Wolverines in the NBA/NHL/MLB/MLS
I’m going to make this a monthly update, I think. Let me know what I missed, or if you have any more insight that I can add.
October Notes: Darius Morris waived by Portland
NBA
Trey Burke (2011-13) | Jazz, Starting PG
- For the first three games of the year, Burke is shooting 34.9% from the field (13.3% on 3-pointers). 1.88 AST/TO ratio, -1.3 NetRtg, and 4.8 PIE.
Jamal Crawford (1999-2000) | Clippers, Backup G
- In the first 2 games of the year, Crawford is shooting 38.5 on field goals (31.3 3P%), and has hit 13/14 free throws. 2.33 AST/TO, 15.8 NetRtg, and 17.2 PIE.
Tim Hardaway Jr. (2010-13) | Knicks, Backup G
- Through 2 games, Hardaway has a NetRtg of -48.1 and PIE of -1.1.
Nik Stauskas (2012-14) | Kings, Backup G
- In 2 games, Stauskas has a -18.3 NetRtg and -4.5 PIE.
Glenn Robinson III (2012-14) | Timberwolves, Backup SF
- Made final roster, but listed as inactive.
Mitch McGary (2012-14) | Thunder, Injured PF
- Out for approximately 3 more weeks with a fractured foot.
European Basketball
Josh Asselin (1998-2001) | La Bruixa d'Or Manresa (Spain)
LaVell Blanchard (2000-03) | Pirates de Quebradillas (Puerto Rico-BSN)
Graham Brown (2003-06) | BCM Gravelines Dunkerque Grand Littoral (France)
Stu Douglass (2008-12) | Altshuler Saham Galil Gilboa (Israel)
Dion Harris (2004-07) | Piratas de Bogota (Colombia)
Manny Harris (2007-10) | Turk Telekom Ankara (Turkey)
J.C. Mathis (2004-05) | Piratas de Bogota (Colombia)
Jordan Morgan (2011-14) | Virtus Roma (Italy)
Jevohn Shepherd (2006-09) | Paffoni Omegna (Italy)
Courtney Sims (2004-07) | SK Knights (South Korea)
DeShawn Sims (2007-10) | Altshuler Saham Galil Gilboa (Israel)
Chris Young (1999-2002) | Okapi Aalstar (Belgium)
NHL
Mike Brown (2004-05) | Sharks, RW
- Played in two games so far, only statistic is 7 PIM.
Mike Cammalleri (2000-02) | Devils, LW
- 5 goals, 2 assists, +2, and 8 PIM in 8 games.
Andrew Cogliano (2006-07) | Ducks, C
- 1 goal (SHG), 3 assists, and 4 PIM in 13 games.
Luke Glendening (2009-13) | Red Wings, C
- 1 goal and 6 PIM in 11 games.
Carl Hagelin (2008-11) | Rangers, F
- 2 goals, 1 assist, and 6 PIM in 10 games.
Matt Hunwick (2004-07) | Rangers, D
- 2 assists and 4 PIM in 8 games.
Jack Johnson (2006-07) | Blue Jackets, D
- 5 assists, -9 +/-, and 8 PIM in 11 games.
Jon Merrill (2011-13) | Devils, D
- 1 goal (PPG), 3 assists, and 8 PIM in 11 games.
Al Montoya (2003-05) | Panthers, G
- Given up 1 goal on 38 shots in 2 games.
David Moss (2002-05) | Coyotes, LW
- 1 assist, -6 +/-, and 4 PIM in 6 games.
Eric Nystrom (2002-05) | Predators, LW
- 2 goals, 2 assists, 4 PIM in 11 games.
Max Pacioretty (2008) | Canadiens, LW
- 5 goals, 4 assists, +7 +/-, and 10 PIM in 12 games.
Chris Summers (2007-10) | Coyotes, D
- 1 assist, -2 +/-, and 2 PIM in 5 games.
Jacob Trouba (2013) | Jets, D
- 1 goal, -2 +/-, and 4 PIM in 12 games.
American Hockey League
East Coast Hockey League
MLB
Rich Hill (2000-02) | Yankees, LHP
- Pitched in 16 games as a reliever for a total of 5.1 innings. 3.38 ERA, 2.44 WHIP, and 9/6 SO/BB ration.
- Was signed by Yankees on July 17th.
Zach Putnam (2006-08) | White Sox, RHP
- Appeared in 49 relief appearences, 5 wins and 2 losses, with 6 saves. 1.98 (!) ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 46 SO vs. 20 BB, and 2 HRs.
Minor Leagues
Adam Abraham (2006-08) | AA, INF
Chris Berset (2007-10) | AA, C
Patrick Biondi (2010-13) | Low A, CF
James Bourque (2012-14) | Short Season A, P
Bobby Korecky (1999-2002) | AAA, RHP
Alex Lakatos (2011-14) | Rookie, P
Ryan LaMarre (2008-10) | AAA, OF
Cole Martin (2011-14) | Rookie, C
Alan Oaks (2007-10) | High A, RHP
Michael O’Neill (2011-13) | Low A, OF
Clayton Richard (2006-08) | AAA, LHP
Trent Szkutnik (2012-14) | Low A, LHP
Brandon Sinnery (2009-12) | High A, SP
MLS
Justin Meram (2009-10) | Columbus Crew, Forward
- Scored a big goal in a playoff game this week.
- Played in 32 games this year (starting 19). Scored 8 goals on 21 SOG, with 4 assists.
- Has 13 goals in 90 games (43 starts) for the Crew in the past 4 years.
Soony Saad (2009-10) | Sporting Kansas City and Lebanese National Team, Forward
- Scored 3 goals with 1 assist in 22 games (9 starts) this year.
- In the last 4 years with Sporting KC, Saad has 8 goals and 6 assists in 58 games (26 starts).
Kofi Opare (2009-12) DC United, Defender
- Traded from LA Galaxy on July 29th.
- Played in 6 games with LA this year, starting 5, but did not play a game with DC.
November 4th, 2014 at 12:23 AM ^
This is a really cool contribution, very well done and I'm looking forward to the updates!
November 4th, 2014 at 1:27 AM ^
is hockey fun to follow once you get into it? ive been trying to get into it and it just hasnt stuck yet. but it seems like such a sick sport
November 4th, 2014 at 11:43 AM ^
Is the greatest sport on earth fun to follow??? The only thing better is actually playing on a nice frozen pond with a cold Molson in hand. :)
November 4th, 2014 at 1:48 PM ^
I've seen the same thing from a ton of people who don't have an ingrained background in the sport.
A little more info about how he's (or she's) tried to start following would be helpful to give some advice about getting hockey to "stick" but personally I would make sure I had a working knowledge of basic rules like offsides, icing, legal and illegal checking and whatnot, I'd start by watching NHL games on TV because the skill level weeds out a lot of mistakes that slow down or complicate the game and despite what I just said I'd go to whatever game you can locally because the excitement of being there is a huge part of what makes the game such a blast. I know they get bad raps around here with crazy uniformz and rawk but going to a minor league (or college) game is an inexpensive way to go out and have a few beers and get close to the ice.
One other fun thing is hearing stories about how absolutely bat-shit crazy some of the old timers were. When I was a kid I read about (I think) Bobby Hull taking a puck to the mouth; he pulls out a full tooth, root and all, and hands it to a coach before skating into the offensive zone. Stuff like that always made me realize just how ridiculous this game was/is.
November 4th, 2014 at 12:53 PM ^
If you think it's so sick, what isn't sticking?
November 4th, 2014 at 2:19 AM ^
lol MLS...yeah no. Happy for the Michigan players tho. If we're gonna keep tabs on the MLS, might as well keep tabs on the NFL's new minor league system that Gallon plays in known as the FXFL (on the Brooklyn Bolts) or the CFL.
November 4th, 2014 at 10:04 AM ^
McGuffie is the only former Wolverine I have seen in the CFL, but last I checked he hadn't played yet this year.
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November 4th, 2014 at 11:30 AM ^
Give me a break. It is a top-10 league in the world and only getting stronger. The new TV money should allow for even bigger and better signings (in the primes of their careers) moving forward.
November 5th, 2014 at 2:21 PM ^
If you're not interested in the MLS part then just don't read it.
As a soccer fan I'm actually more interested in the MLS section than the baseball or hockey parts. Thanks OP for the great work!
November 6th, 2014 at 10:06 AM ^
Oh no, what a terrible inconvenience for you to have to scroll down a few extra times on your mouse! I don't care much for hockey, but I'm not going to bitch about it, and I'm still interested in how the former Michigan players are doing. Hell, I'm even up for including the WNBA in here, if Michigan has any players in it!
November 4th, 2014 at 9:19 AM ^
This is a super cool writeup, good to see Putnam do so well.
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November 4th, 2014 at 10:59 AM ^
I mean, how else would you describe him?
November 11th, 2014 at 11:50 AM ^
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November 4th, 2014 at 11:48 AM ^
Awesome post! Looking forward to future updates.
November 4th, 2014 at 12:12 PM ^
Love the new expansion! I love reading about the NHL section. Keep up the great work. I wish i could +1 this haha
November 4th, 2014 at 12:47 PM ^
ECHL
Kevin Clare - Toldeo Walleye
Kevin Lynch - Florida Everblades
Lindsay Sparks - Missouri Mavericks
Derek DeBlois - South Carolina Stingrays
In Europe:
Chad Kolarik - Avangard Omsk (KHL)
Aaron Palushaj - Medvescak Zagreb (KHL)
Louie Caporusso - Augsburger Panther (DEL)
Bryan Hogan - Lowen Frankfurt (DEL2)
Jeff Tambellini - Gotteron (NLA)
Travis Turnbull - Dusseldorfer EG (DEL)
Mark Kosick - SC Riessersee (DEL)
Brian Lebler - ECH Linz (Austria)
Chad Langlais - GAP (France)
November 4th, 2014 at 12:49 PM ^
MLB -- Mike Matheny Cards manager
November 4th, 2014 at 9:02 PM ^
This is a very cool feature.
One note, I think that your Eric Nystrom picture might be Taylor Beck.
November 7th, 2014 at 2:33 PM ^
What about Air Georgia?
November 8th, 2014 at 9:13 AM ^
Graham Brown wins for coolest team name/logo:
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