Michigan Wolverines face Denver in No. 1 vs. No. 2 hockey matchup

The Michigan Wolverines will face the Denver Pioneers in a No. 1 vs. No. 2 college hockey matchup in Denver, marking the first regular-season meeting between the two programs since 1981. The series offers Michigan a chance to avenge its Frozen Four loss to Denver last season, as the Pioneers have won three of the last five national titles, including the game that eliminated the Wolverines from the tournament.

Michigan enters the two-game series with a 4-0 start and the nation’s best offense, having scored 28 goals through four games. Jayden Perron leads the country in points with six goals and seven assists. The Wolverines also welcome new defenseman Landon Dupont, a projected top pick in the 2027 NHL draft, who is expected to bolster the team’s depth as it seeks its first national championship in recent years.

In other Wolverines sports news, football coach Mike Gifford’s offensive line is dealing with injuries, with Andrew Sprague ruled out and several key players listed as questionable. Meanwhile, basketball head coach Mike Boynton has secured his first high school commitment as a head coach, landing Lucai Anderson, a 6-foot-5 guard ranked No. 85 in the 2027 class.

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