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season opener
• Michigan Tech opens the regular season at home against Alaska for the second consecutive season.
• Puck drops at John McInnes Student Ice Arena on Friday at 7:07 p.m. and Saturday at 6:07 p.m.
• Tech played three games against Alaska last season, winning in overtime, winning by tie and shootout, and losing once.
mental health awareness
October 5th-12th is Student-Athlete Mental Health Awareness Week. Throughout this week, Michigan Tech Athletics is highlighting its commitment to reducing the stigma surrounding mental health. Student-athletes, coaches and staff wear green ribbons in solidarity with those experiencing mental health issues. To all those who are suffering, you do not have to walk alone or suffer in silence. Dial 988 and start a conversation. We are committed to a future without stigma around mental health. Because each of us has mental health, and mental health is important.
on the radio
• Mix 93.5 FM WKMJ broadcasts all Michigan Tech hockey games.
• Fans can listen live on the radio on Mix 93.5 FM WKMJ, online at TheMix93.com or Pasty.com, or using their favorite radio streaming app.
• Dirk Hembrough will be making all the moves in his 23rd year behind the microphone.
watch the match
• All Michigan Tech home games and CCHA games during the 2024-25 season will be streamed live on Midco Sports Plus.
• Fans can stream every CCHA game live and on-demand on their home TV, computer, tablet or mobile device through Midco Sports Plus.
• The app is available as a mobile/tablet app (iOS and Android), a connected TV device app (AppleTV, FireTV, and Roku), and a web-based browser interface.
international streaming
• International viewers can stream all CCHA games through our partnership with Stretch Internet. https://stream.prestosports.com/cchahockey
• Pricing mirrors Midco Sports Plus and is available only to viewers outside of the United States and Canada.
Exhibition overview
• Michigan Tech defeated Northern Michigan 4-3 last week in exhibition play at McInnes Student Ice Arena.
• Elias Jansson scored twice, with Owen Baker and Nick Williams also finding the back of the net.
• Max Vailinen made 14 saves in the first 31 minutes, 14 seconds and Derek Malahy stopped 10 shots in the final 28 minutes, 40 seconds.
Series information
• The Huskies have an overall record of 24-7-1 against Alaska since November 1990.
• Tech is 12-5-1 against the Nanooks in games played at Houghton.
last season’s meeting
• Tech played three games against Alaska last season, winning in overtime, winning by tie and shootout, and losing once.
• Alaska won the season opener at Houghton, 4-1, and the Huskies and Nanooks tied 2-2 the next night.
• The Huskies won 3-2 in overtime in the GLI semifinals with goals from Ryland Mosley and Logan Pietila.
Goal against UAF
• Max Koskipirutti – 1 goal
• Trevor Russell – 1 goal
• Jack Works – 1 goal
Nanook’s Scout
• Alaska State is 0-2 with two losses to Penn State last weekend in Fairbanks. The Nittany Lions won 4-3 in overtime and 5-0 in the final game of the series.
• Three different players scored in the opening game and three different goalies played in the opening series.
• The Nanooks return 12 players and have 19 new players, including 13 freshmen and six transfers.
• Alaska State went 17-14-3 last season with wins over No. 9/10 Michigan Tech, No. 20/18 St. Cloud State and No. 18/18 Arizona State.
• Head coach Eric Largen is in his seventh season.
good player of the game
• Superior National Bank sponsors the Superior Player of the Game.
• October 5 – Elias Jansson – 2 goals.
captain
• Senior Jack Works has been named the Huskies’ captain for the 2024-25 season.
• Junior Trevor Russell and sophomores Isaac Gordon and Chase Pietila also join the leadership team as alternate captains.
CCHA Preseason Player of the Year Award
• Sophomore Isaac Gordon was named CCHA Preseason Player of the Year, as voted on by the league’s coaches.
• He joins Lucas Wallin of St. Thomas University and Connor Milburn of Lake Superior State University in being honored for the award.
Preseason All CCHA
Sophomore forward Isaac Gordon and sophomore defenseman Chase Pietila were named to the coaches and media preseason All-CCHA teams.
59th GLI
• Tickets are on sale now for the 59th Great Lakes Invitational, to be held Dec. 29 and 30 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.
• The Huskies will play Western Michigan in the opener, with Michigan State and Northern Michigan playing in the other semifinal.
coach shohan
• Joe Shawhan is in his eighth season as head coach and owns a record of 138-103-26.
• He was named the 2023 CCHA Coach of the Year and is one of only two coaches to lead four different Michigan Tech teams to the NCAA Tournament.
• Wins 100th career game at Bowling Green on Nov. 5, 2022, ranking second among Tech hockey coaches in wins.
• Shawhan’s 22 wins in his first season tied the most ever by a first-year coach at Michigan Tech. Jim Kahlgang won 22 races in 1982-1983.
• Shawhan was named the Huskies’ 22nd head coach on May 30, 2017, after serving as an assistant coach at Tech for the past three seasons.
assistant coach
• Former captain Raymond Brice joined as an assistant coach in the offseason.
• Bryce welcomes Tyler Sherast (fourth season) and Jordy Murray (third season) to staff.
Preseason CCHA Coaches Poll
• Tech was tied for second place with Bemidji State in the preseason CCHA coaches poll. The Beavers received an additional first-place vote.
• Minnesota, Bowling Green, Lake Superior, Augustana and Ferris State round out the top eight, with Northern Michigan in the ninth spot.
Preseason CCHA Media Poll
• Tech was picked fourth in the preseason CCHA media poll behind Bemidji State, St. Thomas State and Minnesota State.
• Bowling Green, Lake Superior State, Augustana, Northern Michigan and Ferris State round out the polls.
Future schedule
• High Tech will take next weekend off and host Clarkson on Oct. 25 and 26.
• CCHA play begins Nov. 1 and 2 against Northern Michigan. Friday’s game will be at Marquette and Saturday’s game will be at Houghton.
• The first CCHA Road Trip will take place Nov. 8-9 at Ferris State University.
temple of technology
• Hockey alumni Sean Harrison and John Scott will be inducted into the Michigan Tech Sports Hall of Fame on Oct. 25.
• Sean Harrison played in 141 games for the Huskies from 1986 to 1990. He ranks 20th in career points at Tech with 59 goals and 87 assists. Harrison was the WCHA leading scorer in 1989 and was named to the All-WCHA First Team that season.
●John Scott played in 126 games for the Huskies from 2002 to 2006. He had seven goals and 12 assists in 352 penalty minutes. After college, Scott played in 286 NHL games with Minnesota, Chicago, New York, Buffalo, San Jose, Arizona and Montreal. Scott led his team to a 3-on-3 tournament victory and was named the 2016 NHL All-Star Game MVP.
non-conference
• Tech hosts Alaska on Oct. 11 and 12.
• The Clarkson Golden Knights will travel to Houghton on Oct. 25 and 26.
• The 59th GLI will be held Dec. 29-30 in West Michigan, Michigan State and Northern Michigan.
• The final non-conference game will be the Coachella Valley Cactus Cup on January 3rd and 4th in Palm Springs, California. Tech opens against Lowell College and plays Omaha or Holy Cross the next day.
NHL Development Camp
• Matthew Campbell – Philadelphia Flyers (2024)
• Isaac Gordon – Columbus Blue Jackets (2024)
• Victor Huttig – New Jersey (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
• Chase Pietila – Pittsburgh Penguins (2024)
• Trevor Russell – New Jersey (2022, 2023)
• Steven Sardarian – Buffalo Sabers (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
• Max Veilinen – Calgary Flames (2023)
NHL draft picks
• Steven Sardarian was selected by Buffalo with the 88th pick in the third round of the 2021 NHL Draft.
• Chase Pietila was selected by Pittsburgh with the 111th pick in the fourth round of the 2024 NHL Draft.
• Victor Huttig was the 164th pick out of New Jersey in the sixth round of the 2021 NHL Draft.
transfer
• Owen Baker played in seven games in one season at Michigan State. He scored two points with one goal and one assist.
• Victor Huttig played in 43 games over two seasons at Michigan State. He scored 7 points with 2 goals and 5 assists.
•Derek Malahy played in 30 career games at Harvard from 2020-2024. He posted a 10-14-4 record with a career average of 2.69 points and a .903 save percentage.
• Steven Sardaryan played the past two seasons at New Hampshire. He has played in 61 NCAA games and has nine goals and 12 assists.
• Jack Works started his college career by appearing in 15 games in two seasons with Denver. He recorded one assist for the Pioneers in his NCAA debut and is a member of the 2022 NCAA National Championship team.
new student
• Tech has nine freshmen on the roster, including six forwards, two defensemen and one goaltender.
• Forwards: Tom Leppa, Logan Morrell, Elias Jansson, Filip Fankle, Ryder Matter, Quinn Disher.
• Defensemen: Rylan Brown and Tyler Miller.
• Goaltender: Bryant Lee.
All conference selections
• Isaac Gordon – CCHA Rookie of the Year (2023-24), All-CCHA Second Team (2023-24) and All-CCHA Rookie Team (2023-24)
Summary of 2023-24
• Tech will make its third straight appearance in the NCAA Tournament in 2023-24 and fourth under Coach Shawhan after winning the program’s first CCHA Mason Cup Championship.
• The Huskies finished 19-15-6 overall and tied for second in the CCHA with a 12-10-2 record.
• The Black and Gold dominated Bowling Green in the first round of the CCHA. The Huskies then defeated Minnesota State in the CCHA semifinals and won the conference tournament title at Bemidji State.
• Tech won the 58th Great Lakes Invitational, defeating the University of Alaska in overtime and defeating Michigan State in penalties in the title game.
international taste
• Tech’s roster includes players from five countries.
• USA: 12
• Canada: 7
• Finland: 6
• Sweden: 3
• Russia: 1
Huskies at NHL training camp
• Arvid Caderos – LA Kings
• Phoenix Copley – LA Kings
• Brian Halonen – New Jersey Devils
• Michael Carrow – Dallas Stars
• Jujhar Khaira – Tampa Bay Lightning
• Jake Lucchini – Nashville Predators
• Logan Pietila – Pittsburgh Penguins
• Matt Roy – Washington Capitals
huskies hockey radio show
• The Michigan Tech Huskies Hockey Show airs every Monday at 10 a.m. throughout the season with host Dirk Hembrough.
• The program features regular appearances by the coaching staff and current Huskies.
• You can listen to the show live on Mix 93.5 FM and stream it on the TuneIn Radio app or online at Pasty.net or themix93.com.
blue line club
The Michigan Technological University Blue Line Club provides additional resources to the hockey program, allowing hockey student-athletes to pursue success both in the classroom and on the ice. Annual membership campaign has started.
