
Central Michigan Basketball Bolsters Staff with Veteran Coach and Development Director
The university announced new appointments that bring extensive coaching experience and operational expertise to the men’s basketball program.
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The university announced new appointments that bring extensive coaching experience and operational expertise to the men’s basketball program.

After a 33‑goal, 21‑assist season with the Grand Rapids Griffins and a recent one‑year extension, winger John Leonard is poised to fight for a permanent NHL roster spot with the Red Wings or via trade.

Grand Rapids has signed ECHL MVP and Defenseman of the Year Marcus Crawford to a one‑year AHL contract, a move that reinforces a crowded defensive corps and ties together a familiar coaching link.

After a career marked by triumphs and trials, Jack Campbell announced his retirement via Instagram, opening up about mental health, his time with several NHL teams, and his new path as a life coach
Ferris State opens the season ranked No. 1 after four of the last five national titles, while Grand Valley State aims to rebound from a 7‑3 campaign.

The Los Angeles Kings announced a series of contracts that could reshape their blue line and forward corps heading into the 2026‑27 season.

The Detroit Red Wings dealt veteran prospect Sebastian Cossa for a first‑round pick, using it to select J.P. Hurlbert while Michal Postova's breakout performance reshapes the team's goaltending depth.

The Detroit Red Wings have committed to a two-year, two-way contract with defense prospect William Wallinder, a move that could reshape their blue-line depth and waiver strategy.
The 2026‑27 men’s ice‑hockey schedules for the University of Michigan and Michigan State were released this week, highlighting a slate of marquee non‑conference games, a Hall of Fame Game appearance in Austin, and the ongoing recruitment battle for projected No. 1 NHL draft pick Landon DuPont.

Princeton’s men’s soccer team adds six international recruits after a record‑breaking 2025 season, bringing fresh talent and community spirit to the 2026 roster

The Lions will play 16 home games at Centene Community Ice Center, open against Arizona State and Lake Superior State, travel to Colorado, host Maryville in December, compete in the Great Lakes Invitational, and finish the season with a United Collegiate Hockey Cup appearance in March.

After a rocky start in the American Hockey League, Rasmus Kumpulainen found his footing in the ECHL, showed signs of progress upon returning, and now faces a critical two‑year window to cement his place in the Wild’s plans.

Michigan’s title‑defending squad will meet Houston in Grand Rapids, while also scheduling games across major U.S. cities, as new transfers and a high‑ranking recruiting class aim to keep the Wolverines dominant.

In a recent interview, Coach Kelvin Sampson outlined the challenges facing college athletics, from the proposed 'five‑for‑five' eligibility rule to the financial demands of the NIL era, while sharing updates on his team's offseason progress and upcoming exhibition matchup.

The Detroit Red Wings have not made the playoffs in ten years. With financial resources, a deep prospect pool, and a clear need for a top-six center and defensive upgrades, General Manager Steve Yzerman faces a critical offseason that could finally end the drought.

Dominik Shine, a 33‑year‑old forward signed through the 2027‑28 season, has turned a late‑blooming NHL debut into a leadership role with the Detroit Red Wings and their AHL affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins.