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Our super Swede is headed to the Music City! 🎶

Congratulations Erik Påhlsson! 〽️ https://t.co/cwTyk09Wwu

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Michigan's incoming freshman Christian Humphreys is selected by the Colorado Avalanche in the seventh round of the #NHLDraft

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A second hometown pick for the Spartans this round - USNTDP product and White Lake native  Austin Baker was selected by the Detroit Red Wings https://t.co/kMsljvD5rc

USNTDP centerman Lucas VanVliet can add "future Golden Knight" to his resume next to "future Spartan"!  Congrats! https://t.co/V1N1gZZfCx

What a dream for Patrick Geary - the Buffalo native is selected by the Sabres in the sixth round.  Joins classmate Maxim Štrbák in the pipeline. https://t.co/LyCJa1GSnA

John Whipple is headed to Detroit!

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Congrats to incoming Buckeye Noah Powell, who was selected by the @NHLFlyers❗️

The forward led the USHL in goals and PPG in 2023-24.

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Another Gopher to Buffalo! 〽️

Congratulations to Brodie Ziemer on being selected 71st overall by the @BuffaloSabres! https://t.co/EW3rgzx2RE

Day 2 at Sphere 😎

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Good morning, #Gophers! ☀️

Day ✌️ of the NHL Draft begins today at 10:30 am CT.

Follow along as the future members of #PrideOnIce look to hear their names called!

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LAS VEGAS — Twelve players with connections to the Big Ten Conference were chosen in the 2024 Upper Deck NHL Draft, held June 28-29 at Sphere. This year's draft class includes current Big Ten players and future commitments. Michigan State landed four selections while Michigan and Minnesota had three picks each. Ohio State and Notre Dame also have incoming players who were chosen.&nbsp; Since forming a hockey conference in 2013-14, the Big Ten has attracted 34 first-round selections, including eight top-five recipients. Listed below are this year's selections: 2024 NHL DRAFT&nbsp; <table style="overflow-x: scroll;text-align: center;"><colgroup data-width='999.0011988004794'><col style="width:23.675690529723788%"/><col style="width:17.62159295136282%"/><col style="width:10.05409597836161%"/><col style="width:8.540536583785368%"/><col style="width:21.72969130812348%"/><col style="width:18.37839264864294%"/></colgroup><tbody style="text-align: center;"><tr style="text-align: center;"><td class="bgcolor-blue" style="text-align: center;">NAME</td><td class="bgcolor-blue" style="text-align: center;">SCHOOL</td><td class="bgcolor-blue" style="text-align: center;">ROUND</td><td class="bgcolor-blue" style="text-align: center;">PICK</td><td class="bgcolor-blue" style="text-align: center;">NHL TEAM</td><td class="bgcolor-blue" style="text-align: center;">2023-24 TEAM</td></tr><tr style="text-align: center;"><td style="text-align: center;">Artyom Levshunov, D</td><td style="text-align: center;">Michigan State</td><td style="text-align: center;">1st</td><td style="text-align: center;">2</td><td style="text-align: center;">Chicago Blackhawks</td><td style="text-align: center;">Michigan State</td></tr><tr style="text-align: center;"><td style="text-align: center;">Michael Hage, C</td><td style="text-align: center;">Michigan</td><td style="text-align: center;">1st</td><td style="text-align: center;">21</td><td style="text-align: center;">Montreal Canadiens</td><td style="text-align: center;">Chicago (USHL)</td></tr><tr style="text-align: center;"><td style="text-align: center;">Gabriel Eliasson, D</td><td style="text-align: center;">Michigan</td><td style="text-align: center;">2nd</td><td style="text-align: center;">39</td><td style="text-align: center;">Ottawa Senators</td><td style="text-align: center;">HV71 Jr.</td></tr><tr style="text-align: center;"><td style="text-align: center;">Brodie Ziemer, RW</td><td style="text-align: center;">Minnesota</td><td style="text-align: center;">3rd</td><td style="text-align: center;">71</td><td style="text-align: center;">Buffalo Sabres</td><td style="text-align: center;">USNTDP</td></tr><tr style="text-align: center;"><td style="text-align: center;">Nicholas Kempf, G</td><td style="text-align: center;">Notre Dame</td><td style="text-align: center;">4th</td><td style="text-align: center;">114</td><td style="text-align: center;">Washington Capitals</td><td style="text-align: center;">USNTDP</td></tr><tr style="text-align: center;"><td style="text-align: center;">John Whipple, D</td><td style="text-align: center;">Minnesota</td><td style="text-align: center;">5th</td><td style="text-align: center;">144</td><td style="text-align: center;">Detroit Red Wings</td><td style="text-align: center;">USNTDP</td></tr><tr style="text-align: center;"><td style="text-align: center;">Noah Powell, RW</td><td style="text-align: center;">Ohio State</td><td style="text-align: center;">5th</td><td style="text-align: center;">148</td><td style="text-align: center;">Philadelphia Flyers</td><td style="text-align: center;">Dubuque (USHL)</td></tr><tr style="text-align: center;"><td style="text-align: center;">Patrick Geary, D</td><td style="text-align: center;">Michigan State</td><td style="text-align: center;">6th</td><td style="text-align: center;">172</td><td style="text-align: center;">Buffalo Sabres</td><td style="text-align: center;">Michigan State</td></tr><tr style="text-align: center;"><td style="text-align: center;">Lucas Van Vliet, C</td><td style="text-align: center;">Michigan State</td><td style="text-align: center;">7th</td><td style="text-align: center;">197</td><td style="text-align: center;">Vegas Golden Knights</td><td style="text-align: center;">USNTDP</td></tr><tr style="text-align: center;"><td style="text-align: center;">Austin Baker, LW</td><td style="text-align: center;">Michigan State</td><td style="text-align: center;">7th</td><td style="text-align: center;">203</td><td style="text-align: center;">Detroit Red Wings</td><td style="text-align: center;">USNTDP</td></tr><tr style="text-align: center;"><td style="text-align: center;">Erik Påhlsson, C</td><td style="text-align: center;">Minnesota</td><td style="text-align: center;">7th</td><td style="text-align: center;">213</td><td style="text-align: center;">Nashville Predators</td><td style="text-align: center;">Dubuque (USHL)</td></tr><tr style="text-align: center;"><td style="text-align: center;">Christian Humphreys, C</td><td style="text-align: center;">Michigan</td><td style="text-align: center;">7th</td><td style="text-align: center;">215</td><td style="text-align: center;">Colorado Avalanche</td><td style="text-align: center;">USNTDP</td></tr></tbody></table>

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Artyom Levshunov MSU / Michael Hage, MICH Photos: Jayson Hajdu / College Hockey Inc. LAS VEGAS — Two players with ties to the Big Ten Conference were chosen in the first round of the 2024 Upper Deck NHL Draft held Friday at sold-out Sphere. Michigan State's Artyom Levshunov went second overall to the Chicago Blackhawks, becoming the eighth top-five selection since the Big Ten Hockey Conference started play in 2013-14. Levshunov was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and an All-Big Ten First Team selection as a freshman last season. Incoming Michigan freshman Michael Hage was selected 21st overall by the Montreal Canadiens. He skated this past season with the USHL Chicago Steel. Hage will become the 34th first-rounder to compete in the Big Ten. The NHL Draft continues Saturday (11:30 a.m. ET) with rounds two through seven. The NHL Network will provide broadcast coverage. In addition to the Draft, it has been a busy week of accolades for Big Ten players competing in the NHL. Michigan's Quinn Hughes captured the Norris Trophy as the league's top defenseman and was named to the NHL All-Star First Team. Minnesota Golden Gophers Logan Cooley and Brock Faber along with Michigan's Luke Hughes were named to the NHL All-Rookie Team. Gopher Kyle Okposo helped the Florida Panthers to the Stanley Cup championship while Michigan's Zach Hyman scored 16 goals for Edmonton to lead all players during the Stanley Cup playoffs.

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<a href="https://assets.contentstack.io/v3/assets/bltca750cef518bc6e4/blt678a020259cf0efa/667adadc39d09842b74bcf9d/2023-24_Big_Ten_Sportsmanship_Award_Honorees.pdf" target="_self">2023-24 SPORTSMANSHIP HONOREES</a>ROSEMONT, Ill. – On Tuesday, the Big Ten Conference announced the 28 honorees named Outstanding Sportsmanship Award winners for the 2023-24 academic year. These standouts were chosen from a group of 350 students honored throughout the academic year who had displayed positive sportsmanship.One member of each varsity sports team on every campus was chosen by his or her institution as a Sportsmanship Award honoree, and two Outstanding Sportsmanship Award winners were then selected from each institution. All of the Sportsmanship Award winners have distinguished themselves through sportsmanship and ethical behavior. In addition, these honorees must be in good academic standing and must have demonstrated good citizenship outside of the sports-competition setting.The 2023-24 Big Ten Outstanding Sportsmanship Award winners appear below, and the complete list of Sportsmanship Award honorees for all sports from each school can be viewed <a href="https://assets.contentstack.io/v3/assets/bltca750cef518bc6e4/blt678a020259cf0efa/667adadc39d09842b74bcf9d/2023-24_Big_Ten_Sportsmanship_Award_Honorees.pdf" target="_self">here</a>.2023-24 Outstanding Sportsmanship Award WinnersILLINOIS Isaiah Williams, Football Jessica McDowell, Women’s Track &amp; FieldINDIANA Aaron Casey, Football Caroline Craig, Women’s GolfIOWA Jay Higgins, Football Kate Martin, Women’s BasketballMARYLAND Jahmir Young, Men’s Basketball Olivia Weir, Women’s GymnasticsMICHIGAN Jacob Truscott, Men’s Ice Hockey Serena Brimacombe, Field HockeyMICHIGAN STATE Nicolas Müller, Men’s Ice Hockey Macy Lee, SoftballMINNESOTA Parker Fox, Men’s Basketball Katie Horak, Women’s GymnasticsNEBRASKA Peyton Robb, Wrestling Cecelia Ossi, Women‘s RifleNORTHWESTERN Gleb Blekher, Men’s Tennis Natalie Chizzo, VolleyballOHIO STATE Nick Feldman, Wrestling Sarah Sue Morbitzer, VolleyballPENN STATE Beau Bartlett, Wrestling Julie Gough, Women’s Ice HockeyPURDUE Praise Aniamaka, Men’s Track &amp; Field Carmen Gallardo Guevara, Women’s TennisRUTGERS Xavier Marcoux, Men’s Golf Leigha Devine, Women’s GolfWISCONSIN Tim Bielic, Men’s Soccer MJ Hammill, Volleyball

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Today, the NCAA and the five autonomy conferences released a joint statement on the agreement of settlement terms.“The five autonomy conferences and the NCAA agreeing to settlement terms is an important step in the continuing reform of college sports that will provide benefits to student-athletes and provide clarity in college athletics across all divisions for years to come. This settlement is also a roadmap for college sports leaders and Congress to ensure this uniquely American institution can continue to provide unmatched opportunity for millions of students. All of Division I made today’s progress possible, and we all have work to do to implement the terms of the agreement as the legal process continues.&nbsp;We look forward to working with our various student-athlete leadership groups to write the next chapter of college sports.”– Joint Statement from NCAA President Charlie Baker, ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips, Ph.D., Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti, Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark, Pac-12 Commissioner Teresa Gould, SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey

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NCAA and Autonomy Conferences Agree on Settlement

Trey Augustine / Photo courtesy of Michigan State Athletics ROSEMONT, Ill. — The Big Ten Conference will be represented with nine former/current players participating in the 2024 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, taking place May 10-26, in Prague and Ostrava, Czechia. Canada: Owen Power (Michigan / Buffalo Sabres) Great Britain: Brett Perlini (Michigan State / Halle MEC 04-Germany) United States: Trey Augustine (Michigan State) Cole Caufield (Wisconsin / Montreal Canadiens) Luke Hughes (Michigan / New Jersey Devils) Luke Kunin (Wisconsin / San Jose Sharks) Dylan Larkin (Michigan / Detroit Red Wings) Jeff Petry (Michigan State / Detroit Red Wings) Zach Werenski (Michigan / Columbus Blue Jackets) Source: College Hockey, Inc.

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Big Ten Players to Compete at IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship

ROSEMONT, Ill. — Chicago's Connor Bedard is sharing the spotlight with two former Big Ten players as finalists were announced for the Calder Memorial Trophy, presented to the NHL's top rookie.The Minnesota Wild's Brock Faber and New Jersey Devils' Luke Hughes excelled in their debut seasons. Faber finished third in rookie scoring with 47 points (8 goals, 39 assists) in 82 games. The defenseman led rookies in ice time while setting Wild rookie records for assists and defenseman scoring. He played three seasons (2020-23) at Minnesota and was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year his junior season.Hughes placed second in rookie scoring, totaling 47 points (9 goals, 38 assists) in 82 contests. A defenseman, he led NHL rookies in power play assists (21) and points (25). Hughes played two seasons (2021-23) at Michigan, earning All-America honors his sophomore campaign.In addition to Faber and Hughes, several other Big Ten products turned in outstanding rookie seasons. Former Golden Gopher Logan Cooley notched 44 points in 82 games with the Arizona Coyotes — his 21 goals ranking second-most among first-year players. Minnesota teammate Matthew Knies compiled 35 points (15 goals, 20 assists) in 80 games for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Michigan's Adam Fantilli missed a portion of the season with the Columbus Blue Jackets, but still managed to collect 27 points (12 goals, 15 assists) in 49 games.In all, 94 Big Ten players appeared in the NHL during the 2023-24 regular season.

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Big Ten Produces Pair of NHL Calder Memorial Trophy Finalists

<a href="https://assets.contentstack.io/v3/assets/bltca750cef518bc6e4/blt09287fd5b9a3ff99/HK_Release_26.pdf" target="_self">OFFICIAL RELEASE</a>SEASON-IN-REVIEW• The 11th season of Big Ten Hockey concluded April 11 at the NCAA Frozen Four as Michigan fell to No. 1 overall seed Boston College, 4-0, in a semifinal game held at the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minn.• The Big Ten sent four teams to the NCAA Tournament, which was tied for the most among conferences. Michigan State earned the conference’s automatic berth while Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin received at-large berths into the 16-team field. Big Ten teams finished 4-4 during the NCAA postseason, which included a head-to-head encounter between Michigan and Michigan State. During the regular season, the Big Ten compiled the best nonconference record in the country with a 54-18-6 mark (.731).• The “Friday Night at the Frozen Four” awards ceremony on April 12 recognized several Big Ten players. Wisconsin senior Kyle McClellan received the Mike Richter Award as the nation’s top goaltender, becoming the third Big Ten netminder to capture the award. Junior forward Dylan Lugris of Penn State earned the Hockey Humanitarian Award, presented to college hockey’s finest citizen. It marked the fourth time a Big Ten player has received that award. Five student-athletes achieved All-America status:&nbsp;AHCA/CCM First Team West&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Gavin Brindley, F, Michigan&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Seamus Casey, D, Michigan &nbsp;AHCA/CCM Second Team WestRutger McGroarty, F, MichiganArtyom Levshunov, D, Michigan StateKyle McClellan, G, Wisconsin• Michigan State became the third team to capture the Big Ten “Double”, winning the conference regular season and tournament titles in the same season. Both championships were a first for the Spartans, who joined Minnesota (2014-15) and Notre Dame (2017-18) in the exclusive club. MSU took over first place in the Big Ten on January 13 and remained in first for seven weeks, clinching the regular season title on March 1 with a 5-2 win at Wisconsin. The Spartans were picked third in the preseason coaches poll after finishing tied for fifth a season ago. Wisconsin finished second in the standings under first-year Head Coach Mike Hastings after placing seventh in 2022-23. The Badgers’ 26 wins were the most since the 2009-10 season.• The Big Ten had four teams finish in the Top 10 in the final USA Today/The Rink Live Poll. Earning spots were Michigan (fourth), Michigan State (fifth), Minnesota (seventh) and Wisconsin (10th).• In NCAA rankings, Michigan led the nation in power play goals (50) and percentage (33.6 percent). Individually, Kyle McClellan paced the country with seven shutouts and a .931 save percentage.• A total of 94 former Big Ten players have appeared in the National Hockey League this season, including three recent signees who earned All-Big Ten honors this season: Gavin Brindley (MICH/Columbus), Frank Nazar III (MICH/Chicago) and Landon Slaggert (ND/Chicago). The Big Ten was home to 59 NHL Draft picks and on the international stage, 12 Big Ten players helped the U.S. National Junior Team to a gold medal at the IIHF World Junior Championship.• Big Ten teams played before large crowds and viewing audiences with five schools ranked among the Top 10 in NCAA attendance.&nbsp; Michigan and Michigan State attracted the largest regular season crowd when 18,410 turned out for the “Duel in the D” at Little Caesars Arena. That attendance was surpassed only by games at the Frozen Four. The Big Ten Tournament Championship Game garnered 136,000 viewers on the Big Ten Network and the 2023-24 season was the third-most watched in BTN history.• The Big Ten Tournament drew record crowds, resulting in attendance records for: quarterfinals round (48,791), semifinal single-game (10,336 at Minnesota), overall single-game (10,837 at Wisconsin) and tournament total (72,237).

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Week 26 Hockey Release (Season-in-Review)

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Two Big Ten Hockey student-athletes received national awards and five players achieved All-America status at the "Friday Night at the Frozen Four" awards ceremony, held Friday evening at the RiverCentre Convention Center.Senior Kyle McClellan of Wisconsin received the Mike Richter Award as the nation's top goaltender. The Manchester, Mo., native recorded a 24-12-1 record, 1.94 goals-against average and .931 save percentage. He led the nation in shutouts (7) and save percentage and ranked second in GAA. McClellan becomes the third Big Ten goalie to win the Richter, joining Minnesota's Jack LaFontaine (2021) and Notre Dame's Cale Morris (2018).Junior forward Dylan Lugris of Penn State earned the Hockey Humanitarian Award, presently annually to college hockey’s finest citizen for leadership in community service. With the assistance of teammates, Lugris organized the charitable Penn State Sled Hockey Classic between the State College Coyotes and the Nittany Lions at Pegula Ice Arena. Lugris helped increase exposure for the Coyotes — who have doubled in roster size and joined a league — by donating nearly $50,000 to the sled hockey organization. Past Humanitarian Award winners from the Big Ten include Wisconsin's Jake Bunz (2019) and Erik Raygor (1998) and Michigan's Blake Sloan (1997).The announcement of the AHCA/CCM All-American teams found five Big Ten players honored. Sophomore forward Gavin Brindley and sophomore defenseman Seamus Casey of Michigan were named to the West First Team while McClellan, Michigan sophomore forward Rutger McGroarty and Michigan State freshman defenseman Artyom Levshunov were chosen to the West Second Team.

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Big Ten Players Honored with National Awards

<a href="/mhky/article/blt43882939e7980732/" target="_self">NCAA TOURNAMENT CENTRAL</a>SAINT PAUL, Minn. — For the first time all season, Michigan was kept off the scoreboard in suffering a 4-0 loss to Boston College in the NCAA Semifinals Thursday evening at the Xcel Energy Center. The No. 10/4-ranked Wolverines finish their campaign with a 23-15-3 record.Top-ranked Boston College (34-5-1) received a pair of goals from freshman center Will Smith and scored goals 49 seconds apart in the middle period to run its winning streak to 15 games.Michigan finished with a 32-22 edge in shots, but were held scoreless on the power play (0-4). Mark Estapa (six shots) and Gavin Brindley (five shots) led the Wolverines offensively.BC will take on Denver in the NCAA Championship Game, slated for 6 p.m. ET (ESPN2) on Saturday.

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