The 2025–26 Michigan Wolverines men's hockey team was the Wolverines' 104th season of play. They represented the University of Michigan in the 2025–26 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season. They were coached by Brandon Naurato, in his fourth year as head coach, and played their home games at Yost Ice Arena.
Previous season During the 2024–25 season, Michigan went 18–15–3, including 12–10–2 in Big Ten play. They were eliminated by Penn State in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Big Ten men's ice hockey tournament.
Departures Ethan Edwards Defenseman Graduation (signed with New Jersey Devils) Mark Estapa Forward Graduation (signed with Laval Rocket) Jackson Hallum Forward Signed professional contract (Vegas Golden Knights) Christian Humphreys Forward Transferred to Kitchener Rangers Philippe Lapointe Forward Graduation Tim Lovell Defenseman Graduation Jacob Truscott Defenseman Graduation (signed with Grand Rapids Griffins)
Recruiting Asher Barnett Defenseman 18 Wilmette, IL Jack Ivankovic Goaltender 18 Mississauga, ON Matthew Mania Defenseman 20 Brandon, FL Cole McKinney Forward 18 Lake Forest, IL Henry Mews Defenseman 18 Ottawa, ON Julian Molinaro Goaltender 21 Mississauga, ON; transfer from Northern Michigan Ben Robertson Defenseman 20 Potomac Falls, VA; transfer from Cornell Aidan Park Forward 19 Playa Vista, CA Stephen Peck Goaltender 20 New York, NY Jayden Perron Forward 23 Winnipeg, MA; transfer from North Dakota Drew Schock Defenseman 18 Green Bay, WI Malcolm Spence Forward 18 Mississauga, ON Teddy Spitznagel Forward 19 Bloomfield Hills, MI Adam Valentini Forward 17 Toronto, ON
Roster As of September 1, 2025.
Coaching staff Brandon Naurato Head coach 4th Rob Rassey Associate head coach 3rd Mathew Deschamps Assistant coach 3rd Kevin Reiter Assistant coach 3rd Evan Hall Director of Hockey Operations 3rd Joe Maher Head Strength and Conditioning Coach 8thReference:
Standings
Schedule and results
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Rankings
Note: USCHO did not release a poll in week 12. Note: USA Hockey did not release a poll in week 12.
Awards and honors Weekly AwardsPlayerAwardDate AwardedRef. Michael Hage Big Ten Second Star of the Week October 7, 2025 Jack Ivankovic Big Ten Third Star of the Week October 14, 2025 Will Horcoff Big Ten Third Star of the Week November 4, 2025 T. J. Hughes Big Ten First Star of the Week November 25, 2025 Will Horcoff Big Ten First Star of the Week December 2, 2025 Michael Hage Big Ten Third Star of the Week Nick Moldenhauer Big Ten First Star of the Week January 13, 2026 Stephen Peck Big Ten Second Star of the Week January 20, 2026
Players drafted into the NHL Michigan had seven players drafted in the 2025 NHL entry draft, tying a program record for most players selected in an NHL Draft.
2025 1 24 Will Horcoff Pittsburgh Penguins 2025 2 43 Malcolm Spence New York Rangers 2025 2 53 Cole McKinney San Jose Sharks 2025 2 58 Jack Ivankovic Nashville Predators 2025 4 101 Drew Schock Anaheim Ducks 2025 5 131 Asher Barnett Edmonton Oilers 2025 7 223 Aidan Park Edmonton Oilers
References
External links Official Website