules. They routinely play strong or historically strong schools either on neutral ice or on the road. The Wolverines just don't play a lot of traditional road series like many other programs.

[billmich88888]

I've always equated them to Illinois football fans. They hate us, which I understand. What I fail to understand is why they think we are rivals.

When I got their head coach, Mike Kemp, to admit that he had a "newbie" fan base, that's all the answer I ever needed to hear

They just don't know any better

[streaker]

Re: Michigan Wolverines 2013-14 Season Thread: The B1G Time

To be fair, when was the last time Michigan played a true non-conference away series (i.e. two games in a row against the same team on their ice)?

I count 1993 against Alaska Fairbanks.

On the other side of the coin, Michigan was regularly involved in the College Hockey Showcase that required a road trip to Minnesota/Wisconsin every other year.

At the end of the day, I don't think you can fault Michigan too much for their schedules. They routinely play strong or historically strong schools either on neutral ice or on the road. The Wolverines just don't play a lot of traditional road series like many other programs.

What I don't understand is why opponent fans make a big deal about it. At least 2 games were already spoken for (GLI) every season and at least two more were spoken for when the CHS was in existence. That only left 2-3 more available nc games to be played each season(depending on exemptions) since the CCHA played a 28 game schedule. Do you not think that those would be played at home given the chance? It's not like "other conferences" that had less conference games, or "other programs" that needed more road exposure.

Now the B1G is here, the opportunity for more road OOC series will become a reality.

[streaker]

Re: Michigan Wolverines 2013-14 Season Thread: The B1G Time

Not revving an engine, nor trolling, I look forward to the team playing more diverse non-conference teams

So glad to hear that, Bill. Of course you're not trolling, but that can't be said for the originator of this dialog.

[jerryj]

Re: Michigan Wolverines 2013-14 Season Thread: The B1G Time

north dakota plays a whopping two series on the road next season against non conference teams. at bemidji state and at bu

[wolverineTrumpet]

Re: Michigan Wolverines 2013-14 Season Thread: The B1G Time

Next year's captains were announced at the banquet yesterday:

Captain - Mac Bennett
Alternates - Derek DeBlois
Andrew Copp

[streaker]

Re: Michigan Wolverines 2013-14 Season Thread: The B1G Time

Next year's captains were announced at the banquet yesterday:

Captain - Mac Bennett
Alternates - Derek DeBlois
Andrew Copp

Not much of a surprise. Let's hope Guptill and PDG stick around. Not very approachable at the banquet.

My other candidate for future leadership: Zach Hyman. The guy is smart, efficient and competitive- much like Copp. Both are quiet, strong types.

[UMICH]

Re: Michigan Wolverines 2013-14 Season Thread: The B1G Time

I love UNO fans,
They are the best because they scream the loudest that they are the best.....so it must be true

They're still bitter that we stole Ortmeyer...

[GJD66]

Re: Michigan Wolverines 2013-14 Season Thread: The B1G Time

I saw a report that Michigan is playing Boston College next season. Does anyone know if that will be at BC or at Michigan?

[wolverineTrumpet]

Re: Michigan Wolverines 2013-14 Season Thread: The B1G Time

I saw a report that Michigan is playing Boston College next season. Does anyone know if that will be at BC or at Michigan?

My understanding is that it will be at Michigan. I believe both BC and BU are coming to Ann Arbor for 1 game.

[GJD66]

Re: Michigan Wolverines 2013-14 Season Thread: The B1G Time

My understanding is that it will be at Michigan. I believe both BC and BU are coming to Ann Arbor for 1 game.

Thanks, that would be great. I went there the last time BC played and had a great trip.

[owslachief]

Re: Michigan Wolverines 2013-14 Season Thread: The B1G Time

Not much of a surprise. Let's hope Guptill and PDG stick around. Not very approachable at the banquet.

My other candidate for future leadership: Zach Hyman. The guy is smart, efficient and competitive- much like Copp. Both are quiet, strong types.

Looking down the road a bit, what do you know from a leadership capacity standpoint about J.T. Compher? He wears (or at least wore when visiting Munn) the 'C' for Team USA, says all the right things that a Michigan fan / coach probably wants to hear, appears to already get under our skin and his credentials in terms of numbers are pretty clear.

[streaker]

Re: Michigan Wolverines 2013-14 Season Thread: The B1G Time

Looking down the road a bit, what do you know from a leadership capacity standpoint about J.T. Compher? He wears (or at least wore when visiting Munn) the 'C' for Team USA, says all the right things that a Michigan fan / coach probably wants to hear, appears to already get under our skin and his credentials in terms of numbers are pretty clear.

Compher (and the rest of the incoming freshmen) appear to be well credentialed and are said to be "good character kids". He will be joining Evan Allen and Tyler Motte (former USNDT) in Russia for the U-18 championships (which the USA has won gold four straight years). From what I could see in his appearance at Yost, he is a take charge guy, emotional and is eager to play for Berenson. These guys played with Trouba, DiPauli, Barber, Copp, Rutledge etc two years ago. Being that Copp was given an 'A' as a Sophomore, it would be tough to figure these guys not being cut out of the same cloth as far as leadership potential.

[streaker]

Re: Michigan Wolverines 2013-14 Season Thread: The B1G Time

Michigan adds USHL netminder Zach Nagelvoort to the program in 2013-14.

No speculation on who the odd goalie out is between Rutledge, Dwyer and Janecyk. Racine is assumed to be the #1 coming into the Fall.

[UMICH]

Re: Michigan Wolverines 2013-14 Season Thread: The B1G Time

Trouba: First team all-America.

http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-hock...041213aaa.html