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Head Coach: Mel Pearson
2016-17 Record: 13-19-3, 6-12-2 B1G

Changes: The biggest difference comes from the bench — Red Berenson, a legend if the term were ever appropriate — retired after holding the helm of the program for over 30 years. Mel Pearson will take over, returning to the school where he served as an assistant during two national championship seasons. The Wolverines lost a few seniors including Alex Kile, Nolan De Jong and Zach Nagelvoort. But outside of De Jong, none of the departing players made much of an impact last season.