WOLVERINES

Mel Pearson hits the ice at Michigan

Mel Pearson is looking forward to getting behind Michigan’s bench for the first time as the Wolverines head coach Saturday night at Yost Arena in a preseason game against Western Ontario before opening the regular season Oct. 6 at St. Lawrence.
Mel Pearson is looking forward to getting behind Michigan’s bench for the first time as the Wolverines head coach Saturday night at Yost Arena in a preseason game against Western Ontario before opening the regular season Oct. 6 at St. Lawrence.
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Luke Martin (right) curls around the goal with the puck looking for an open shot during UM hockey practice.
Luke Martin (right) curls around the goal with the puck looking for an open shot during UM hockey practice.
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Freshman defenseman Quinn Hughes skates against freshman forward Jack Becker.
Freshman defenseman Quinn Hughes skates against freshman forward Jack Becker.
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Head coach Mel Pearson talks with freshman Quinn Hughes.
Head coach Mel Pearson talks with freshman Quinn Hughes.
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Coach Mel Pearson calls the team together for a talk.
Coach Mel Pearson calls the team together for a talk.
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Pearson gives his players some more instruction.
Pearson gives his players some more instruction.
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Luke Martin (right) skates around the goal with the puck looking for an open shot.
Luke Martin (right) skates around the goal with the puck looking for an open shot.
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Sophomore defenseman Luke Martin watches a play develop.
Sophomore defenseman Luke Martin watches a play develop.
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Freshman defenseman Quinn Hughes skates after the puck.
Freshman defenseman Quinn Hughes skates after the puck.
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Freshman defenseman Quinn Hughes skates against teammate James Sanchez.
Freshman defenseman Quinn Hughes skates against teammate James Sanchez.
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Senior Niko Porikos (left) and Senior Dexter Dancs take a break at center ice.
Senior Niko Porikos (left) and Senior Dexter Dancs take a break at center ice.
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Mel Pearson and his staff have only been been on the ice to see the team two hours a week the last few weeks, deciding to go with four 30-minute practices to get accustomed to each other. Regular practice will begin next week.
Mel Pearson and his staff have only been been on the ice to see the team two hours a week the last few weeks, deciding to go with four 30-minute practices to get accustomed to each other. Regular practice will begin next week.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News