Univ. of Michigan News & Stories
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2024-12-29, 22:06NCAANCAA: Top 10 Hobey Baker award candidates of the first half
Who has been the best player in the country so far, and who is most likely to keep it up?
2024-12-27, 22:59NCAANCAA: Top 10 Tim Taylor award candidates of the first half
Who has been the best freshman in the country so far, and who is most likely to keep it up?
2024-12-27, 21:26NCAA
At the holiday break, who has the best chance to make the NCAA tournament?
Breaking down the NCAA tournament odds halfway through the year.
2024-12-11, 14:42NCAAElite Prospects NCAA Power Rankings for early December
As the holiday break approaches, what are we seeing out there?
2024-11-14, 15:38NCAAAn early look at the NCAA hockey tournament field
We already know the vast majority of March's NCAA tournament participants. It's just a matter of the order in which they finish.
2024-11-07, 16:53NHL Prospect ReportNCAA Stock Watch: Michael Hage, Zeev Buium already outplaying draft position
In the first NCAA Stock Watch of the season, Daniel Gee highlights Michael Hage, Zeev Buium, James Hagens, and Matthew Wood.
2024-10-11, 16:23NCAAEP Rinkside NCAA hockey October Power Rankings
You know we had to do the dang NCAA power rankings!
2024-10-08, 15:16NHL ProspectsRinkside Roundup: Michael Hage, Isaac Howard shine on NCAA opening weekend
In this week's Rinkside Roundup, Hadi Kalakeche looks at the impressive starts from Michael Hage, Isaac Howard, Carson Rehkopf, and more.
2024-10-04, 15:40NCAANCAA hockey season preview: Top-10 candidates for the Hobey, Richter, and Taylor awards
Who has the inside track to win the major college hockey awards?- 2024-10-03, 15:47NCAA
NCAA 2024-25 season preview: Ranking the top 10 transfer classes
With transfers more important than ever, who did the best at bringing them to campus this summer? 
2024-09-04, 19:15NHL ProspectsThe USHL and NCAA's most improved players in the 2023-24 season and how they did it
Zeev Buium, Adam Kleber, and Sam Rinzel highlight this year's most improved players from the USHL and NCAA.
2024-08-14, 23:002024 NHL DraftGabriel Eliasson wants to "win everything" for the Ottawa Senators
Russ Cohen shares an exclusive interview with Ottawa Senators prospects and Univ. of Michigan commit Gabriel Eliasson.
2024-07-31, 20:00NHL ProspectsFilm Room: Frank Nazar is back and better than ever
Frank Nazar just had a comeback season for the ages. This is how he did it.
2024-06-28, 15:002024 NHL DraftFilm Room: Michael Hage's dynamic rush game make him an exciting first-round prospect
Michael Hage could be the steal of the first round in the 2024 NHL Draft.
2024-06-05, 18:122024 NHL DraftThe Park family work ethic is fuelling Aidan's career
Russ Cohen shares an exclusive interview with 2024 NHL Draft prospect Aidan Park.
2024-04-12, 04:55NCAAFrozen Four 3 Stars: Will Smith and Gabe Perreault lead BC, goalies duel in Denver OT win
Sean Shapiro brings you the three stars from Thursday's Frozen Four results.
2024-04-12, 04:55NCAAFrozen Four Game 2: BC's four star forwards shine in four-goal win
The Boston College Eagle have advanced to the NCAA Championship game after a commanding 4-0 win over the Michigan Wolverines.
2024-04-11, 14:45NCAAFrozen Four Preview: College hockey's blue bloods vying to win yet another trophy
Four of the winningest programs in college hockey history will go head-to-head in today's Frozen Four semifinals.
2024-04-01, 01:28NCAANCAA Tournament 3 Stars: Malone, Duke, and Leonard lead way as Boston College, Michigan reach Frozen Four
The Frozen Four is set. Sean Shapiro brings the three stars from the final games of the regional tournaments.
2024-04-01, 00:53NCAANCAA Tournament Takes Day 4: BC, Michigan are going to the Frozen Four
It wasn't easy, but BC is going back to the Frozen Four for the first time since 2016.
2024-03-30, 04:53NCAANCAA Tournament 3 Stars: Leonard, Duke, and Levshunov push their teams to the next round
Sean Shapiro and J.D. Burke bring you the three stars from the second day of action at the 2024 NCAA men's hockey tournament.
2024-03-24, 23:25NCAA2024 NCAA tournament Selection Sunday bracket breakdown
Ryan Lambert tees up the selection Sunday bracket for the NCAA Tournament
2024-03-23, 18:15NCAANCAA Championship Saturday preview
Five championship games tonight will determine who rounds out the field of NCAA tournament teams.
2024-03-21, 17:30NCAANCAA Championship Weekend preview
Ryan Lambert previews the NCAA Conference Championship weekend.
2024-03-05, 19:562024 NHL DraftUSHL Stock Watch: Mac Swanson opening up opportunities for himself in Fargo
Joey Padmanabhan checks in with his USHL stock watch, headlined by the Fargo Force forward.
2024-02-23, 01:002024 NHL DraftMichael Hage is fully healthy and ready to impress
Russ Cohen shares an exclusive interview with Chicago Steel centre and 2024 NHL Draft prospect Michael Hage on EP Rinkside.
2024-02-20, 21:15NCAAThe Hobey Baker race keeps getting hotter
An unfortunate long-term injury to a Hobey frontrunner just blew the race wide open.
2024-02-08, 02:45NHL Prospect ReportUSHL Stock Watch: Brodie Ziemer's making strides in critical part of his draft year
The USHL Stock Watch zeroes in on the play of Brodie Ziemer, Teddy Stiga, Trevor Connelly, Matvei Gridin, and John Mustard.
2024-02-01, 19:45NHL Prospect ReportNCAA Stock Watch: Frank Nazar is back
J.D. Burke's NCAA Stock Watch is led by Frank Nazar, Ryan Healey, Owen McLaughlin, Tom Willander, and Sean Behrens
2023-12-27, 17:00NCAAAssessing the Hobey Baker candidates at the holiday break
Who's the best player in college hockey this year?
2023-12-05, 14:00NHL Prospect ReportUSHL Stock Watch: Andrew Strathmann thriving in leadership role with Youngstown Phantoms
The December USHL Stock Watch zeroes in on the play of Andrew Strathmann, Zam Plante, Christian Humphreys, E.J. Emery, and Will Felicio.
2023-11-02, 18:582024 NHL DraftWhy 2024 NHL Draft prospect Christian Humphreys flipped his commitment to Michigan
The centre for the NTDP and 2024 NHL Draft Prospect talks to EP Rinkside about flipping from Michigan State to the cross-stat rival Wolverines.
2023-11-02, 14:30NHL Prospect ReportNCAA Stock Watch: All eyes on 2024 first-overall favourite Macklin Celebrini
The November NCAA Stock Watch highlights the performances of Macklin Celebrini,
2023-10-22, 16:51Fantasy HockeyProspect Prospective: Mackie Samoskevich
In the Prospect Prospectives series, we’ll be looking at a prospect who has yet to establish himself in the NHL. We’ll examine the reasons for this and what fantasy upside...
2023-10-16, 18:40NCAAMichigan starting the season with ups and downs
As always, the Michigan Wolverines have plenty of high-end talent, but other aspects of their game need work.
2023-10-06, 21:17NCAANCAA season preview: Top candidates for Hobey Baker, Mike Richter, and Tim Taylor awards
Breaking down the favourites for all the major college hockey awards.
2023-10-03, 17:00NCAANCAA Hockey Season Preview: Ranking the nation's top 20 freshmen classes
J.D. Burke and Mitch Brown rank the 20 best freshmen classes going into the 2023-24 NCAA men's hockey season.
2023-09-22, 16:09NHL ProspectsThe USHL's most improved players and how they did it
Mitch Brown looks at the players who made the most strides this past season.
2023-08-05, 11:24NHL ProspectsEmptying the notebook from the World Junior Summer Showcase
Associate Editor Sean Shapiro breaks down the players that filled out his notebook during the WJSS in Plymouth this past week.
2023-08-01, 12:50NHL ProspectsChicago Blackhawks prospect Frank Nazar letting play do talking at Summer Showcase
The 2022 first-round pick missed most of last season following hip surgery and has embraced opportunity this week in Plymouth.
2023-05-19, 14:572023 NHL Entry DraftScout's Notebook: The Top Finishers from the 2023 Draft Class
Cam Robinson looks at the top finishers heading into the 2023 NHL Draft.
2023-04-12, 22:20NHL Prospect ReportNCAA Stock Watch: Logan Cooley looks like a franchise player
The final NCAA Stock Watch of the season highlights the play of Logan Cooley, Luke Mittelstadt, Sam Lipkin, Ryan Greene, Frank Nazar, and Luke Tuch.
2023-04-07, 04:34NCAAFrozen Four Game 2: Quinnipiac keeps it simple in win over Michigan
Ryan Lambert reports live from Tampa where Quinnipiac has advanced to the NCAA men's hockey championship game with their 5-2 win over Michigan.
2023-04-05, 14:00NCAAFrozen Four preview: Powers new and old clash in NCAA semifinals
Ryan Lambert previews the Frozen Four, with Minnesota, Michigan, Quinnipiac, and Boston University facing off in Florida for the NCAA men's hockey title.
2023-04-04, 17:30NCAAWho will win the 2023 Hobey Baker Award as college hockey's best player, and who should?
Ryan Lambert looks at Adam Fantilli, Logan Cooley, and Matthew Knies' candidacy for the Hobey Baker Award, given to college hockey's best player.
2023-03-27, 01:32NCAANCAA Tourney Takes Day 4: Quinnipiac, Michigan book Frozen Four trips in tight games
Ryan Lambert wraps up the fourth and final day of the NCAA Regionals, which featured wins from Quinnipiac and Michigan, who will now play in the Frozen Four.
2023-03-25, 03:10NCAANCAA Tournament Takes Day 2: All eyes on Big Ten in a day of blowouts
The Big Ten reigned supreme on the second day of the tournament, and also Quinnipiac won.
2023-03-22, 13:00NCAANCAA Hockey Tournament Preview: Can Quinnipiac finally break through?
The NCAA men's hockey tournament starts tomorrow, and Ryan Lambert's preview tells you everything you need to know ahead of four action-packed days of college hockey.
2023-03-19, 22:58NCAANCAA tournament Selection Sunday bracket breakdown
Now we know who's playing who, and who's playing where.
2023-03-18, 16:15NCAANCAA Tournament Update: Where things stand ahead of conference championships
Five of six conference semifinals went to overtime on Friday, and two heavy underdogs won, setting up a wild Championship Saturday.
2023-03-10, 14:00NHL Prospect ReportNCAA Stock Watch: Alexander Campbell getting hot in time for ECAC Tournament
This month's NCAA Stock Watch zeroes in on the play of Alexander Campbell, Gavin Brindley, Mason Lohrei, Wyatt Kaiser, and Sam Colangelo.
2023-02-20, 17:512023 NHL Trade DeadlineTaking Stock: A look at the New Jersey Devils' prospect pool ahead of the 2023 NHL trade deadline
Elite Prospects Dir. of North American Scouting Mitch Brown breaks down the New Jersey Devils system ahead of the 2023 NHL trade deadline.
2023-02-03, 20:30NHL Prospect ReportNCAA Stock Watch: Alex Laferriere continues to shatter expectations at Harvard
The NCAA Stock Watch zeroes in on Alex Laferriere, Ryan Chesley, Jayden Struble, Tyler Kleven, and Erik Portillo.
2023-01-20, 19:55NHLUnnumbered Thoughts: Gaudreau happy in Columbus, a thought on Larkin, and Jets leftovers
Sean Shapiro goes around the league with his thoughts and observations in unnumbered thoughts.
2023-01-18, 18:45Rookie MidtermsRookie Midterms: Matty Beniers is already one of the NHL's best
Elite Prospects Dir. of North American Scouting Mitch Brown kicks off this year's Rookie Midterms series with a look at Seattle Kraken centre Matty Beniers.
2023-01-13, 13:00NHL Prospect ReportUSHL Stock Watch: Nicholas Moldenhauer catching fire with Chicago Steel
Elite Prospects USHL regional scout Joey Padmanabhan looks at Cole Knuble, Jayden Perron, Nick Moldenhauer,
2023-01-11, 20:10NHL Prospect ReportNCAA Stock Watch: Tristan Broz has found his game again at Denver
The NCAA prospect Stock Watch zeroes in on the play of Tristan Broz, Michael Benning, Logan Cooley, Rutger McGroarty, Adam Ingram, and Josh Doan.
2022-12-29, 15:28NHLYear in Review: Most viewed players on Elite Prospects in 2022
A look at the players that drew the most page views across the globe on Elite Prospects.
2022-12-26, 15:34NCAAAssessing the Hobey Baker and Mike Richter candidates at holiday break
Who has been the best player in college hockey this season? Is it your favorite team's best player?
2022-12-20, 20:40NHL ProspectsScout's Notebook: Surprise NCAA standouts
Mitch Brown takes a look at some of the notable impacts from the NCAA season, plus a check-in on the Brooks Bandits.
