| 2023–24 Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey season | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Conference | Big Ten |
| Home ice | Yost Ice Arena |
| Rankings | |
| USCHO | #15 |
| USA Today | #15 |
| Record | |
| Overall | 9–7–3 |
| Conference | 3–5–2 |
| Home | 6–3–2 |
| Road | 3–4–1 |
| Neutral | 0–0–0 |
| Coaches and captains | |
| Head coach | Brandon Naurato |
| Assistant coaches | Rob Rassey Mathew Deschamps Kevin Reiter |
| Captain(s) | Jacob Truscott |
| Alternate captain(s) | Dylan Duke Ethan Edwards Philippe Lapointe Marshall Warren |
| Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey seasons « 2022–23 2024–25 » | |
The 2023–24 Michigan Wolverines men's hockey team is the Wolverines' 102nd season of play. They represent the University of Michigan in the 2023–24 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season. They are coached by Brandon Naurato, in his second year as head coach, and play their home games at Yost Ice Arena.
Previous season
During the 2022–23 season, Michigan went 26–12–3, including 12–10–2 in Big Ten play. They won the 2023 Big Ten men's ice hockey tournament and received an automatic bid to the 2023 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey tournament, where they reached their NCAA record 27th Frozen Four and were eliminated in the semifinals by eventual national champion Quinnipiac.[1]
Departures
| Player | Position | Nationality | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Ciccolini | Forward | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Canada | Graduate transfer to Clarkson |
| Adam Fantilli | Forward | Canada | Signed professional contract (Columbus Blue Jackets) |
| Nick Granowicz | Forward |  United States | Graduate transfer to UMass Lowell |
| Luke Hughes | Defenseman | United States | Signed professional contract (New Jersey Devils) |
| Jay Keranen | Defenseman | United States | Graduation (signed with Kalamazoo Wings) |
| Nolan Moyle | Forward | United States | Graduation (signed with Kunlun Red Star) |
| Keaton Pehrson | Defenseman | United States | Graduate transfer to North Dakota |
| Erik Portillo | Goaltender |  Sweden | Signed professional contract (Los Angeles Kings) |
| Mackie Samoskevich | Forward | United States | Signed professional contract (Florida Panthers) |
Recruiting
| Player | Position | Nationality | Age | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Albano | Goaltender | Canada | 24 | Hamilton, ON; transfer from Norwich |
| Jacob Barczewski | Goaltender | United States | 24 | O'Fallon, MO; transfer from Canisius |
| Tyler Duke | Defenseman | United States | 19 | Strongsville, OH; transfer from Ohio State |
| Josh Eernisse | Forward | United States | 21 | Apple Valley, MN; transfer from St. Thomas |
| Nick Moldenhauer | Forward | Canada | 19 | Mississauga, ON |
| Josh Orrico | Defenseman | Canada | 19 | Woodbridge, ON |
| Chase Pletzke | Forward | United States | 23 | Bay City, MI; transfer from Miami |
| Tanner Rowe | Forward | United States | 20 | Calumet, MI |
| Garrett Schifsky | Forward | United States | 20 | Andover, MN |
| Marshall Warren | Defenseman | United States | 22 | Laurel Hollow, NY; transfer from Boston College |
Roster
As of October 1, 2023.[2]
| No. | S/P/C | Player | Class | Pos | Height | Weight | DoB | Hometown | Previous team | NHL rights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  |
Rutger McGroarty | Sophomore | F | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | 2004-03-30 | Lincoln, Nebraska | USNTDP (USHL) | WPG, 14th overall 2022 |
| 4 |  |
Gavin Brindley | Sophomore | F | 5' 9" (1.75 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | 2004-10-05 | Estero, Florida | Tri-City (USHL) | CBJ, 34th overall 2023 |
| 5 |  |
Tyler Duke | Sophomore | D | 5' 9" (1.75 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | 2004-07-19 | Strongsville, Ohio | Ohio State (Big Ten) | — |
| 6 |  |
Josh Eernisse | Sophomore | F | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 205 lb (93 kg) | 2004-12-31 | Apple Valley, Minnesota | St. Thomas (CCHA) | — |
| 9 |  |
Nick Moldenhauer | Freshman | F | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | 2004-05-25 | Mississauga, Ontario | Chicago (USHL) | TOR, 95th overall 2022 |
| 12 |  |
Brendan Miles | Sophomore | D | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 2001-12-12 | Farmington Hills, Michigan | Fairbanks (NAHL) | — |
| 13 | |
T. J. Hughes | Sophomore | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 2001-11-09 | Hamilton, Ontario | Brooks (AJHL) | — |
| 15 | |
Jacob Truscott | Senior | D | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 2002-04-12 | Port Huron, Michigan | USNTDP (USHL) | VAN, 144th overall 2020 |
| 17 | |
Garrett Schifsky | Freshman | F | 5' 9" (1.75 m) | 174 lb (79 kg) | 2003-04-08 | Andover, Minnesota | Waterloo (USHL) | — |
| 20 | |
Tanner Rowe | Freshman | F | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 179 lb (81 kg) | 2002-08-26 | Calumet, Michigan | Omaha (USHL) | — |
| 21 | |
Jackson Hallum | Sophomore | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 183 lb (83 kg) | 2002-09-08 | Eagan, Minnesota | Dubuque (USHL) | VGK, 91st overall 2020 |
| 22 | |
Philippe Lapointe | Senior | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 2000-02-29 | Novi, Michigan | Trail (BCHL) | — |
| 23 | |
Chase Pletzke | Graduate | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | 2000-04-10 | Bay City, Michigan | Miami (NCHC) | — |
| 24 | |
Steve Holtz | Senior | D | 6' 4" (1.93 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | 1999-04-02 | White Lake, Michigan | Penticton (BCHL) | — |
| 25 | |
Dylan Duke | Junior | F | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 181 lb (82 kg) | 2003-03-04 | Strongsville, Ohio | USNTDP (USHL) | TBL, 126th overall 2021 |
| 26 | |
Seamus Casey | Sophomore | D | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 178 lb (81 kg) | 2004-01-08 | Fort Myers, Florida | USNTDP (USHL) | NJD, 46th overall 2022 |
| 29 | |
Andrew Albano | Graduate | G | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 171 lb (78 kg) | 1998-11-09 | Hamilton, Ontario | Norwich (NEHC) | — |
| 30 |  |
Jacob Barczewski | Graduate | G | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | 1999-01-07 | O'Fallon, Missouri | Canisius (AHA) | — |
| 31 |  |
Noah West | Senior | G | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 2000-11-25 | Pittsboro, Indiana | Robert Morris (AHA) | — |
| 33 | |
Kienan Draper | Sophomore | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 183 lb (83 kg) | 2002-02-19 | Bloomfield Hills, Michigan | Chilliwack (BCHL) | DET, 187th overall 2020 |
| 63 | |
Luca Fantilli | Sophomore | D | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 183 lb (83 kg) | 2002-12-30 | Nobleton, Ontario | Chicago (USHL) | — |
| 68 | |
Josh Orrico | Freshman | D | 5' 9" (1.75 m) | 165 lb (75 kg) | 2003-06-15 | Woodbridge, Ontario | Janesville (NAHL) | — |
| 73 |  |
Ethan Edwards | Junior | D | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 2002-06-06 | St. Albert, Alberta | Sioux City (USHL) | NJD, 120th overall 2020 |
| 77 |  |
Marshall Warren | Graduate | D | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | 2001-04-20 | Laurel Hollow, New York | Boston College (HEA) | MIN, 166th overall 2019 |
| 91 | |
Frank Nazar III | Sophomore | F | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | 2004-01-14 | Mount Clemens, Michigan | USNTDP (USHL) | CHI, 13th overall 2022 |
| 94 | |
Mark Estapa | Junior | F | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 206 lb (93 kg) | 2002-01-13 | St. Clair, Michigan | Tri-City (USHL) | — |
Coaching staff
| Name | Position coached | Seasons at Michigan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Naurato | Head coach | 2nd | |
| Rob Rassey | Associate head coach | 1st | |
| Mathew Deschamps | Assistant coach | 1st | |
| Kevin Reiter | Assistant coach | 1st | |
| Evan Hall | Director of Hockey Operations | 1st | |
| Joe Maher | Head Strength and Conditioning Coach | 6th | |
| Reference:[3] | |||
Standings
| Conference record | Overall record | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | W | L | T | OTW | OTL | 3/SW | PTS | GF | GA | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | |||
| #3 Wisconsin | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 47 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 78 | 36 | ||
| #8 Michigan State | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 47 | 26 | 21 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 88 | 60 | ||
| #12 Minnesota | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 38 | 38 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 70 | 57 | ||
| Notre Dame | 13 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 34 | 34 | 23 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 62 | 61 | ||
| #15 Michigan | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 31 | 32 | 19 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 84 | 57 | ||
| #20 Penn State | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 31 | 44 | 21 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 79 | 74 | ||
| Ohio State | 11 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 17 | 45 | 21 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 58 | 67 | ||
| Championship: March 23, 2024 † indicates conference regular season champion * indicates conference tournament champion Rankings: USCHO.com Top 20 Poll; updated January 12, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||
Schedule and results
| Date | Time | Opponent# | Rank# | Site | TV | Decision | Result | Attendance | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exhibition | |||||||||||
| September 30 | 7:00 PM | Simon Fraser* | #5 | Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI (Exhibition) | Barczewski | W 8–1 | 5,521 | — | |||
| Regular Season | |||||||||||
| October 7 | 7:00 PM | #18 Providence* | #5 | Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI | BTN+ | West | L 2–4 | 5,800 | 0–1–0 | ||
| October 8 | 4:00 PM | #18 Providence* | #5 | Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI | BTN | Barczewski | W 5–4 | 5,419 | 1–1–0 | ||
| October 13 | 7:00 PM | at UMass* | #6 | Mullins Center • Amherst, MA | ESPN+ | Barczewski | W 7–2 | 7,361 | 2–1–0 | ||
| October 14 | 7:00 PM | at UMass* | #6 | Mullins Center • Amherst, MA | ESPN+ | Barczewski | L 3–6 | 8,412 | 2–2–0 | ||
| October 20 | 6:00 PM | #13 Ohio State | #7 | Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI | BTN | Barczewski | W 7–1 | 5,800 | 3–2–0 (1–0–0) | ||
| October 21 | 7:00 PM | #13 Ohio State | #7 | Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI | BTN+ | Barczewski | T 2–2 SOL | 5,800 | 3–2–1 (1–0–1) | ||
| October 27 | 7:00 PM | Lindenwood* | #6 | Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI | BTN+ | West | W 9–1 | 5,800 | 4–2–1 | ||
| October 28 | 7:00 PM | Lindenwood* | #6 | Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI | BTN+ | Barczewski | W 10–1 | 5,800 | 5–2–1 | ||
| November 3 | 8:00 PM | at #5 Wisconsin | #4 | Kohl Center • Madison, WI | BTN+ | Barczewski | L 4–5 | 10,114 | 5–3–1 (1–1–1) | ||
| November 4 | 7:00 PM | at #5 Wisconsin | #4 | Kohl Center • Madison, WI | BTN+ | Barczewski | L 1–2 | 12,218 | 5–4–1 (1–2–1) | ||
| November 10 | 7:00 PM | #6 Minnesota | #8 | Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI (Rivalry) | BTN+ | Barczewski | L 3–4 | 5,800 | 5–5–1 (1–3–1) | ||
| November 11 | 7:00 PM | #6 Minnesota | #8 | Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI (Rivalry) | BTN+ | Barczewski | T 2–2 SOW | 5,800 | 5–5–2 (1–3–2) | ||
| November 17 | 7:00 PM | #18 Penn State | #12 | Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI | BTN+ | Barczewski | W 6–4 | 5,800 | 6–5–2 (2–3–2) | ||
| November 18 | 7:00 PM | #18 Penn State | #12 | Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI | BTN+ | Barczewski | L 3–5 | 5,800 | 6–6–2 (2–4–2) | ||
| November 24 | 8:30 PM | at #17 St. Cloud State* | #14 | Herb Brooks National Hockey Center • St. Cloud, MN | Fox 9+ | Barczewski | W 2–0 | 3,978 | 7–6–2 | ||
| November 25 | 7:00 PM | at #17 St. Cloud State* | #14 | Herb Brooks National Hockey Center • St. Cloud, MN | Fox 9+ | Barczewski | T 3–3 SOL | 4,014 | 7–6–3 | ||
| December 1 | 7:30 PM | at Notre Dame | #13 | Compton Family Ice Arena • Notre Dame, IN (Rivalry) | Peacock | Barczewski | L 1–6 | 5,037 | 7–7–3 (2–5–2) | ||
| December 2 | 6:00 PM | at Notre Dame | #13 | Compton Family Ice Arena • Notre Dame, IN (Rivalry) | Peacock | Barczewski | W 2–1 | 5,014 | 8–7–3 (3–5–2) | ||
| January 6 | 7:00 PM | at USNTDP | #15 | USA Hockey Arena • Plymouth, MI (Exhibition) | Barczewski | W 5–1 | 3,924 | — | |||
| January 12 | 7:00 PM | Stonehill* | #15 | Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI | Barczewski | W 12–4 | 5,800 | 9–7–3 | |||
| January 13 | 7:00 PM | Stonehill* | #15 | Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI | |||||||
| January 19 | 7:00 PM | at Michigan State | Munn Ice Arena • East Lansing, MI (Rivalry) | ||||||||
| January 20 | 7:00 PM | at Michigan State | Munn Ice Arena • East Lansing, MI (Rivalry) | ||||||||
| January 26 | 7:00 PM | Wisconsin | Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI | ||||||||
| January 27 | 7:00 PM | Wisconsin | Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI | ||||||||
| February 2 | 7:00 PM | at Ohio State | Value City Arena • Columbus, OH | ||||||||
| February 3 | 8:00 PM | Ohio State | Value City Arena • Columbus, OH | BTN | |||||||
| February 9 | 7:00 PM | Michigan State | Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI (Rivalry) | ||||||||
| February 10 | 8:30 PM | vs. Michigan State | Little Caesars Arena • Detroit, MI (Duel in the D) | BTN | |||||||
| February 16 | 7:00 PM | at Penn State | Pegula Ice Arena • University Park, PA | ||||||||
| February 17 | 7:00 PM | at Penn State | Pegula Ice Arena • University Park, PA | BTN | |||||||
| February 23 | 8:00 PM | Notre Dame | Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI (Rivalry) | BTN | |||||||
| February 24 | 6:30 PM | Notre Dame | Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI (Rivalry) | BTN | |||||||
| March 1 | 8:30 PM | Minnesota | 3M Arena at Mariucci • Minneapolis, MN (Rivalry) | BTN | |||||||
| March 2 | 8:30 PM | Minnesota | 3M Arena at Mariucci • Minneapolis, MN (Rivalry) | BTN | |||||||
| *Non-conference game. #Rankings from USCHO.com Poll. All times are in Eastern Time. Source:[4][5] | |||||||||||
Rankings
| Poll | Week | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 (Final) | ||
| USCHO.com | 5 (1) | 6 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15^ | 15 | 15 | |||||||||||
| USA Today | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15^ | 15 | |||||||||||
Note: USCHO did not release a poll in week 11.[6]
^USA Today did not release a poll in week 12.
Awards and honors
| Player | Award | Date Awarded | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutger McGroarty | Big Ten First Star of the Week | October 10, 2023 | [7] |
| Jake Barczewski | Big Ten Second Star of the Week | October 24, 2023 | [8] |
| T. J. Hughes | Big Ten Second Star of the Week | October 31, 2023 | [9] |
| Jake Barczewski | Big Ten Second Star of the Week | November 28, 2023 | [10] |
Players drafted into the NHL
Michigan had three players drafted in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. Frank Nazar and Rutger McGroarty were selected back-to-back in the first round of the NHL Draft, while Seamus Casey was drafted 46th overall.[11][12] Michigan had one player drafted in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. Gavin Brindley was drafted 34th overall.[13]
| Year | Round | Pick | Player | NHL team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 13 | Frank Nazar | Chicago Blackhawks |
| 2022 | 1 | 14 | Rutger McGroarty | Winnipeg Jets |
| 2023 | 2 | 34 | Gavin Brindley | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| 2022 | 2 | 46 | Seamus Casey | New Jersey Devils |
References
- ↑ "Season Ends for Michigan After Frozen Four Loss to Quinnipiac". MGoBlue.com. April 6, 2023. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ↑ "2023–24 Ice Hockey Roster". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ↑ "Michigan Ice Hockey Coaches". MGoBlue.com. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ↑ "Big Ten Announces 2023-24 Ice Hockey Schedule". MGoBlue.com. August 28, 2023. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ↑ "2023-24 Ice Hockey Schedule". MGoBlue.com. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
- ↑ "USCHO Division I Men's Poll". USCHO.com. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
- ↑ "Michigan, Michigan State and Wisconsin Claim Three Stars Honors". BigTen.org. Big Ten Conference. October 10, 2023. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
- ↑ "Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin Receive Three Stars Awards". BigTen.org. Big Ten Conference. October 24, 2023. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
- ↑ "Michigan, Notre Dame and Ohio State Earn Three Stars Honors". BigTen.org. Big Ten Conference. October 31, 2023. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
- ↑ "Michigan, Minnesota and Penn State Collect Three Stars Accolades". BigTen.org. Big Ten Conference. November 28, 2023. Retrieved November 28, 2023.
- ↑ McNeil, Kristy (July 7, 2022). "Nazar, McGroarty Selected Back-to-Back in First Round of NHL Draft". MGoBlue.com. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ↑ McNeil, Kristy (July 8, 2022). "Casey Selected in Second Round of NHL Draft by New Jersey Devils". MGoBlue.com. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ↑ McNeil, Kristy (June 29, 2023). "Brindley Selected by Blue Jackets in Second Round of 2023 NHL Draft". MGoBlue.com. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
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