The University of Michigan men’s hockey program entered the offseason with momentum still humming from a 31‑8‑1 record that placed it among the nation’s elite. The offense topped the country while the defense ranked eleventh, setting a high bar for the upcoming season.
Head coach Brandon Naurato, who took over in 2025, used the break to rebuild the roster, infusing it with a mix of veteran leadership and promising newcomers as the Wolverines gear up for the next campaign.
Key Additions
Landon DuPont, one of only nine players to earn exceptional player status from the CHL, is projected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2027 NHL Draft, adding elite offensive upside to the lineup.
Cameron Reid, a 6‑foot left‑handed defenseman and first‑round selection of the Nashville Predators in the 2025 Draft, captained the Kitchener Rangers to a Memorial Cup championship and posted 76 points last season, earning a spot on the All‑Tournament team.
Reid will join a deep Michigan blue line that includes Henry Mews, Ben Robertson, Asher Barnett, Drew Schock and Dakoda Rheaume‑Mullen, giving the team a balanced mix of size, skill and experience.
Coach Naurato expects the new pieces to mesh quickly, projecting Reid among the top four defensemen and anticipating that DuPont’s arrival will further elevate the Wolverines’ already potent attack.