What league does Univ. of Michigan play in?

Univ. of Michigan play in the NCAA.

Where is Univ. of Michigan based?

Univ. of Michigan is based in Ann Arbor, MI, USA.

Who is the head coach of Univ. of Michigan?

The head coach of Univ. of Michigan is John Giordano.

Who is the captain of Univ. of Michigan?

The captain of Univ. of Michigan is Timothy Manning.

What arena does Univ. of Michigan play in?

Univ. of Michigan play their home games at Yost Ice Arena in Ann Arbor, MI, USA.

What are the team colors of Univ. of Michigan?

The team colors of Univ. of Michigan are Blue + Yellow.

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1980-1981 Season

Univ. of Michigan were 23-17 in the 1980-81 NCAA season with 30 points, 5th in the WCHA and 8th overall.

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1980-1981 Univ. of Michigan Roster

Univ. of Michigan — 1980-1981 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#29	Paul Fricker (G)	65	1960	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'1"	190	L
	#35	Peter Mason (G)	-		Amherst, NY, USA	6'0"	170	-
	#30	Robert Sutton (G)	-		Oakville, ON, CAN	5'10"	165	-
	#1	Rudy Varvari (G)	67	1959	Dearborn Heights, MI, USA	5'8"	185	-
DEFENSEMEN
	#24	John Blum (D)	67	1959	Detroit, MI, USA	6'3"	205	R
	#25	Paul Brandrup (D)	66	1960	Rochester, MN, USA	6'0"	181	-
	#2	Keith Carter (D)	-		Hudson, MA, USA	6'1"	179	-
	#3	Brian Lundberg (D)	66	1960	Burnaby, BC, CAN	5'11"	187	R
	#4	Timothy Manning (D)"C"	67	1959	Dearborn Heights, MI, USA	5'10"	174	L
	#6	Mark Perry (D)	67	1959	Ann Arbor, MI, USA	6'0"	201	-
	#7	Steve Richmond (D)	66	1959	Chicago, IL, USA	6'1"	205	L
	#5	Dave Richter (D)	66	1960	St. Boniface, MB, CAN	6'5"	225	R
FORWARDS
	#9	Vincent Augimeri (F)	-		Oshawa, ON, CAN	5'10"	165	L
	#10	Bruno Baseotto (RW/C)	66	1960	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'10"	170	R
	#20	Roger Bourne (F)	67	1959	Ann Arbor, MI, USA	-	-	-
	#8	David Fardig (C)	-		Ann Arbor, MI, USA	5'8"	172	-
	#19	Gord Hampson (F)	67	1959	Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'3"	220	-
	#22	Donald Krussman (LW)	-		Fraser, MI, USA	6'2"	194	-
	#11	Jeff Mars (F)	67	1958	Duluth, MN, USA	6'0"	201	R
	#18	Dennis May (RW)	67	1959	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'10"	170	-
	#23	James McCauley (RW)	-		Detroit, MI, USA	5'10"	174	R
	#26	Kelly McCrimmon (RW)	65	1960	Plenty, SK, CAN	5'9"	179	R
	#21	Joe Milburn (LW/C)	62	1963	Snow Lake, MB, CAN	5'8"	174	L
	#15	William Reid (RW)	-		Dryden, ON, CAN	5'8"	176	-
	#16	Ted Speers (C)	65	1961	Ann Arbor, MI, USA	5'11"	190	R
	#27	Jeff Tessier (LW)	67	1959	Windsor, ON, CAN	5'11"	165	-
	#14	Brad Tippett (LW)		1959	Prince Albert, SK, CAN	5'11"	181	L
	#28	J.T. Todd (C)	-		St. Clair Shores, MI, USA	5'10"	174	-
Position: G: 2, D: 7, F: 12Av Age: 21.17 yearsAv Ht: 5'11"Av Wt: 187 lbsCompare with other teams »

1980-1981 Univ. of Michigan Staff

Head CoachJohn Giordano
Equipment ManagerDave Marich
Equipment ManagerAdam White
Graduate Asst. CoachJeff Jackson

Team Staff History

1980-1981 Univ. of Michigan Captains

"C"

Timothy Manning

Team Captaincy History

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1980-1981 Univ. of Michigan Demographics

Univ. of Michigan Facts

Plays in: NCAA Division I
Team Colors: Blue + Yellow
Town: Ann Arbor, MI, USA Map
Founded: -

1980-1981 Univ. of Michigan Roster Facts

Nationalities

15 players
13 players

Experience

Univ. of Michigan: 1 850 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Yost Ice Arena
Location: Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Capacity: 6 637
Construction Year: 1973

Univ. of Michigan Games

Univ. of Michigan — 1980-1981 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
10/17/2026 01:00 AM UTC	Univ. of Denver	Univ. of Michigan	-	NCAA
10/10/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Univ. of Michigan	Univ. of Alaska-Anchorage	-	NCAA
10/09/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Univ. of Michigan	Univ. of Alaska-Anchorage	10 - 1	NCAA
10/03/2026 10:07 PM UTC	Bowling Green State Univ.	Univ. of Michigan	3 - 4	NCAA
10/02/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Univ. of Michigan	Bowling Green State Univ.	7 - 2	NCAA

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Latest Transactions

Univ. of Michigan — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
08/25/2026	Confirmed	joining	Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll (F)	Medicine Hat Tigers	Details
08/22/2026	Confirmed	joining	Dima Zhilkin (F)	Saginaw Spirit	Details
07/01/2026	Confirmed	joining	Levi Harper (D)	Saginaw Spirit	Details
06/24/2026	Confirmed	joining	Landon DuPont (D)	Everett Silvertips	Details
06/20/2026	Confirmed	joining	Kane Barch (F)	U.S. National U17 Team	Details
06/18/2026	Confirmed	joining	Cameron Reid (D)	Kitchener Rangers	Details
06/13/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Luca Fantilli (D)	Charlotte Checkers	Details
05/22/2026	Confirmed	joining	Jack Nesbitt (F)	Windsor Spitfires	Details

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Univ. of Michigan History and Standings

Univ. of Michigan — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	NCAA	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2025-2026	NCAA	39	26	7	-	5	0	178	92	88	2.26	1	Frozen Four
2024-2025	NCAA	36	12	14	-	6	1	112	118	49	1.36	5	Conference QF loss
2023-2024	NCAA	41	22	14	-	1	1	169	125	69	1.68	3	Frozen Four
2022-2023	NCAA	41	26	12	3	-	-	171	128	38	0.93	2	Frozen Four
2021-2022	NCAA	42	31	10	1	-	-	167	94	51	1.21	2	Frozen Four
2020-2021	NCAA	26	15	10	1	-	-	91	51	32	1.23	3	-
2019-2020	NCAA	36	18	14	4	-	-	98	72	38	1.06	3	-
2018-2019	NCAA	36	13	16	7	-	-	110	114	34	0.94	5	-
2017-2018	NCAA	40	22	15	3	-	-	136	121	38	0.95	3	Frozen Four
2016-2017	NCAA	35	13	19	3	-	-	92	111	22	0.63	5	-
2015-2016	NCAA	38	25	8	5	-	-	181	115	41	1.08	2	Quarterfinal loss
2014-2015	NCAA	37	22	15	0	-	-	143	107	36	0.97	3	-
2013-2014	NCAA	35	18	13	4	-	-	107	89	33	0.94	3	-
2012-2013	NCAA	40	18	19	3	-	-	129	130	36	0.9	7	-
2011-2012	NCAA	41	24	13	4	-	-	132	89	50	1.22	2	First round loss
2010-2011	NCAA	44	29	11	4	-	-	146	98	61	1.39	1	Final loss
2009-2010	NCAA	45	26	18	1	-	-	148	102	43	0.96	7	Quarterfinal loss
2008-2009	NCAA	41	29	12	0	-	-	145	84	40	0.98	2	First round loss
2007-2008	NCAA	43	33	6	4	-	-	170	89	44	1.02	1	Frozen Four
2006-2007	NCAA	41	26	14	1	-	-	174	129	37	0.9	2	First round loss
2005-2006	NCAA	41	21	15	5	-	-	147	125	31	0.76	3	First round loss
2004-2005	NCAA	42	31	8	3	-	-	178	103	48	1.14	1	Quarterfinal loss
2003-2004	NCAA	43	27	14	2	-	-	151	104	38	0.88	1	Quarterfinal loss
2002-2003	NCAA	43	30	10	3	-	-	167	103	39	0.91	2	Frozen Four
2001-2002	NCAA	44	28	11	5	-	-	154	102	42	0.95	1	Frozen Four
2000-2001	NCAA	45	27	13	5	-	-	167	110	35	0.78	2	Frozen Four
1999-2000	NCAA	41	27	10	4	-	-	161	104	41	1	1	Quarterfinal loss
1998-1999	NCAA	42	25	11	6	-	-	134	94	39	0.93	2	Quarterfinal loss
1997-1998	NCAA	46	34	11	1	-	-	163	108	45	0.98	2	Champion

Univ. of Michigan Stars And Cult Players

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Univ. of Michigan — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Jacob Hayhurst (F)	2026-2027	Jukurit	Liiga	13	5	8	13	0
2.	Emil Öhrvall (F)	2026-2027	Rostock Piranhas	Oberliga	7	3	8	11	4
3.	Robbie Czarnik (F)	2026-2027	Ravensburg Towerstars	DEL 2	7	3	5	8	10
4.	Kyle Connor (F)	2026-2027	Winnipeg Jets	NHL	4	5	2	7	0
5.	Quinn Hughes (D)	2026-2027	Minnesota Wild	NHL	4	2	4	6	0
6.	Jimmy Lambert (F)	2026-2027	Augsburger Panther	DEL	6	2	4	6	6
7.	Nick Pastujov (F)	2026-2027	BIK Karlskoga	HockeyAllsvenskan	9	2	4	6	8
8.	Brian Lebler (F)	2026-2027	Black Wings Linz	ICEHL	9	3	2	5	12
9.	Owen Power (D)	2026-2027	Buffalo Sabres	NHL	4	1	4	5	0
10.	Brendan Brisson (F)	2026-2027	Toronto Marlies	AHL	3	2	2	4	2

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Univ. of Michigan — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	20.07
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	21.00
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	21.93

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Univ. of Michigan — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Brendan Morrison (F)	155	102	182	284
2.	Denny Felsner (F)	162	139	122	261
3.	Brian Wiseman (F)	166	84	165	249
4.	David Roberts (F)	169	90	157	247
5.	Dave Debol (F)	156	112	134	246

Franchise All-Time Goals

Univ. of Michigan — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Denny Felsner (F)	162	139	122	261
2.	Neil Celley (F)	27	119	39	158
3.	Dave Debol (F)	156	112	134	246
4.	Kris Manery (F)	163	111	97	208
5.	David Oliver (F)	152	107	98	205

Franchise All-Time Assists

Univ. of Michigan — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Brendan Morrison (F)	155	102	182	284
2.	Brian Wiseman (F)	166	84	165	249
3.	David Roberts (F)	169	90	157	247
4.	T.J. Hensick (F)	164	75	147	222
5.	Brad Jones (F)	147	89	138	227

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Univ. of Michigan — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Chris Tamer (D)	169	19	78	515
2.	Jason Botterill (F)	149	103	185	483
3.	Alex Roberts (D)	158	24	80	415
4.	Warren Luhning (F)	157	72	157	392
5.	Myles O'Connor (D)	156	33	138	353

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Univ. of Michigan — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Ted Kramer (F)	173	70	70	140
2.	Chad Langlais (D)	173	13	68	81
3.	Carl Hagelin (F)	171	61	91	152
4.	Mike Stone (F)	171	41	60	101
5.	Don Stone (F)	170	83	89	172

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Univ. of Michigan — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Gordon McMillan (F)	92	99	213	2.32
2.	Murray Eaves (F)	56	48	119	2.13
3.	Gary Butler (F)	53	63	113	2.13
4.	Walter Gacek (F)	78	90	159	2.04
5.	Al Renfrew (F)	89	91	172	1.93

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Univ. of Michigan — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Dave Debol (F)	1976-1977	NCAA	45	43	56	99	2.20	40
2.	Denny Felsner (F)	1991-1992	NCAA	44	42	52	94	2.14	46
3.	Brendan Morrison (F)	1996-1997	NCAA	43	31	57	88	2.05	52
4.	Murray Eaves (F)	1979-1980	NCAA	33	36	49	85	2.58	34
5.	Neil Celley (F)	1950-1951	NCAA	27	40	39	79	2.93	-

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Univ. of Michigan — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Dave Debol (F)	1976-1977	NCAA	45	43	56	99	2.20	40
2.	Red Berenson (F)	1961-1962	NCAA	28	43	27	70	2.50	40
3.	Vic Heyliger (F)	1936-1937	NCAA	-	43	-	-	-	-
4.	Denny Felsner (F)	1991-1992	NCAA	44	42	52	94	2.14	46
5.	Neil Celley (F)	1950-1951	NCAA	27	40	39	79	2.93	-

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Univ. of Michigan — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Brendan Morrison (F)	1996-1997	NCAA	43	31	57	88	2.05	52
2.	Dave Debol (F)	1976-1977	NCAA	45	43	56	99	2.20	40
3.	Brendan Morrison (F)	1994-1995	NCAA	39	23	53	76	1.95	42
4.	Denny Felsner (F)	1991-1992	NCAA	44	42	52	94	2.14	46
5.	Gordon Wilkie (F)	1963-1964	NCAA	-	16	51	67	-	20

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Univ. of Michigan — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Jack Johnson (D)	2005-2006	NCAA	38	10	22	32	0.84	149
2.	Chris Tamer (D)	1989-1990	NCAA	42	2	7	9	0.21	147
3.	Jason Botterill (F)	1995-1996	NCAA	37	32	25	57	1.54	143
4.	Doug Lindskog (F)	1975-1976	NCAA	40	19	40	59	1.48	137
5.	Chris Tamer (D)	1990-1991	NCAA	45	8	19	27	0.60	130