2010–11 Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey team
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The 2010–11 Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey
team was the Wolverines' 89th season. They represented the University of Michigan
in the 2010–11 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season
. The team was coached by Red Berenson and played their home games at Yost Ice Arena
, although they took one regular-season home game against archrival Michigan State
to Michigan Stadium
, drawing the largest crowd in the sport's history. The team earned the 2010–11 Central Collegiate Hockey Association
(CCHA) regular season championship and advanced to the final four
of the 2011 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament. Following the CCHA season, the team announced that they intended to move from the CCHA to the newly formed Big Ten Conference
Hockey League in 2013.
was voted the CCHA's Best Defensive Forward and senior goaltender
Shawn Hunwick earned the league's Best Goaltender award. Hagelin was selected as first team All-Conference, while defenceman Jon Merrill was second team All-Conference and All-Rookie. Subsequently, the Big Ten Conference announced that with Penn State
's ascension to Division I varsity team
status, the conference would recommend that men's hockey become an official conference sport for the 2013–14 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season with six teams including Michigan.
to Western Michigan
. They won the consolation game against Notre Dame
to finish third. As the number two seed in the Western Region of the 16-team 2011 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament, they defeated number three seeded Nebraska–Omaha in the first round in overtime by a 3–2 margin. The following night Michigan eliminated number four Colorado College
2–1 to advance to the Frozen Four. Prior to the Frozen Four, Hagelin was named to the Inside College Hockey 2010-11 All-America
Third Team. Then on April 7, the team defeated North Dakota 2–0 to qualify for the championship game. On April 8, Hegelin was named to the AHCA
/Old Time Hockey All-American Ice Hockey Team (second team, west). They lost the National Championship game in overtime
3–2.
Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey
The Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey team is the college ice hockey team that represents the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Earning varsity status in 1922, the program is competing in its 90th season...
team was the Wolverines' 89th season. They represented the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
in the 2010–11 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season
2010–11 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season
The 2010–11 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season began on October 2, 2010 and concluded with the 2011 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament's championship game on April 9, 2011 at the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota.-Pre-season polls:...
. The team was coached by Red Berenson and played their home games at Yost Ice Arena
Yost Ice Arena
Yost Ice Arena is an indoor ice hockey arena located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is the home of the University of Michigan varsity ice hockey team which plays in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association...
, although they took one regular-season home game against archrival Michigan State
Michigan State Spartans men's ice hockey
The Michigan State Spartans men's ice hockey team is the college ice hockey team that represents Michigan State University . The team plays at the Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing, Michigan, on the MSU campus. The current head coach is Tom Anastos, who took over coaching duties on March 23, 2011,...
to Michigan Stadium
Michigan Stadium
Michigan Stadium, nicknamed "The Big House," is the football stadium for the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan Stadium was built in 1927 at a cost of $950,000 and had an original capacity of 72,000. Before playing football at the stadium, the Wolverines played on Ferry Field...
, drawing the largest crowd in the sport's history. The team earned the 2010–11 Central Collegiate Hockey Association
Central Collegiate Hockey Association
The Central Collegiate Hockey Association is a NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey college athletic conference that operates mostly in Michigan and Ohio, although it also has members in Alaska and Indiana. It participates in the NCAA's Division I as a hockey-only conference. It holds its championship...
(CCHA) regular season championship and advanced to the final four
Final four
Final Four isa sports term that is commonly applied to the last four teams remaining in a playoff tournament, most notably NCAA Division I college basketball tournaments. The term usually refers to the four teams who compete in the two games of a single-elimination tournament's semi-final round...
of the 2011 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament. Following the CCHA season, the team announced that they intended to move from the CCHA to the newly formed Big Ten Conference
Big Ten Conference
The Big Ten Conference is the United States' oldest Division I college athletic conference. Its twelve member institutions are located primarily in the Midwestern United States, stretching from Nebraska in the west to Pennsylvania in the east...
Hockey League in 2013.
Season
The team won the regular season title for the CCHA with a 20-7-1 record. Following the regular season, Senior left wing Carl HagelinCarl Hagelin
Carl Hagelin is is a Swedish professional ice hockey player currently playing for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League .He was selected by the Rangers in the 6th round of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft....
was voted the CCHA's Best Defensive Forward and senior goaltender
Goaltender
In ice hockey, the goaltender is the player who defends his team's goal net by stopping shots of the puck from entering his team's net, thus preventing the opposing team from scoring...
Shawn Hunwick earned the league's Best Goaltender award. Hagelin was selected as first team All-Conference, while defenceman Jon Merrill was second team All-Conference and All-Rookie. Subsequently, the Big Ten Conference announced that with Penn State
Penn State Nittany Lions men's ice hockey
The Penn State Nittany Lions men's ice hockey, also known as the Penn State Icers, is a college ice hockey program that represents the Penn State University...
's ascension to Division I varsity team
Varsity team
In the United States and Canada, varsity sports teams are the principal athletic teams representing a college, university, high school or other secondary school. Such teams compete against the principal athletic teams at other colleges/universities, or in the case of secondary schools, against...
status, the conference would recommend that men's hockey become an official conference sport for the 2013–14 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season with six teams including Michigan.
Postseason
Michigan lost in the semifinals of the 2011 CCHA Men's Ice Hockey Tournament2011 CCHA Men's Ice Hockey Tournament
The 2011 CCHA Men's Ice Hockey Tournament is the 40th CCHA Men's Ice Hockey Tournament. It was played between March 4 and March 19, 2011 at campus locations and at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The Miami Redhawks won the tournament and was awarded the Mason Cup...
to Western Michigan
Western Michigan Broncos men's ice hockey
The Western Michigan Broncos men's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college ice hockey program that represents Western Michigan University. The Broncos are a member of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association...
. They won the consolation game against Notre Dame
Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's ice hockey
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's ice hockey team is the college ice hockey team at the University of Notre Dame. The team competes in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association at the NCAA Division I level.- History :...
to finish third. As the number two seed in the Western Region of the 16-team 2011 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament, they defeated number three seeded Nebraska–Omaha in the first round in overtime by a 3–2 margin. The following night Michigan eliminated number four Colorado College
Colorado College Tigers men's ice hockey
The Colorado College Tigers men's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college ice hockey program that represents Colorado College. The Tigers are a member of Western Collegiate Hockey Association...
2–1 to advance to the Frozen Four. Prior to the Frozen Four, Hagelin was named to the Inside College Hockey 2010-11 All-America
All-America
An All-America team is an honorary sports team composed of outstanding amateur players—those considered the best players of a specific season for each team position—who in turn are given the honorific "All-America" and typically referred to as "All-American athletes", or simply...
Third Team. Then on April 7, the team defeated North Dakota 2–0 to qualify for the championship game. On April 8, Hegelin was named to the AHCA
American Hockey Coaches Association
The American Hockey Coaches Association was formed in 1947 in Boston. The founding members coached college ice hockey but membership has grown to include coaches at every level of the sport from youth hockey to professional ice hockey, although the organization maintains a focus on the collegiate...
/Old Time Hockey All-American Ice Hockey Team (second team, west). They lost the National Championship game in overtime
Overtime (sports)
Overtime or extra time is an additional period of play specified under the rules of a sport to bring a game to a decision and avoid declaring the match a tie or draw. In most sports, this extra period is only played if the game is required to have a clear winner, as in single-elimination...
3–2.