Werenski to return

Submitted by justingoblue on August 6th, 2015 at 8:11 PM

Michigan defenseman and number eight overall pick Zach Werenski will return to Michigan for his sophomore year. NHL.com story:

Werenski confirmed for NHL.com that he will return to the University of Michigan for his sophomore year. There was speculation that the 6-foot-2, 221-pound left-handed shot would play for London of the Ontario Hockey League in 2015-16. London selected Werenski in the second round (No. 24) of the 2013 OHL draft.

Good news. Below is a highlight video from the US vs. Finland National Junior Evaluation Camp game last night, Werenski scored in overtime for a 5-4 win.

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justingoblue

August 6th, 2015 at 8:11 PM ^

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Michigan248

August 6th, 2015 at 8:16 PM ^

I bet Harbaugh had a talk with him

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mich_hockey_6

August 6th, 2015 at 8:18 PM ^

He's a big boy! Usually kids his age haven't filled out yet, but he's already a solid size for an NHL defenseman.

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justingoblue

August 7th, 2015 at 1:22 AM ^

I only got to see the 8-3 route of OSU in person this season, but Werenski had a big physical presence even as a seventeen year old against a substantially older squad.

Hopefully he's lights out and helps give Red a decent farewell.

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