Michigan's first outdoor skate at the Big House/ Great Pics
Rivals has some excellent pics of the team's first skate
Enjoy
http://michigan.rivals.com/photofeature.asp?SID=883&fid=35437
December 7th, 2010 at 10:54 AM ^
good stuff. Still sad that I can't go.
December 7th, 2010 at 11:31 AM ^
you can watch practice live! right now! click now!
December 7th, 2010 at 11:47 AM ^
December 7th, 2010 at 10:56 AM ^
especially Hunwick's black one. Why are they wearing Reebok?
December 7th, 2010 at 11:18 AM ^
Not sure if I like the lack of wings on the helmet.
Seriously good photos, the person who took them has some talent.
December 7th, 2010 at 1:00 PM ^
is Eric Bronson (per the photo credit on the gallery). I don't know him, but as a fellow photographer, I just wanted to make sure his name is associated with his excellent work.
December 7th, 2010 at 1:13 PM ^
Will they be wearing block-M helmets at the game? I love how the winged headgear has become almost a standard for all sports at Michigan. Does the hockey team usually practice in something else, and just tape the wings on for games? Or are they trying to wear different head gear for this?
December 7th, 2010 at 2:15 PM ^
Those are the normal pratice helmets. I would expect the wings to still be on the game helmets.
December 7th, 2010 at 6:18 PM ^
I'm wondering the same thing about Reebok.
December 7th, 2010 at 10:58 AM ^
Great pictures. Is the team going to touch the banner (It might be a tad hard to jump in the skates though) after coming out of the tunnel ? It seems only appropriate.
December 7th, 2010 at 11:01 AM ^
...would be awesome!!!
December 7th, 2010 at 6:20 PM ^
...this guy plays for state.
December 7th, 2010 at 11:00 AM ^
That the team is wearing Reebok branded practice jerseys yet wear the Adidas branded game jerseys. (Yes, I know Reebok is owned by Adidas.)
I was always perpelxed as to why the hockey team would wear Adidas branded game jerseys and the like when Adidas has no presence in hockey, while Reebok is a big player.
December 7th, 2010 at 11:01 AM ^
Red looks great in the maize n blue knit cap, but i hope he goes old school for the game. No headgear or a fedora or something. He is a world class Bad A$$ and he should be up there giving the elements the middle finger. Love it. Can't wait.
December 7th, 2010 at 12:22 PM ^
Exactly. And speaking of bad ass #2. How lucky are those of us that have lived through Red, Scotty, and Babcock here in SE michigan.
December 7th, 2010 at 12:52 PM ^
Those of us who are UM and Red Wings' fans have really been blessed with good coaching and success (obviously the two are related).
December 7th, 2010 at 12:54 PM ^
was the original model for the bulldog.
December 7th, 2010 at 1:10 PM ^
Also badass
December 7th, 2010 at 3:39 PM ^
That scowl is scary as hell! If Red ever told me to get off his lawn, I'd mow and comb it while leaving, so as not to incur any further wrath. Dude's a BAMF.
December 7th, 2010 at 11:05 AM ^
Looking forward to seeing the pics with the stadium filled and the teams doing battle.
December 7th, 2010 at 11:05 AM ^
Nice shots from practice. The shot of Red is classic. He always looks like he wants to kick somebody's ass when he has his game-face on.
December 7th, 2010 at 12:12 PM ^
I introduced myself to Red one night at Banfield's a bunch of years ago. I've never encountered such a penetrating, blue-eyed stare in my entire life. I felt as though he immediately looked into the depths of my soul, and found it wanting. I would not want to cross the guy.
December 7th, 2010 at 11:10 AM ^
Thanks for the link
December 7th, 2010 at 11:10 AM ^
My tickets are at will call. Where do I need to go to get them? I've been to so many games there and have never had to pick them up from will call before. I'll be lost for the first time in years.
December 7th, 2010 at 11:15 AM ^
If it works the same as a football game the Will Call is inside Crisler.
December 7th, 2010 at 11:26 AM ^
This game is gunna be amazing. Do you guys know what current players will be in attendance?
December 7th, 2010 at 11:53 AM ^
that he's going to be there. He said it'd be his first time in the student section. Pretty cool that RVB as well as some of the football players(not sure who) are going to watch the game.
December 7th, 2010 at 11:36 AM ^
#2 and #25! Already on my computer background!
December 7th, 2010 at 6:26 PM ^
Yeah the second one is awesome.
December 7th, 2010 at 6:26 PM ^
Yeah the second one is awesome.
December 7th, 2010 at 11:36 AM ^
When Michigan signed the contract with Adidas, everything Nike(Bauer) at the time was removed. Everything that shows a "logo" or Brand, typically Helmets, Pants, and Gloves have to be an Adidas product, which is CCM or Reebok. Michigan has a unique situation with their winged helmets, so they can wear ANY helmet they want provided the school will purchase them. I'm pretty sure they all use a combination of CCM Vector helmets and Bauer 4500 helmets.
As for the Adidas Game jersey, it's because Adidas wants THEIR name on the final product that's out on display, the game jerseys. Everything practice jersey-wise is going to be an RBK jersey. As far as I know, there is no such thing as an Adidas hockey practice jersey. Gameday jerseys will be Adidas.
December 7th, 2010 at 3:52 PM ^
the Reebok practice jersey for sale?
December 8th, 2010 at 8:47 AM ^
They sell them at the end of the season at the equipment garage sale. Sometime in mid-April.
December 7th, 2010 at 12:40 PM ^
wonder how much an ad on the boards cost?
December 7th, 2010 at 12:56 PM ^
I have to wonder: are they going to put up flags for CCHA schools like they put up flags for Big Ten schools during football games? Because that would be a nice touch.
December 7th, 2010 at 1:14 PM ^
Are still available through the MICH ticket office
Just bought a pair about 15 minutes ago
866-296-6849
Cost 14 bucks apiece
December 7th, 2010 at 6:25 PM ^
Ah man!! Wish I could go. Gonna be epic. Tempted to plan a last minute drive up to Michigan, but probly can't. Cheer loud for us that can't be there!!
December 7th, 2010 at 3:27 PM ^
Cause the white one's looks pretty sweet. Wouldn't mind getting one of those.
December 7th, 2010 at 6:28 PM ^
Does anyone know if The Big Chill is going to be televised? If so, what channel?
Also, there's this pretty sweet website for it:
December 7th, 2010 at 6:30 PM ^
They were meant for each other, right?