Michigan Wolverines News: Hockey wins a thriller, Warde’s statement on Jim Harbaugh and more
In our latest Michigan Wolverines news roundup, the hockey team knocks off No. 2, Warde Manuel releases a statement on Jim Harbaugh, and more.
The Michigan hockey team suffered a heartbreaking loss to No. 2 Minnesota on Friday night as the Wolverines lost a lead with about five seconds left on the clock in regulation, then, lost the game when the Gophers scored with eight seconds left in overtime.
Michigan hockey, ranked No. 8 in the country right now, battled the Gophers to a 4-4 tie in regulation, sending the game to overtime once again, but this time, the Wolverines prevailed as Jacob Truscott found the back of the net for the game-winner.
Erik Portillo had another stellar night between the pipes for the Michigan Wolverines stopping 26 of the 30 shots he saved. Adam Fantilli also scored twice for the Wolverines, while Luke Hughes assisted on three goals.
The Wolverines will be back on their home ice next week for a two-game set against Penn State. Michigan is 14-9-1 overall as well as 6-8 in the Big Ten.
Warde Manuel releases statement on Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh
There’s no doubt that there has been some real tension between Michigan football head coach Jim Harbaugh and Athletic Director Warde Manuel.
The two reportedly haven’t spoken in months, except through others. Yet, Harbaugh called Santa Ono to let him know he would stay as head coach. Ono said that he informed Warde Manuel and finally Warde put out this statement on Friday.
Michigan AD Warde Manuel just sent this update regarding Jim Harbaugh and the football program to the Michigan Athletics community: pic.twitter.com/1FbrX1nrmA
— Alejandro Zúñiga (@ByAZuniga) January 20, 2023
"“We are also excited at the recent news involving coach Harbaugh’s commitment to continue leading our program and announcements from many student-athletes of their intentions to return to school instead of seeking professional opportunities. Options abound for people throughout this program; I am heartened that they choose to further their education and careers here at U-M and I look forward to announcing specifics.”"
Michigan Wolverines stand out in NFL playoffs
It’s divisional playoff weekend in the NFL and Saturday was an exciting day for some former Michigan football players as Chad Henne came off the bench to throw a touchdown in the first half of the Chiefs’ win over the Jaguars.
Patrick Mahomes injured his ankle and missed part of the second quarter. Henne, the former Michigan football quarterback, engineered a 98-yard drive and threw a TD pass. Frank Clark, another former Michigan Wolverine, notched a sack and two tackles for loss.
In the nightcap, Brandon Graham was another former Michigan EDGE that stood out and notched a sack in the Eagles’ 38-7 win over the Giants.
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A few more former Michigan Wolverines will be in action on Sunday as Chris Evans and Daxton Hill will be playing for the Bengals against the Bills, while Ambry Thomas is on the 49ers who will be facing off against the Cowboys who have Sean McKeon on their roster.