Michigan hockey is back! The No. 5 ranked Michigan Wolverines officially kick off the 2023 season against No. 20 Providence this weekend and will begin to answer the myriad of questions facing them this season.
How will the Wolverines replace losing their top three scorers (Adam Fantilli, Luke Hughes, Mackie Samoskevich) from last season? Who will step in between the pipes and replace former two-year starter Erik Portillo? What will the team look like after an entire year with head coach Brandon Naurato and his revamped staff?
Returns and reloading
Firstly, expect Michigan to be more than equipped to replace its lost offensive production.