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Saturday, February 2, 2019 - 10:30pm
Michigan falls short against Minnesota, 4-3
Junior forward Jake Slaker notched three assists in Michigan's 4-3 loss at Minnesota.

MINNEAPOLIS — Mel Pearson preached discipline throughout the week. After Friday’s game against Minnesota, the Michigan coach preached it even more.

“We have to stay out the penalty box,” Pearson said after Friday’s 4-2 win over the Golden Gophers. “Most of our penalties were not saving goals. They were all down in the far end, in our offensive zone, so we have to clean that up.”

Despite the emphasis on clean play, the Michigan hockey team failed to execute, and it cost them in a 4-3 loss to Minnesota on Saturday.

Monday, January 28, 2019 - 8:55pm
Three takeaways from Michigan's split with Penn State
Freshman goaltender Strauss Mann made 19 saves in relief against Penn State.

After beating Penn State on Thursday, the Michigan hockey team went to New York City looking to build off momentum. It did the exact opposite, losing 5-2.

Here are the takeaways.

Strauss Mann is still a viable option

Sunday, January 27, 2019 - 12:16am
Quinn Hughes' faults put on display
Sophomore defenseman Quinn Hughes turned the puck over twice that directly led to Penn State goals

NEW YORK CITY — Quinn Hughes went into the locker room and turned to the team. After a poor showing defensively, Hughes did what he had to do. He was accountable for his sloppiness in Saturday’s game against No. 15 Penn State, one that the Michigan hockey team lost, 5-2, with the sophomore defenseman at the epicenter.

Thursday, January 24, 2019 - 8:24pm
Michigan dominates Penn State, 5-1
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The first two matchups between the Michigan hockey team and No. 15 Penn State resulted in a total of 23 goals scored.

In turn, Michigan coach Mel Pearson shifted his focus to defense — something he had emphasized all season. But for Thursday’s matchup especially, he made clear that he wanted to see the team protect the net better.

Tuesday, January 15, 2019 - 10:41pm
Hughes and Norris return from World Juniors with experience at hand
Quinn Hughes and Josh Norris represented the United States at World Junior Championships.

Josh Norris and Quinn Hughes were no strangers to U20 World Juniors. It was only one year ago the sophomore forwards had both appeared in it together for Team USA, earning a bronze medal.

Returning to the scene once more — this time in Vancouver and Victoria, Ont. — they had their eyes set on gold.

Tuesday, January 15, 2019 - 8:38pm
The story of Stormy Kromer, Mel Pearson and Michigan's novelty hats
Michigan coach Mel Pearson wore a Stormy Kromer hat during Michigan's outdoor game.

Michigan coach Mel Pearson wore it behind the bench at Notre Dame Stadium on Jan. 5. As the players took off their gear and changed into their street clothes, they slipped it on as well.

“It’s a unique cap,” Pearson said. “And a unique story behind the cap.”

Monday, January 14, 2019 - 9:49pm
New year, new Lavigne
Junior goaltender Hayden Lavigne notched 30 saves with a .889 save percentage in last week's 4-2 win over Notre Dame .

Entering the new year, compared to the first half of the season, there was a new Lavigne. A goaltender who practiced hard, competed hard and gave Michigan the opportunity to win. But for Lavigne and the coaching staff, it was more of the same.

Wednesday, January 9, 2019 - 9:09pm
Slow to progress, offense looking for something that's not there
The Wolverines' offensive struggles have held them back, currently boasting a 7-8-6 record.

“If you have it even around the net — and we missed the net a lot — they blocked a lot of shots, but we missed the net a lot. Over the net, wide on greater scoring opportunities. We’re not a gifted team as far as scoring goes. We have to really work for our goals.”

Wednesday, January 9, 2019 - 12:05am
As Michigan tries to take a step forward, the defense takes two steps back
Senior defenseman Nick Boka committed a costly penalty in Michigan's loss Tuesday.

At the final buzzer, Jake Slaker could only slam his stick down at the ice in frustration, shattering it in two.

The junior forward recorded six shots on net and a goal in the Michigan hockey team’s 4-2 loss to Merrimack Tuesday night. His efforts helped give his team a chance to win the game. The defense, however, lost it.

Saturday, January 5, 2019 - 7:29pm
Michigan tops Notre Dame, 4-2, in outdoor game
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Cecconi had only anticipated an icing pass down ice, going as far as telling junior Jake Slaker to go for the breakaway right before the play. But instead, the goal was scored and in turn, lit the spark in a team that had spent the majority of the game defending its own zone, and sent the Wolverines on their way to a 4-2 win.