I don't know about you all, but this is my favorite time of the year. Saturday, Michigan starts its hockey campaign. I will make the voyage down to Yost and I will cheer on my #4 ranked Wolverines. It's the best time of the year. For those who have been unfortunate to not have hockey at their school, let me explain; college hockey is one of the most organic sports environments in the realm of American sports today. You have to experience it to really understand. And Yost, woooooooo-eeeeeee, what a great ice arena.
I think we have a strong chance this year, especially after having been hosed in the regionals last season by the officiating (yes I'm still bitter, I was there, it's my right). You have a strong senior class led by Carl Hagelin and Louie Caporusso. Caporusso struggled for most of last season, but came on strong at the end. He was really a large part of the revitalization of Michigan Hockey last season. Hagelin was consistently one of the best players for Michigan all season. Matt Rust was a fantastic linemate for Hagelin all season, also providing his own contribution. Bryan Hogan returns from injury and probably should take the ice between the pipes, though Shawn Hunwick is still here if he should struggle. Tristin Llewelyn, Chad Langlais, and Scooter Vaughn round out the senior class.
There is also a strong sophomore class led by Chris Brown and Kevin Lynch. These two were solid contributers as freshmen and should undoubtedly step up into a larger role as sophomores (sidenote: I'm also in class with them, so yeah, they're funny and I like them even more now). AJ Treias will probably center the third line. This is going to be a very strong team, despite losing some top recruits to juniors and what not. We should compete for the CCHA title (again) and definitely be a challenger for the National title.
Personally, I need this title. It's been a while for the most storied school in college hockey (1998). I haven't seen a title in my time here. I hope this is the year.
Looking forward to the CCHA-Hockey East arguments all season long boys. Let's get it started.
I think we have a strong chance this year, especially after having been hosed in the regionals last season by the officiating (yes I'm still bitter, I was there, it's my right). You have a strong senior class led by Carl Hagelin and Louie Caporusso. Caporusso struggled for most of last season, but came on strong at the end. He was really a large part of the revitalization of Michigan Hockey last season. Hagelin was consistently one of the best players for Michigan all season. Matt Rust was a fantastic linemate for Hagelin all season, also providing his own contribution. Bryan Hogan returns from injury and probably should take the ice between the pipes, though Shawn Hunwick is still here if he should struggle. Tristin Llewelyn, Chad Langlais, and Scooter Vaughn round out the senior class.
There is also a strong sophomore class led by Chris Brown and Kevin Lynch. These two were solid contributers as freshmen and should undoubtedly step up into a larger role as sophomores (sidenote: I'm also in class with them, so yeah, they're funny and I like them even more now). AJ Treias will probably center the third line. This is going to be a very strong team, despite losing some top recruits to juniors and what not. We should compete for the CCHA title (again) and definitely be a challenger for the National title.
Personally, I need this title. It's been a while for the most storied school in college hockey (1998). I haven't seen a title in my time here. I hope this is the year.
Looking forward to the CCHA-Hockey East arguments all season long boys. Let's get it started.