2025-26 UM-Dearborn Men's Ice Hockey News

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UM-Dearborn Athletics Announces 2026 All-Sports Banquet Winners

14 individuals were honored for their athletic and academic achievements throughout the 2025-26 academic year.

Rick DeSana leads the Wolverines bench in a game against UM-Flint.
Wolverines Appoint Rick DeSana to Lead Men's Ice Hockey Program

No stranger to the Wolverines bench, DeSana will lead the Wolverines men's hockey program after being a long-time assistant.

Overtime Power-Play Goal Lifts Indiana Tech Past UM-Dearborn, 4-3
Overtime Power-Play Goal Lifts Indiana Tech Past UM-Dearborn, 4-3

The University of Michigan-Dearborn men’s hockey team erased a first-period deficit and battled into overtime Saturday afternoon, but a late power-play goal gave Indiana Tech a 4-3 victory in a tightly contested matchup.

Photo Credit: Matt Stephens
Heslop Scores Improbable Goal, Wolverines Take Down Aquinas in WHAC Quarterfinals

The Wolverines take on Indiana Tech in the WHAC Quarterfinals on Saturday.

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Dell Receives All-Conference Honors, 11 Wolverines Named WHAC All-Academic

David Dell was named First Team All-Conference by the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference coaches, the league announced on Thursday (Feb. 19).

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Cleary Pulls Away in Third Period to Defeat UM-Dearborn, 6–4

Despite a two-goal night from Matt Cunningham and a strong push late, the University of Michigan-Dearborn men’s ice hockey team surrendered three early third-period goals and fell 6–4 to Cleary on Friday night in Howell.

Photo Credit: Matt Stephens
Wolverines Hold Off Cleary for 3–2 Home Victory on Senior Night

Three goals over the first two periods proved enough for the University of Michigan-Dearborn men’s ice hockey team, as the Wolverines held off a late push from Cleary to earn a 3–2 win Friday night in Dearborn.

Photo Credit: Matt Stephens
Third-Period Surge Lifts Grand Valley State Past UM-Dearborn, 4–2

A strong start wasn’t enough for the University of Michigan-Dearborn men’s ice hockey team, as Grand Valley State scored four unanswered goals in the third period to hand the Wolverines a 4–2 loss Saturday night in Dearborn.

Ryan Teets holds the puck near the boards.
Teets Wins WHAC Offensive Player of the Week

Ryan Teets six point weekend secured him WHAC Offensive Player of the Week for the first time in his Wolverine career.

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Wolverines Roll to 11–0 Shutout of Rochester Christian at Home

From the opening faceoff, the University of Michigan–Dearborn men’s ice hockey team was in full control, erupting for four first-period goals and never looking back in a dominant shutout win Saturday night in Dearborn.

Photo Credit: Matt Stephens
Wolverines Pour It On in 13–1 Rout of Rochester Christian

An explosive first period set the tone as the University of Michigan–Dearborn men’s ice hockey team unleashed a relentless offensive attack Friday night, rolling past Rochester Christian with authority in Mt. Clemens.

Photo Credit: Matt Stephens
Miller Wins WHAC Defensive Player of the Week

Jack Miller won WHAC Defensive Player of the Week in just his second career start.

Photo Credit: Matt Stephens
Wolverines Earn Shootout Win Over Indiana Tech

The University of Michigan-Dearborn men’s ice hockey team earned a hard-fought result Saturday night, skating to a 1–1 draw through overtime before defeating Indiana Tech in a shootout at The Fieldhouse.

Photo Credit: Matt Stephens
Wolverines Can't Overcome Early Deficit in 4-1 Loss to Indiana Tech

The University of Michigan-Dearborn men’s ice hockey team was unable to recover from a fast start by Indiana Tech, as early first-period goals and special teams proved decisive in a 4–1 road loss Friday night in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Photo Credit: Matt Stephens
Second-Period Surge Lifts Davenport Past UM-Dearborn at Allen Park

A three-goal burst early in the second period proved decisive as Michigan-Dearborn fell 5–1 to Davenport University on Tuesday night at Allen Park Ice Arena, despite a power-play goal and a strong third-period push by the Wolverines.

Wolverine hockey salutes their sticks after a win.
Wolverines Pull Away from Aquinas for 4–1 Conference Win

UM-Dearborn used a balanced offensive effort and strong play in net to secure a 4–1 victory over Aquinas on Friday night at Yack Arena, scoring three unanswered goals after an early tie to improve to 8-5-0 in conference action.