October 20, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 13) • Page Image 12
…Friday, October 20, 2017 FACEOFF 2017 4B Mel Pearson: A home with a history When Mel Pearson was hired as head coach of the Michigan hockey team, it almost seemed preordained. Of course, nothing in life is that simple. But Pearson’s accomplishments with the Wolverines — 22 years as an assistant coach under the legendary Red Berenson, 11 Frozen Four appearances and two national championships included — are impossible to igno...…