Wolverines in the NHL - Stanley Cup Playoffs Edition

MGoBlue.com has posted the latest edition of Wolverines in the NHL and this one focuses on the Wolverines in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It also contains information on alumni participation in the NHL's 2009-10 season and those participating in the AHL's Calder Cup Playoffs and the EHL's Kelly Cup Playoffs. Stanley Cup Playoff Participants

Eastern Conference: Mike Knuble (1992-95) Washington Capitals Brendan Morrison (1995-97) Washington Capitals Mike Cammalleri (2000-02) Montreal Canadiens Matt Hunwick (2004-07) Boston Bruins Western Conference: Jed Ortmeyer (2000-03) San Jose Sharks Kevin Porter (2005-08) Colorado Avalanche John Madden (1994-97) Chicago Blackhawks Jack Johnson (2006-07) Los Angeles Kings

NHL Wolverines Season Highlights

* 23 Michigan alumni appeared in the NHL during the 2009-10 season. A 24th, Mike Van Ryn, was on the Toronto Maple Leafs roster all season, but had to miss the year due to a major injury. * There were 18 forwards, 4 defensemen, and one goaltender (Marty Turco). * Mike Knuble led all U-M alumni with 53 points on 29 goals and 24 assists. * Brendan Morrison had an alumni-best 30 assists.

AHL Calder Cup Playoff Participants

Eastern Conference: Dwight Helminen (2002-04) Worcester Ice Sharks Travis Turnbull (2006-09) Portland Pirates Western Conference: Max Pacioretty (2008) Hamilton Bulldogs Aaron Palushaj (2008-09) Hamilton Bulldogs Mark Mitera (2006-09) Abbotsford Heat Danny Richmond (2003) Rockford IceHogs

EHL Kelly Cup Playoff Participants (first round complete)

Eastern Conference: Milan Gajic (2002-05) Florida Everblades. 5 G, 5 A in the first round. Team advanced to the conference semis. Western Conference: Jason Ryznar (2002-05) and Billy Sauer (2006-09) Alaska Aces. Knocked out in the first round.