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Recruiting Update: New Commitment and Checking on the Locals
Recruiting Update: New Commitment and Checking on the Locals
A new recruiting cycle is upon us and Michigan Tech is officially on the board, securing a commitment from 2007-born forward Trace Frieden of the BCHL’s Cowichan Valley Capitals. Frieden, a native of Los Angeles, will become the first California native since Tyler Rockwell to don the Black
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Troll Scoop: Mail Bag ahead of Michigan Tech Series
Troll Scoop: Mail Bag ahead of Michigan Tech Series
I decided to mix it up instead of a preview this week with a mail bag - we received some great submissions. How much advantage do the Bulldogs get from the rink size? And does the advantage drop off as a two-game series progresses? I wanted to lead off with
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Series Preview: Michigan Tech vs Alaska
Series Preview: Michigan Tech vs Alaska
After a semi disappointing result in which the Michigan Tech Huskies (3-1-0) split with the St. Cloud State Huskies, they find themselves back at home hosting an old friend in the Alaska Fairbanks Nanooks (1-3-0).
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Chasing MacNaughton S8E3: The Tom Leppä Effect
Chasing MacNaughton S8E3: The Tom Leppä Effect
Season 8 Episode 3 of the Chasing MacNaughton Podast: The Tom Leppä Effect. Host Tim Braun is joined by Rob Gilreath and Nathan Cima, covering Michigan Tech's stunning season-opening sweep of Minnesota and previewing the upcoming St. Cloud series. Ice issues & postponement Friday night's game was postponed
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Troll Scoop: The Lunatics Await Revenge
Troll Scoop: The Lunatics Await Revenge
We'll start with last weekend. Loved It: Ferris State's response to game one. The Bulldogs opened the season and were promptly dropped 4-0 by Canisius. An early rash of penalties, a failed major power play and two odd man rushes against sank Ferris State. The next morning,
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Michigan Tech provides details to ticket holders of Friday's postponed game
Michigan Tech provides details to ticket holders of Friday's postponed game
Michigan Tech has provided the following email to help fans determine their best option regarding purchased tickets for Friday's postponed game vs. Minnesota. Dear Hockey Ticket Holder, We are extremely sorry for Friday's game postponement and sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. As a result of the postponement, there
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Chasing MacNaughton S8E1&2: Technical Difficulties and Welcome to the Real World
Chasing MacNaughton S8E1&2: Technical Difficulties and Welcome to the Real World
In Season 8, Episode 1 of the Chasing McNaughton Podcast, host Tim Braun and co-host Nathan Cima break down the CCHA preseason landscape, with a heavy focus on Michigan Tech's roster turnover and conference-wide predictions. Michigan Tech's losses: The departure of Jack Anderson leaves a hole
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Series Preview: Wildcats open 50th season at home vs. Miami of Ohio
Series Preview: Wildcats open 50th season at home vs. Miami of Ohio
It's been a long offseason, but college hockey is finally back this week. The Wildcats open their season on home ice for the first time since the 2022-23 season opener against Bowling Green. The Wildcats welcome a former CCHA rival in Miami of Ohio Red Hawks, who they
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Troll Scoop: Creating Cohesion, and Re-Forming Program Pillars
Troll Scoop: Creating Cohesion, and Re-Forming Program Pillars
Practice is pacy. They spend almost all of it in motion. It opens with small area games. The video boards are on - today is Forecheck Day. Basic team principles for each position group and the over-riding tenants to each are posted up there as reminders. Western Michigan transfer Ryan
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Yooper Scoop: Wildcats prepare for 50th anniversary season
Yooper Scoop: Wildcats prepare for 50th anniversary season
We're only about a week away from the Wildcats' season opener vs. Miami (OH), and the Cats are destined to get out of that last-place slump they've been in for the past two seasons. Backed by their star sophomore goaltender and Richter Award nominee Oliver Auyeung-Ashton,
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Old Dog: An Old Rivalry Remembered and Renewed
Old Dog: An Old Rivalry Remembered and Renewed
Since Minnesota is visiting the JMac this weekend, renewing one of the most intense rivalries in college hockey history, it’s a good time for the Old Dog to tell the tale of three seasons in the 1970’s. This period (73-74, 74-75 and 75-76) is almost
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Troll Scoop: A Top 15 Incoming Class, and Notes on Goal Prevention
Troll Scoop: A Top 15 Incoming Class, and Notes on Goal Prevention
The only CCHA horn to sound on Quarterfinal Sunday last Spring was in Mankato. Everyone else watched with bated breath as the Bulldogs battled their way to their first deciding game three of a playoff series since the spring of 2013. The Bulldogs finished last in the league in goals
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Yooper Scoop- Wildcat women prepare for season opener vs Hope
Yooper Scoop- Wildcat women prepare for season opener vs Hope
We're only a few weeks away from the men's side home opener, but before that, we'll get some early Wildcats action from the women to kick off the hockey year. After a solid national tournament run last season, the Wildcats will look to bring that same power
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We're probably a week or 2 away from another recruiting patreon extra podcast with a few final pieces left to put together for the 2025-26 Roster. Stay tuned for that likely in early July with @tbraunthg.bsky.social and Nathan Cima.
Rylan Gould has accelerated his arrival to Michigan Tech after originally committing for the 2026-27 season. Gould will suit up for the Huskies this coming fall and likely play Center. For more check out techhockeyguide.com/2025/06/19/h...
Huskies add Jack Anderson from Lindenwood via the Transfer Portal. Anderson is 6’6” and led the Lions in minutes last season. For more check out techhockeyguide.com/2025/06/19/h...
Huskies Continue to Bolster Blue Line After adding former Lindenwood defenseman Joe Prouty, new head coach Bill Muckalt has made yet another addition from his old program, securing a commitment from Prouty’s defensive partner, Jack Anderson. Anderson possesses the kind of physical tools that…
Huskies Continue to Bolster Blue Line
After adding former Lindenwood defenseman Joe Prouty, new head coach Bill Muckalt has made yet another addition from his old program, securing a commitment from Prouty’s defensive partner, Jack Anderson. Anderson possesses the kind of physical tools that coaches, scouts, and GMs dream of having in their lineups. Standing at 6’6” and being a plus skater, Anderson has a rare blend of length and mobility that allows him to eat up ice in transition and cover ground seamlessly.
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He’s Back! Houghton, MI (June 4, 2025) - The following statement has been released today by Tech Hockey Guide with regards to Isaac Gordon’s future career plans: “He’s back.” Isaac Gordon has reneged on his commitment to the University of North Dakota and will instead withdraw from the transfer…
He’s Back!
Houghton, MI (June 4, 2025) - The following statement has been released today by Tech Hockey Guide with regards to Isaac Gordon’s future career plans: “He’s back.” Isaac Gordon has reneged on his commitment to the University of North Dakota and will instead withdraw from the transfer portal and return to Michigan Tech this fall. This is monumental news for Michigan Tech hockey.
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With the coaching change, Isaac Gordon has decided not to transfer to North Dakota and will return to Michigan Tech for his Junior season. For more information, check out @techhockeyguide.com and techhockeyguide.com/2025/06/04/h...
MTU will play SCSU with series in 2026-27 and 2027-28. These will be the first meetings since March 2015 in Fargo. Their last trip to St Cloud was March 1-2, 2013 and SCSU’s last trip to Houghton was Feb. 24-25, 2012. Check out this week’s episodes for more from coach Muckalt.
Here is what we've got on tap for our next 4 episodes: 1) This week (rec 3/17) former Husky Jim Carroll 2) Next week (rec 3/24) Dave Ellis & Nathan Cima to wrap up the 2024-25 season 3) In April (rec 4/21) Coach Bob Daniels & Harrison Watt 4) In May (rec TBD) CCHA Commissioner Don Lucia
With the Michigan Tech Hockey season officially over we're transitioning to our offseason schedule. We took last week off to digest but we've been working hard to plan some special episodes for you over the next couple months... Stay Tuned for information