2019–20 Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey season

The 2019–20 Michigan Wolverines men's hockey team was the Wolverines' 98th season. They represent the University of Michigan in the 2019–20 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season. The team was coached by Mel Pearson, in his third year as head coach, and played their home games at Yost Ice Arena.

2019–20 Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey season
ConferenceT–2nd Big Ten
Home iceYost Ice Arena
Rankings
USCHO#17
USA Today#15
Record
Overall18–14–4
Conference11–10–3–2
Home7–7–2
Road7–6–2
Neutral2–1–0
Coaches and Captains
Head CoachMel Pearson
Captain(s)William Lockwood
Alternate captain(s)Griffin Luce
Luke Martin
Jake Slaker
Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey seasons
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On March 12, 2020, the Big Ten announced that the tournament was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.[1]

Previous season

During the 2018–19 ice hockey season, Michigan went 13–16–7, including 9–10–5 in Big Ten play. Michigan lost in the quarterfinals of the 2019 Big Ten Men's Ice Hockey Tournament to Minnesota in two games.

Roster

As of October 28, 2019[2]

No. S/P/C Player Class Pos Height Weight DoB Hometown Previous team NHL rights
2 Luke Martin (A) Senior D 6' 3" (1.91 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 1998-09-20 St. Louis, Missouri USNTDP (USHL) CAR, 52nd overall 2017
4 Cam York Freshman D 5' 11" (1.8 m) 174 lb (79 kg) 2001-01-05 Anaheim, California USNTDP (USHL) PHI, 14th overall 2019
5 Griffin Luce (A) Senior D 6' 3" (1.91 m) 214 lb (97 kg) 1998-03-10 Williamsville, New York USNTDP (USHL)
6 Jack Summers Sophomore D 5' 11" (1.8 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 1999-05-18 Livonia, Michigan Tri-City (USHL)
7 Nick Blankenburg Sophomore D 5' 9" (1.75 m) 160 lb (73 kg) 1998-05-12 Washington, Michigan Okotoks Oilers (AJHL)
8 Jack Becker Junior F 6' 4" (1.93 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 1997-06-24 Dellwood, Minnesota Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL) BOS, 195th overall 2015
9 Eric Ciccolini Freshman F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 2001-01-14 Vaughan, Ontario Toronto Jr. Canadiens (OJHL) NYR, 205th overall 2019
10 Will Lockwood (C) Senior F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 172 lb (78 kg) 1998-06-20 Bloomfield Hills, Michigan USNTDP (USHL) VAN, 64th overall 2016
12 Dakota Raabe Junior F 5' 9" (1.75 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 1997-05-06 Capistrano Beach, California Wenatchee Wild (BCHL)
13 Jake Slaker (A) Senior F 5' 10" (1.78 m) 184 lb (83 kg) 1996-06-28 San Diego, California Bloomington Thunder (USHL)
15 Shane Switzer Graduate D 6' 2" (1.88 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1995-11-13 Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Boston University (HEA)
16 Jacob Hayhurst Graduate F 5' 8" (1.73 m) 165 lb (75 kg) 1997-01-20 Mississauga, Ontario RPI (ECAC)
17 Johnny Beecher Freshman F 6' 3" (1.91 m) 209 lb (95 kg) 2001-04-05 Elmira, New York USNTDP (USHL) BOS, 30th overall 2019
18 Adam Winborg Senior F 6' 2" (1.88 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 1995-03-31 Stockholm, Sweden Janesville Jets (NAHL)
19 Jack Olmstead Sophomore F 5' 10" (1.78 m) 165 lb (75 kg) 1998-02-06 Troy, Michigan Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights (NAHL)
20 Keaton Pehrson Freshman D 6' 2" (1.88 m) 194 lb (88 kg) 1998-12-10 Lakeville, Minnesota Tri-City Storm (USHL)
21 Michael Pastujov Junior F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1999-08-23 Bradenton, Florida USNTDP (USHL)
23 Jimmy Lambert Sophomore F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 2000-06-20 Saskatoon, Canada Vernon Vipers (BCHL)
25 Luke Morgan Junior (RS) F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1997-08-28 Brighton, Michigan Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL)
27 Nolan Moyle Sophomore F 6' 2" (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1999-04-13 Briarcliff Manor, New York Green Bay Gamblers (USHL)
28 Emil Öhrvall Sophomore (RS) F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 1998-06-10 Växjö, Sweden Waterloo (USHL)
30 Hayden Lavigne Senior G 6' 3" (1.91 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 1996-04-07 Brampton, Ontario Bloomington Thunder (USHL)
31 Strauss Mann Sophomore G 6' 0" (1.83 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 1998-08-18 Greenwich, Connecticut Fargo Force (USHL)
37 Jack Leavy Sophomore G 6' 5" (1.96 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 1997-09-19 Birmingham, Michigan Johnstown Tomahawks (NAHL)
51 Garrett Van Wyhe Sophomore F 6' 2" (1.88 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 1997-04-30 Seattle, Washington Fargo Force (USHL)
55 James Gingell Sophomore D 6' 0" (1.83 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 1997-02-11 Dexter, Michigan Youngstown Phantoms (USHL)
71 Nick Granowicz Freshman F 6' 1" (1.85 m) 174 lb (79 kg) 1998-03-28 Macomb, Michigan Merritt Centennials (BCHL)
91 Nick Pastujov Senior F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 202 lb (92 kg) 1998-01-21 Bradenton, Florida USNTDP (USHL) NYI, 193rd overall 2016

Coaching staff

Name Position coached Seasons at
Michigan
Mel PearsonHead Coach3rd
Bill MuckaltAssociate Head Coach3rd
Kris MayotteAssistant Coach1st
Matt HunwickVolunteer Assistant Coach1st
Steve ShieldsProgram Assistant3rd
Rick BancroftDirector of Hockey Operations2nd
Joe MaherHead Strength and Conditioning Coach7th
Reference:[3]

Standings

2019–20 Big Ten ice hockey Standings
Conference record Overall record
GP W L T 3/SW PTS GF GA GP W L T GF GA
#9 Penn State2412841417970342010412188
#10 Ohio State241194138626234181159180
#17 Michigan2411103238655234161449272
#18 Minnesota24987438666234141379594
Notre Dame24996437595934141379091
Michigan State2411112035545434151728082
Wisconsin24715222563893414182110124
Championship: March 21, 2020
† indicates conference regular season champion * indicates conference tournament champion
Rankings: USCHO.com Top 20 Poll; updated March 1, 2020

Schedule and results

Date Time Opponent# Rank# SiteTV Decision Result Attendance Record
Exhibition
October 6 4:00 PM Windsor* Yost Ice ArenaAnn Arbor, MI (Exhibition)  Mann W 8–2  4,855
Regular Season
October 11 7:30 PM #11 Clarkson* Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI  Mann T 1–1  4,826 0–0–1
October 12 7:30 PM #11 Clarkson* Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI  Mann L 1–3  5,080 0–1–1
October 18 7:30 PM Lake Superior State* Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI  Mann W 4–0  5,405 1–1–1
October 19 7:30 PM Lake Superior State* Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI  Mann W 4–3  5,404 2–1–1
October 25 7:30 PM #18 Western Michigan* Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI  Mann W 4–0  5,800 3–1–1
October 26 7:05 PM at #18 Western Michigan* Lawson Ice ArenaKalamazoo, MI  Mann L 1–4  3,985 3–2–1
November 1 7:00 PM at #13 Ohio State Value City ArenaColumbus, OH  Mann L 2–3  6,317 3–3–1 (0–1–0–0)
November 2 5:00 PM at #13 Ohio State Value City Arena • Columbus, OH  Mann L 1–2  7,517 3–4–1 (0–2–0–0)
November 8 6:30 PM Minnesota Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MIBTN Mann T 1–1 (2OT, L) 5,373 3–4–2 (0–2–1–0)
November 9 7:00 PM Minnesota Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MIBTN Mann L 1–3  5,800 3–5–2 (0–3–1–0)
November 14 6:30 PM Michigan State Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI (Rivalry)BTN Mann L 3–4  5,233 3–6–2 (0–4–1–0)
November 16 7:00 PM at Michigan State Munn Ice ArenaEast Lansing, MI (Rivalry)  Mann L 0–3  6,552 3–7–2 (0–5–1–0)
November 22 7:00 PM at New Hampshire* Whittemore CenterDurham, NH  Mann W 4–1  5,246 4–7–2
November 23 7:00 PM at New Hampshire* Whittemore Center • Durham, NH  Lavigne L 2–3 OT 6,038 4–8–2
November 30 7:00 PM at #19 Wisconsin Kohl CenterMadison, WIFSW+ Mann L 2–3  9,894 4–9–2 (0–6–1–0)
December 1 4:00 PM at #19 Wisconsin Kohl Center • Madison, WIBTN Mann W 3–1  9,571 5–9–2 (1–6–1–0)
December 6 8:30 PM #6 Penn State Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MIFS1 Mann W 4–1  5,246 6–9–2 (2–6–1–0)
December 7 7:30 PM #6 Penn State Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI  Mann L 1–3  5,444 6–10–2 (2–7–1–0)
Great Lakes Invitational
December 30 4:00 PM vs. Ferris State* Little Caesars ArenaDetroit, MI (GLI Semifinal)  Mann W 4–1  16,139 7–10–2
December 31 2:30 PM vs. Michigan Tech* Little Caesars Arena • Detroit, MI (GLI)FSD Mann L 2–4    7–11–2
Regular Season
January 10 7:00 PM at #14 Notre Dame Notre Dame StadiumNotre Dame, IN (Rivalry)NBCSN Mann W 3–0  4,896 8–11–2 (3–7–1–0)
January 11 6:00 PM at #14 Notre Dame Notre Dame Stadium • Notre Dame, IN (Rivalry)  Mann W 3–1  4,971 9–11–2 (4–7–1–0)
January 17 7:00 PM at #6 Penn State Pegula Ice ArenaState College, PA  Mann W 6–0  6,294 10–11–2 (5–7–1–0)
January 18 6:00 PM at #6 Penn State Pegula Ice Arena • State College, PA  Mann T 4–4 (2OT, W) 6,278 10–11–3 (5–7–2–1)
January 25 7:30 PM U.S. NTDP U-18 Team* Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI (Exhibition)  Mann L 1–4  5,800
January 31 7:30 PM #11 Ohio State Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI  Mann W 3–2  5,800 11–11–3 (6–7–2–1)
February 1 7:30 PM #11 Ohio State Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI  Mann L 1–4  5,800 11–12–3 (6–8–2–1)
February 7 6:00 PM Wisconsin Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MIBTN Mann W 8–4  5,800 12–12–3 (7–8–2–1)
February 8 7:30 PM Wisconsin Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI  Mann W 5–3  5,800 13–12–3 (8–8–2–1)
February 14 6:00 PM at Michigan State Munn Ice Arena • East Lansing, MI (Rivalry)BTN Mann W 5–1  6,796 14–12–3 (9–8–2–1)
February 17 7:00 PM vs. Michigan State Little Caesars Arena • Detroit, MI (Duel in the D)FSD Mann W 4–1  8,455 15–12–3 (10–8–2–1)
February 21 6:00 PM Notre Dame Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI (Rivalry)BTN Mann L 1–2  5,800 15–13–3 (10–9–2–1)
February 22 4:00 PM Notre Dame Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI (Rivalry)BTN Mann L 0–3  5,800 15–14–3 (10–10–2–1)
February 28 7:30 PM at #18 Minnesota Mariucci ArenaMinneapolis, MNBTN Mann T 2–2 (SO, W) 8,149 15–14–4 (10–10–3–1)
February 29 5:00 PM at #18 Minnesota Mariucci Arena • Minneapolis, MNFSN, FSD+ Mann W 2–1  9,613 16–14–4 (11–10–3–1)
Big Ten Tournament
March 6 7:00 PM Michigan State Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI  Mann W 3–0  3,238 17–14–4
March 7 7:00 PM Michigan State Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI  Mann W 3–0  4,226 18–14–4
March 14 5:30 PM at Ohio State Value City Arena • Columbus, OH Canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic
*Non-conference game. #Rankings from USCHO.com Poll. All times are in Eastern Time.
Source:[4]

Scoring Statistics

Name Position Games Goals Assists Points PIM
Jake SlakerC3314173114
Will LockwoodRW339142318
Nick PastujovLW36991824
Johnny BeecherC/LW31971631
Cam YorkD305111610
Nick BlankenburgF/D354121614
Jacob HayhurstC3687152
Jimmy LambertRW/C32211136
Jack BeckerC32841223
Luke MorganLW36481210
Nick GranowiczF2174116
Eric CiccoliniRW26110116
Jack SummersD36461016
Garrett Van WyheF36371035
Michael PastujovLW2936912
Dakota RaabeF3218910
Luke MartinD3618918
Keaton PehrsonD351780
Nolan MoyleRW333478
Emil ÖhrwallLW152242
Griffin LuceD3504425
Strauss MannG350220
Shane SwitzerD20110
Hayden LavigneG20000
Jack OlmsteadF20000
Adam WinborgC40002
Jake GingellD80002
Bench-----10
Total98169267304

[5]

Goaltending statistics

Name Games Minutes Wins Losses Ties Goals Against Saves Shut Outs SV % GAA
Strauss Mann35207118134649876.9391.85
Hayden Lavigne2870103380.9212.06
Empty Net-21---5----
Total362180181447210226.9341.98

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[6] NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR 17 17
USA Today NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR 15 15

Players drafted into the NHL

2020 NHL Entry Draft

RoundPickPlayerNHL Team
129Brendan BrissonVegas Golden Knights
238Thomas BordeleauSan Jose Sharks
391Jackson HallumVegas Golden Knights
4120Ethan EdwardsNew Jersey Devils
5144Jacob TruscottVancouver Canucks

† incoming freshman

[7]

References

  1. "Big Ten Statement on Competitions, Recruiting". Big Ten Conference. March 12, 2020. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
  2. "Michigan Hockey Roster". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved October 28, 2019.
  3. "Michigan Ice Hockey Coaches". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved August 26, 2019.
  4. "2019-20 Ice Hockey Schedule". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved August 26, 2019.
  5. "Univ. of Michigan 2019-2020 Skater Stats". Elite Prospects. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
  6. "USCHO Division I Men's Poll". USCHO.com. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
  7. "NHL DRAFT: Second day of NHL Draft concludes, nearly 70 players with NCAA ties chosen overall". USCHO.com. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
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