2019-20 Hockey News

New NHLPA Rep Matt Roy in unique time, place
New NHLPA Rep Matt Roy in unique time, place

May 18, 2020

Roy, a 2015 seventh round pick who finished with four goals and 18 points in 70 games, was “probably and arguably with the coaching staff our best defenseman,” according to assistant coach Trent Yawney.

2020-21 Michigan Tech Hockey Schedule
2020-21 Michigan Tech Hockey Schedule

May 06, 2020

Michigan Tech will play its 100th year of hockey in 2020-21. The Huskies have 36 regular season games that include eight nonconference and 28 WCHA contests.

2017 WCHA Championship Game
2017 WCHA Championship Game

May 05, 2020

Michigan Tech and Bowling Green met in the 2017 WCHA Championship Game on March 18, 2017 at the John MacInnes Student Ice Arena.

Esposito on Michigan Sports Hall of Fame ballot
Esposito on Michigan Sports Hall of Fame ballot

April 15, 2020

Former Michigan Tech goaltender Tony Esposito is on the 2020 Michigan Sports Hall of Fame ballot as one of the amateur finalists. The ballot was unveiled Monday (April 13) and allows for online fan voting through April 30. The 2020 induction is scheduled for October 2 at MotorCity Casino Hotel.

GLI Championship shirts now on sale until April 15
GLI Championship shirts now on sale until April 15

April 06, 2020

Michigan Tech hockey has opened an online store to sell Great Lakes Invitational Championship apparel. Black or white Nike hoodies and T-shirts are on sale in both adult and youth sizes.

2019 GLI Recap | Part 2
2019 GLI Recap | Part 2

March 31, 2020

Michigan Tech defeated Michigan 4-2 to win the 55th annual Great Lakes Invitational on New Year's Eve at Little Caesars Arena. It was the Huskies' 11th title and their first time defeating Michigan State and Michigan in the same tournament.

2019 GLI Recap  |  Part 1
2019 GLI Recap | Part 1

March 27, 2020

Michigan Tech skates at practice on December 29 and then opens the 2019 GLI against Michigan State in the semifinal on December 30 at Little Caesars Arena.

Hockey announces 2019-20 team awards
Hockey announces 2019-20 team awards

March 24, 2020

Michigan Tech hockey coach Joe Shawhan honored 10 different Huskies with the program's annual team awards. Senior goaltender Matt Jurusik received the Merv Youngs Award as the most valuable player.

Jurusik named Third Team All-WCHA, 20 Huskies to Academic Team
Jurusik named Third Team All-WCHA, 20 Huskies to Academic Team

March 16, 2020

Michigan Tech goaltender Matt Jurusik has been named to the All-WCHA Third Team the league announced on Monday (March 16). The Huskies also led the league with 20 student-athletes named to the WCHA All-Academic Team.

NCAA Cancels Remaining Winter and Spring Championships
NCAA Cancels Remaining Winter and Spring Championships

March 12, 2020

The National Collegiate Athletic Association announced Thursday that it is cancelling the remaining winter and spring championships, including the NCAA Skiing Championships and NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Midwest Regional tournament that Michigan Tech was scheduled to participate in this week, due to concerns over the COVID-19 health situation.

Remainder of WCHA Postseason Cancelled
Remainder of WCHA Postseason Cancelled

March 12, 2020

The Western Collegiate Hockey Association announced Thursday that it is cancelling the remaining rounds of the WCHA Men’s Postseason due to concerns over the COVID-19 health situation.

PREVIEW: Hockey travels to Minnesota State for WCHA Semifinals
PREVIEW: Hockey travels to Minnesota State for WCHA Semifinals

March 11, 2020

Michigan Tech plays at No. 2 Minnesota State this weekend in the WCHA Semifinals. The best-of-three series will be played at 8:07 p.m. Friday, 7:07 p.m. Saturday, and, if necessary, 6:07 p.m. Sunday at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center.

Parrottino, Jurusik and Pietila named WCHA Players of the Week
Parrottino, Jurusik and Pietila named WCHA Players of the Week

March 09, 2020

Michigan Tech’s Tommy Parrottino, Matt Jurusik, and Logan Pietila have been named WCHA Players of the Week after the Huskies swept Northern Michigan in the first round of the WCHA Playoffs. The Huskies won 4-1 Friday and 4-3 in triple overtime Saturday to advance to the WCHA Semifinals at top seed Minnesota State.

Pietila scores in triple overtime to sweep Northern Michigan
Pietila scores in triple overtime to sweep Northern Michigan

March 07, 2020

Logan Pietila scored 4:41 into the third overtime to end Michigan Tech's second-longest game in program history and sweep Northern Michigan in the first round of the WCHA Playoffs on Saturday. The Huskies went 4-0 at the Berry Events Center in 2019-20 and ended NMU's season on its home ice for the second time in three years.

Coach Shawhan after Tech swept NMU in the Playoffs
Coach Shawhan after Tech swept NMU in the Playoffs

March 07, 2020

Michigan Tech coach Joe Shawhan talks about the 4-3 triple overtime win over Northern Michigan Saturday.

Hockey Highlights - Tech at NMU - March 7, 2020
Hockey Highlights - Tech at NMU - March 7, 2020

March 07, 2020

Michigan Tech swept Northern Michigan out of the WCHA Playoffs with a 4-3 triple overtime win Saturday. Logan Pietila scored the game-winner while Logan Ganie had two goals and Tommy Parrottino added his fourth on the weekend.