Michigan alum Chad Kolarik is joining Minnesota State as an assistant coach, replacing Troy Ward. He's recently been an assistant coach in the AHL, and has coached in the U.S. National Program.
“Kamloops Blazers forward J.P Hurlbert came dressed for success to his interview. He was the only prospect in a suit. He said he is wearing a suit every day because that’s the level of respect he believes NHL teams deserve.”
32 Thoughts Game 2 reaction…news, analysis & information pod.
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JP Hurlbert left the NTDP for the WHL during his draft year and responded with a 42-goal and 97-point season.
The Texas native discusses betting on himself, adapting to new environments, future at Michigan and the 2026 NHL Draft.
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The @NHL's best defenseman this year, Zach Werenski, had this to say about Coach Naurato back in 2021:
"I've trusted (Nar) for about seven years," (it's 12 now) "I just feel like every year I get into the season & I'm ready to go."
h/t @m_bultman for '21 Summer Skate article
Michigan men have won 2 of the last 3 Norris trophies!
This year's winner, Olympic champ Zach Werenski, called Coach Naurato "the 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐠𝐮𝐲 I have ever met in hockey."
Great timing if there's a big-time D prospect touring U-M in the coming weeks..
Zach Werenski joins some elite company after picking up his first Norris Trophy! 💪 #NHLAwards
He's also the first @BlueJacketsNHL defenseman to win the award!
ALT Top: in yellow and white text on a black background reads, \"U.S.-Born players to win the Norris Trophy\".\n\nBottom: the Norris Trophy. Surrounding the trophy are the American defensemen who have won the award and the years they won it:\n\n\"Chris Chelios - 1989, 1993, 1996\nBrian Leetch - 1992, 1997\nAdam Fox - 2021\nQuinn Hughes - 2024\nZach Werenski - 2026\".
For the first time in #Veseys history, Jimmy Vesey has lost the Jimmy Vesey Award, awarded to the player that best exemplifies the qualities of Jimmy Vesey.
Colorado Avalanche defender Cale Makar takes home the trophy this year. Why? We don't know. It just makes sense. #GoAvsGo