WOLVERINESMel Pearson hits the ice at MichiganMel 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.Dale G. Young, The Detroit NewsLuke Martin (right) curls around the goal with the puck looking for an open shot during UM hockey practice.Dale G. Young, The Detroit NewsFreshman defenseman Quinn Hughes skates against freshman forward Jack Becker.Dale G. Young, The Detroit NewsHead coach Mel Pearson talks with freshman Quinn Hughes.Dale G. Young, The Detroit NewsCoach Mel Pearson calls the team together for a talk.Dale G. Young, The Detroit NewsPearson gives his players some more instruction.Dale G. Young, The Detroit NewsLuke Martin (right) skates around the goal with the puck looking for an open shot.Dale G. Young, The Detroit NewsSophomore defenseman Luke Martin watches a play develop.Dale G. Young, The Detroit NewsFreshman defenseman Quinn Hughes skates after the puck.Dale G. Young, The Detroit NewsFreshman defenseman Quinn Hughes skates against teammate James Sanchez.Dale G. Young, The Detroit NewsSenior Niko Porikos (left) and Senior Dexter Dancs take a break at center ice.Dale G. Young, The Detroit NewsMel 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