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… of summer, multiple Michigan hockey team commits started ramping up for the upcoming season. On Sunday, the Wolverines’ incoming freshman forwards Rutger McGroarty, Frank Nazar III and…

… NTDP lost an overtime battle to Michigan earlier this season. Although the Wolverines were short handed due to an absence of talent attending the Olympics, the three each flashed the skills that…

… I think we built a game to (the college level).” Nazar III speaks from experience as the last time he entered Yost, the ice GABBY CERITANO/Daily tilted his way. The future Wolverine centerman…

… — a powerplay strike. The two will look to replicate that magic, albeit with different maize and blue sweaters on, for a Wolverines team that lost key contributors to its power play. Replicating…

… that success for Michigan begins this week as the trio will gain plentiful experience on a roster that boasts five other current and former Wolverines. And although the group may be ready to…

… Wolverines from the NTDP this upcoming season. And as they join Michigan, they also bring impressive chemistry that they have displayed. Nazar, McGroarty and Casey all played together on the NTDP U17…

… Wolverines’ success, before departing to the San Jose Sharks. And for the new additions, following in the footsteps of past Michigan standouts is not a concern. “We’re not really trying to be like…

… those guys,” Nazar said. “We want to come in and fill in a role like they did. And there’s no doubt that we’re going to come in … and work hard.” And ahead of their debuts with the Wolverines…

… after Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel hired a new baseball coach in Tracy Smith, the Wolverines’ coaching staff is now complete with the hires of associate head coach Ben Greenspan and…

… players to stick with the program. Currently, players remain in the transfer portal and 11 recruits rescinded their commitments. In addition to Greenspan, the Wolverines have a new pitching coach in…

… For the Michigan hockey team, the success of last Thursday’s NHL Draft was something the Wolverines are accustomed to. With three players selected, a 27-year streak of at least one Michigan player…

… being picked continued. It is tied with Boston College for the longest active streak in NCAA hockey. And that draft success stems from more than the Wolverines’ strength in developing top players…

… came off the board first. He was a highly touted forward for the US National Team Development Program last season and projects to be a key center for the Wolverines next season. In his last season…

… Nazar’s talents at center. And Nazar seems ready to do that right away. While playing in an exhibition game on Feb. 2 against the Wolverines, Nazar flourished during his time on the ice, scoring…

… round of the NHL Draft. Bryce Clay returning to Michigan for fifth year After a dynamic 2022 campaign from the Wolverine offense, Michigan’s young core will receive a boost of veteran experience…

… eligibility which he will exercise, returning to the Wolverines. The sniping attackman started for three years and thrived under Michigan coach Kevin Conry’s offensive scheme, starting 10 of 12 games…

… coming off one of its most offensively prolific seasons in program history thanks, in part, to an energized youth movement. Now, Clay must find where he fits into the Wolverines’ offense. After…

… at least two players selected in the first round. And with the selection of Rutger McGroarty, the Wolverines can mark off a third. McGroarty was chosen 14th overall by the Winnipeg Jets on…

… the NHL Draft’s later rounds. Seamus Casey, a 5-foot-10 defenseman who will play with the Wolverines this fall, was selected 46th overall by the New Jersey Devils. “I have a ton of family in New…

… trophies to commemorate her contribution to her country even before graduating high school. And the connection to her home country played a huge role in her decision to play with the Wolverines. “It…

… leadership role at Michigan to being a newbie and trying to find myself on an international platform.” That experience, and her time with the Wolverines, showed her how to be a better athlete…

… without a vaccine available. DREW COX Daily Sports Writer FILE PHOTO/Daily Midfielder Mikie Schlosser became Michigan’s first junior captain when he played for the Wolverines from 2014 to 2017. CARRIE…

… necessary resources to exercise their right to vote. There is a voter registration button on Wolverine Access, for example, but it is at the bottom of the page and only exists as a button on the old…

… volleyball before the world would be turned on its head. The Wolverines were in the middle of a drill when Leisa made eye contact with Mark, whose facial expression and body language told her everything…

… notice.’ ” As players filed out, a warranted sentiment of uncertainty hung in the air. Since that moment, the Rosens and Wolverines have yet to reconvene as a team. In his 21 years at the helm of…

… means that after three years in the system and finally proving herself as a viable offensive contributor in her senior season, Skvarce is never going to suit up as a Wolverine again. And a COVID…

… that can anchor the Wolverines’ lineup, something they’ve been missing since Sierra Romero in 2016. The rest of the season: how far would Michigan have gone? First, I need to acknowledge that with a…

… 15-8 record, the 18th ranked Wolverines still had not played a single home game. In 2019, Michigan entered its home series at 12-10 en route to a 33-3 record down the stretch, including a 17…

…-2 record at home. So, were the 2020 Wolverines poised to make a similar run? In short: yes. The trend of winning in the latter half of the season is not uncommon for Michigan, and there’s a pretty…

… western teams that the Wolverines face off against earlier in the season. That’s not to say the Big Ten is a bad conference, there are certainly some contenders like Minnesota, Wisconsin and…

…. Based on the first 23 games of the season, the Wolverines appeared to be the best team in the Big Ten. I believe they would have claimed the Big Ten regular season title for the second year in a row…

… Stephanie Lombardo, somewhat of a mismatch to Michigan’s lower-scoring pace. In the NCAA tournament, the Wolverines would have seeded well enough to host a regional in Ann Arbor. This year, I could see…

… designated player Abby Skvarce found herself as a player at the begginning of her last year as a Wolverine. …

… won three consecutive Inter- Academic League championships during his four years on the team. In 2018, Michigan coach Kevin Conry offered Mwangi a spot on the Wolverines’ men’s lacrosse team…

… the rivalry game against the Wolverines? “No,” Day said. “It worked. It worked just fine.” Michigan’s national championship aspirations were halted by Ohio State in the final regular season game…

… quarterback Dwayne Haskins along with four of its five starting offensive linemen from last season — dissimilar to the Wolverines who have experience and depth at the starting offensive line…

…’ll go from there.” His name and pedigree as a player and assistant coach with the Miami Heat have gotten the Wolverines in the doors with recruits Beilein might have never even considered. His…

… the future is female >> SEE PAGE 7 SPORTS Baseball Three Wolverines are competing in the Cape Cod Baseball League this summer >> SEE PAGE 12 inside 2 4 6 9 10 $200,000 project set to…

… heading into the postseason, giving the Wolverines an opportunity to host a regional as the No. 15 seed. And though Michigan fell to James Madison in the winner- takes-all game of the regional…

…, Hutchins was effusive in her praise of her seniors. If the Wolverines want to replicate any sort of the success they had this year, they will need to fill the voids the senior class is leaving. With…

… Wolverine second basemen. First baseman If there was one position in the lineup that wasn’t set at the start of this past season, it was the first baseman. But by the end of the year, Alex Sobczak proved…

… or break her case for the starting role. Catcher Though she ended her final season with a non-contact knee injury in the regional, Katie Alexander left her mark on the Wolverines. She contributed…

… 31 RBIs. She started 41 games for the Wolverines and even showed that she could play third baseman when Madison Uden was in a slump. In the postseason, rising junior Lou Allan pinch hit for…

… second baseman position. With her impressive batting average and .940 slugging percentage in high school, Hutchins might want Jimenez to contribute to the Wolverine offense right away. Center…

… Fielder As a staple of the Michigan offense and defense the last two years, Natalie Peters started almost every game for the Wolverines. With a .352 batting average during her senior season…

… lineup and speed in the outfield will not be an easy task for the Wolverines to replace, especially when their options have not received much playing time. The most experienced replacement would…

…SPORTS 11 Thursday, July 18, 2019 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Wolverines’ newcomers have ability to make immediate impact Out with the old, in with the new. This fall, the Michigan…

… across the nation on the club circuit, earning her the No. 8 spot in Prep Volleyball’s national recruiting rankings. “We see (Robinson) as an elite national recruit,” said Wolverines’ head coach Mark…

… of the season, it looked like Michigan might be that Big Ten team. The Wolverines were ranked – albeit in the last five of the top 25 – and started the season on an eight-game winning streak with…

… of three Wolverines who headed to Cape Cod for summer ball after their second-place finish in the College World Series. Franklin plays outfield for the Brewster Whitecaps, Blomgren is an infielder…

…10 Thursday, July 11, 2019 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS Confidence high for Pastujov heading into senior season Heading into his freshman season with the Wolverines, Nick…

… Frozen Four roster. With less than three months remaining before the Wolverines’ season kicks off with an exhibition game against Windsor, the team’s sights are set on returning to the…

… within the program. That was on full display when the Wolverines made their 10th trip to the Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame Showcase, an annual spring tournament featuring Michigan, Michigan…

… State, Central Michigan and Western Michigan. The Wolverines dispatched the Chippewas and Broncos in the afternoon before taking the court against the Spartans. Last November, Michigan swept the…

…,102 attack attempts are third-best among any Wolverine. When it mattered most, Skjodt’s presence made all the difference for Michigan. Her 108 postseason kills and seven aces are both third-most in…

… — which leaves the Wolverines with two more scholarship openings for the 2019-2020 college basketball season. Wagner did make an official visit to Michigan the day after Beilein’s departure, and…

…), and slugging, with a slugging percentage of .557. He stole 25 bases in 29 attempts, the most on the team, and notched 59 RBI, second- highest of the Wolverines. Defensively, Brewer had what…

… Wolverines started 8-0, and then a troublesome California trip brought them back to the ground with back-to- back losses. They had a hand on the regular season Big Ten title and lost their hold in the…

…. There was no chance the NCAA tournament selection committee would choose a defeated Wolverine side that had lost six of eight. On May 23rd, Michigan was born again. It made an underdog run…

… to the National Championship series, proving doubters wrong until June 25th. There’s no way to look back at the Wolverines’ season in any way other than two splits: before and after May 23rd…

…-run average for the first half of the Big Ten season. The Wolverines were good, but when it mattered most they had lost all momentum. And then with what could have been their last pitch of their season…

… 153 managed to show its true self in just a month, finishing as the third best team in Wolverine baseball history. KENT SCHWARTZ Daily Sports Writer Lack of pitching depth comes back to haunt…

… Wolverines OMAHA, Neb. – Pitching had been an issue for this Michigan team all season. Its No. 1 and No. 2 starters, juniors Karl Kauffmann and Tommy Henry, have always been clear – and clearly good. The…

… Wolverines had to face the truth — their pitching staff lacked the depth it needed. The seeds of a stronger and deeper pitching staff have been planted in players like Dragani, Paige, and sophomore…

… southpaw Angelo Smith. And there’s plenty of evidence that Bakich and pitching coach Chris Fetter will be able to shape them into a unit that can bring the Wolverines back to Omaha. But for now…

…-hander Tommy Henry was consistent throughout the Wolverines’ run. …

…. The Wolverines also had 47 student-athletes earn All-Big Ten first team honors and 10 athletes earn first-team All-America honors. From a departmental standpoint, Michigan received eight NCAA…

… their high-fives, because the Wolverines were one of the last four teams into the NCAA Tournament after a turbulent end to their season jeopardized their spot. Though a long shot, it was a chance…

…, but with a 1-1 game at that point, the team was one out from keeping it that way. In a game where the Wolverines could only muster two runs, the third inning collapse defined the game. By the end…

… speech.” As Wolverines and Americans, we must find a way to feel protected yet not monitored. This specific event, however, reminds me that political discord is natural. Actions and reactions…

… but sealed the Wolverines’ 18th win in a row. Minutes later, it was official: for the first time since 2003, the Michigan field hockey team was going to the Final Four. And though the Wolverines…

… mediocrity, the Wolverines put everyone on watch. This year, after losing two key pieces to a defense that last season served up 16 shutouts and finished second in the country in goals- against average…

… the momentum and experience from his strong performance in international play into his junior season with the Wolverines, as they attempt to reload after the departures of Derrick Walton Jr…

… announced Monday in Chris Fetter, a former Wolverine hurler who most recently was the minor league pitching coordinator for MLB’s Los Angeles Dodgers, a job he took last November. Fetter played four…

… seasons at Michigan as a right-handed pitcher from 2006-2009, during which the Wolverines won three Big Ten championships and made four NCAA Tournament appearances. He was named an All-American his…

…,” said Michigan coach Erik Bakich in a press release. “He had an incredible Wolverine career as an All-American, three-time Big Ten champion, made four straight regional appearances and played in one…

… while developing top professional prospects.” While the Wolverines’ pitching staff was mostly dominant this season, Fetter will have a challenging task on his hands, as Michigan will have to…

… replace 59 percent of its innings and 62 percent of its strikeouts from 2017. Three of the Wolverines’ top four starters — Oliver Jaskie, Ryan Nutof and Michael Hendrickson — are now in professional…

….88 ERA and 55 strikeouts in 50 innings, and all three could be in line for larger roles this season. The Wolverines also bring in two freshman pitchers — Jeff Criswell and Angelo Smith — who were…

… selected in the MLB Draft. The success that Michigan has had in developing pitchers under Kenny — the Wolverines have had nine pitchers go on to play professionally in the last five years — is…

…10 Thursday, July 13, 2017 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS Thirteen Wolverines attend NHL camps From June 25 to July 12, 13 members of the Michigan hockey team attended 11…

… overall by the Hurricanes in this year’s NHL Draft, led the Wolverines last season with 76 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating while appearing in all 35 games as a freshman. LaFontaine, also a…

… only Wolverine to score 1,000 points, grab 500 rebounds and dish out 400 assists for his career — NBA teams shied away from him, due to his perceived lack of explosiveness and short stature, at…

… basket- ball for the Wolverines hasn’t ran into any snags. Michigan vol- leyball’s 6-foot-5 senior made the announcement that she would play basketball this upcoming season on her…

… Hallie Thome, giving the Wolverines more of a punch down low. This summer, Cole has played for the U.S. Collegiate National Volleyball Team in China. She was just named tournament MVP while…

… varsity teams from 1973 to 1991, features a smaller, darker block M — along with sleeves that are a different color from the first jacket. To former Wolverines, many of whom brought up the issue…

… excited, so happy and so thankful that Michigan did the right thing.” Finn, one of several return- ing veterans for the Wolverines next year, used the opportu- nity as a chance to educate her…

… the Wolverines needed, even if they did tack on 31 more. The defense forced a three-and-out on the ensuing possession and never let up, harassing the Wildcats all afternoon. Northwestern managed…

… returned 37 yards for a touchdown — four sacks and eight tackles for loss. Much like they had with their previous two opponents, the Wolverines beat the Wildcats into submission, forcing them to use…

… Team Trials, which have taken place over the past week. Bottom has been in Omaha for the trials as several current and former Wolverines have competed for coveted spots on the national team…

… Arico nearly became the first coach to hang a banner for the Wolverines this when they reached the WNIT Semifinals. Still, she’s off to the best three-year start for any coach in program history…

… moved around, there has been no shortage of developments for the former Wolverines. So, with the NBA Summer League now in the books, The Daily put together a roundup of what notable Michigan…

… and claimed by the 76ers, Robinson dazzled fans with 360 dunks and big numbers for the Hawks’ Sum- mer League team along with fellow former Wolverine Jon Horford. He played so well that his…

…: After playing a year in Italy with Virtus Roma, the former Wolverine captain joined the Orlando Magic and Minne- sota Timberwolves for the Orlando and Las Vegas Summer Leagues, respectively. It…

… Ann Arbor this week ahead of the upcoming season. The Wolverines begin captains’ prac- tices July 28, a full 20 days before the opening exhibition against Butler in Ann Arbor. The two captains…

…, where he joined one of the nation’s top recruiting classes. Selemani was the Wolverines’ starting center for- ward, but an unexceptional debut season left Selemani with little rea- son to stay…

… Wolverine is a journey, and that with Michi- gan behind her, she hopes this is just the beginning. FILE PHOTO/Daily Cindy Ofili took second in the 100-meter hurdles at the NCAA Outdoor Championships. “I…

…11 Wednesday, July 15, 2015 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS Boo Nieves heads home to New York for Prospect Camp Fifteen Wolverines play at NHL camps By SYLVANNA GROSS Daily…

… name.” By CHLOE AUBUCHON Daily Sports Editor Fifteen Wolverine team draft picks and free agent invitees par- ticipated in NHL Development Camps over the past few weeks, honing their skills and…

… collegiate season. Rising junior forward Alex Kile was the only Wolverine to attend two different teams’ development camps as a free agent invitee. The Michigan native spent a week training with the…

… defenseman Nicholas Boka joined rising junior defense- man Nolan De Jong with the Wild over the past week. The Wolverines’ incoming senior class was represented at the camps by forwards Boo Nieves…

…, the incoming freshman class had a strong showing. Future Wolverines attending camps in addition to Boka and Connor included forwards Brendan Warren with the Arizona Coyotes and Cooper Marody…

… seniors like pitcher Haylie Wagner, catcher Lauren Sweet and possibly right-hander Sara Driesenga leaving the program, multiple Wolverines from last season’s successful team are playing this…

… Softball with a 6-1 victory over Japan. Wolverine alum Amanda Chidester hit a key two-run triple in the first inning of the championship game. The catcher, who graduated in 2012, has only…

…, even after their collegiate careers are over. Instead of summer being a time of relaxation and recovery, for the Wolverines, it’s another opportunity to put in work. After all…

… Campaign aims to combat extreme poverty and preventable disease By ALYSSA BRANDON Summer Managing News Editor This year, a Wolverine will be heading to Capitol Hill to participate in ONE Campaign…

… playing with great linemates and great team- mates.” Hyman was also a crucial component in the Wolverines capturing their 16th Great Lakes invitational Championship in December…

… to push Michigan past the regular sea- son and into the NCAA Tournament, as the Wolverines missed out on the chance for the third year in a row. Still, Hyman sees great potential for next…

…. JAMES COLLER/Daily In addition to Hyman, sophomore defenseman Zach Werenski and five Wolverine signees earned professional deals (see right). “I grew up idolizing those players ... It is pretty…

… able to go in and talk with her a little bit on one of my breaks. She's always there for me t - for all of us - which is awe- some, absolutely awesome. She always says, "You're a Wolverine forever." That…

… perfect night for baseball. Price and No. 1 Vanderbilt had reached extra innings against the Wolverines in the deciding game of the 2007 Nashville Regional. The Commodores were unquestionably the nation…

… Flaherty. Michigan, meanwhile, had success of its own, but to Vanderbilt the Wolverines - were just ~ another minor "That'sZ obstacle on the way to the scar th College World Series. After never all…

…, goals- against average and minutes played, but in the National Women's Soccer League, there are lots of Haley Kopmeyers. Kopmeyer, a four-year starter for the Wolverines, now backs up U.S. Women…

… Michigan from 2010-12 and then became the Wolverines' all-time leading scorer last season. "Obviously I don't want anybody to score on me, but there's a little bit of a rivalry there and I was like, yeah, I…

… Wolverines this summer as they tune up in summer leagues around the country. Michigan players are seeing time in the Cape Cod League, the New England Collegiate Baseball League, the Coastal Plain League down…

… away from college. Any player can play provided that he does not get paid and has college eligibility remaining. The Daily does a quick rundown of the Wolverines in action this summer. Senior outfielder…

… before the Oklahoma City Thunder picked Mitch McGary with the 21st pick, Beilein took to Twitter to warn the Michigan faithful to prepare for another Wolverines to appear on rsday, July 3, 2014 Michigan…

… Wolverine on the board, Beilein collected another hat. The count was at two. By this point, the attendance at the table started to fall. With Stauskas done with interviews, he departed the Barclays Center…

… Suburbanite and a City Kid. A student, a fratstar, a hipster and a Wolverine. You wipe sitting down and standing, you put your left foot in - and above all, you just want to be accepted. Like it or not, we…

… extension for coach John Beilein through the 2018-2019 season. Beilein led the Wolverines to 31 wins last season, tying the pro- gram record, and bringing his all- time winning percentage to .599 (673…

… former coach Tommy Amaker, after he led West Virginia to the NIT tournament. The extension is his second since the 2010-11 sea- son when the Wolverines made it to their first NCAA Tournament since 1998…

…- son, in which the Wolverines fin- ished 22-11 and advanced to the se'ond round of \Ithe NCAA Tou.- work out on their own with our strength coach doing some lifting and conditioning." And for all the…

… successes last season, Barnes Arico and Michigan will have have a lot of holes to fill this season. The Wolverines lose five seniors to graduation, all of whom were an integral part of the team, as they…

… around me. It made me feel free and powerful, like I had the world at my fingertips. For my fellow Wolverines - or any college students for that matter - who are interested in studying abroad, I have a few…

… University of Florida. Merklein played a key part in leading the Wolverines to two straight NCAA tournament appearances and really clicked with the players. However, Michigan has since hired a new associate…

… they can let up a bit. I know what the players are going through." It's clear the program has two great coaches, and despite the losses the Wolverines have endured, the program is trending forward…