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 KingsNHL 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 IceHogsEHL 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.
This is really cool information. How many Wolverines from this year are possibly going to the NHL or other professional hockey teams?
And then another alumnus hockey player did this:
http://newsnidea.com/28709/mike-comrie-hilary-duff-engaged-photos-engag…
Knuble's pretty good for an old guy.
Patches and Palushaj still stuck in the AHL... oh Red, when will these kids just learn to trust you??
I cant wait to see John Kiss the cup this year.
April 14th, 2010 at 10:19 PM ^
I didn't think Jack Johnson was good at hockey. His GM said so.