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Goaltender Jared Rutledge leaves Michigan hockey with option to return (or not)

Michigan goaltender Jared Rutledge, above, will play with the Green Bay Gamblers of the USHL next year.

Joseph Tobianski | AnnArbor.com file photo

It's official: NHL Winter Classic scheduled for New Year's Day at Michigan Stadium

Jerseys to be worn at the NHL Winter Classic hockey game are shown on display in Detroit, Sunday April 7, 2013. The Winter Classic between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Detroit Red Wings at Michigan Stadium, canceled this season due to the NHL lockout, has been rescheduled for Jan. 1, 2014, next season.

Associated Press

DETROIT -- All fall, the University of Michigan and Ann Arbor waited on the NHL and its lockout, to find out if the scheduled 2013 Winter Classic at Michigan Stadium would go on as scheduled.

NHL schedules Sunday press conference in Detroit for likely Winter Classic

The 2014 Winter Classic at Michigan Stadium keeps getting more and more official.

update: It's official: Jacob Trouba leaving Michigan for NHL's Winnipeg Jets

Jacob Trouba has officially left Michigan and will join the NHL's Winnipeg Jets after just one season in Ann Arbor.

Daniel Brenner | AnnArbor.com

Better start warming up the car, Red.

Michigan hockey team says future is bright heading into next season

The Michigan hockey team celebrates a goal at Joe Louis Arena during its semifinal game Saturday against Miami.

Daniel Brenner | AnnArbor.com

The Michigan hockey team may not have qualified for the NCAA tournament this year for the first time in more than two decades. But it was unbeaten in nine straight games to make the CCHA tournament finals, and ended the season playing its best hockey of the year.

Michigan hockey coach Red Berenson considered retirement before late season win streak

Red Berenson has spent 29 years as Michigan's hockey coach.

AnnArbor.com file photo

The Michigan hockey team’s late nine-game win streak restored some respectability to an otherwise dismal season.

Former Skyline quarterback Andrew Copp a 'late bloomer' for Michigan hockey team

Michigan freshman forward and former Skyline High School quarterback Andrew Copp, pictured above, was Michigan's second most productive player after Christmas this season.

Joseph Tobianski | AnnArbor.com file photo

Report: Michigan defenseman Jon Merrill signs contract with New Jersey Devils

Jon Merrill, pictured above, has reportedly signed a pro contract.

Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com file photo

On Tuesday, Michigan hockey coach Red Berenson said he thought it was time for defenseman Jon Merrill to move on to professional hockey.

Michigan defenseman Jacob Trouba unsure if he'll turn pro, Jon Merrill likely gone

Michigan freshman defenseman Jacob Trouba takes a shot against Michigan State earlier this season.

Two of Michigan’s best defenseman could both have played their final games in a Wolverines uniform Sunday.

Photo Gallery: Images from Michigan's 3-1 loss to Notre Dame in the CCHA Tournament final

DETROIT -- The Michigan hockey team fell short of extending its NCAA Tournament berth streak to 23 years on Sunday, falling 3-1 in the CCHA Tournament final. The Wolverines needed to secure the conference's automatic bid to make the NCAA Tournament.

Michigan hockey's 22-year NCAA Tournament streak snapped with CCHA final loss to Notre Dame

Michigan freshman Andrew Copp skate's away from a skirmish near the end of Michigan's 3-1 loss to Notre Dame in the CCHA Tournament Championship at Joe Louis Arena on Sunday, March 24.

Daniel Brenner | AnnArbor.com

DETROIT -- Twenty-two years is a hell of a run.

And that’s exactly what the Michigan hockey team had to nearly make it 23 consecutive NCAA Tournament berths.

But Notre Dame put an end to Michigan’s nine-game unbeaten streak with a 3-1 win in the CCHA Tournament championship game on Sunday at Joe Louis Arena.

The loss ends Michigan’s chance at a national record 23rd consecutive NCAA Tournament berth. With a sub-.500 record, Michigan needed to win the tournament and secure the league’s automatic bid to extend its streak.

photo gallery: Images from Michigan hockey's 6-2 CCHA semifinal win over Miami

Michigan scored four goals in an eight-minute span in the second period to beat Miami, 6-2 and advance to the CCHA final Sunday against Notre Dame

Michigan hockey blasts Miami 6-2 to advance to CCHA title game, one win away from 23rd straight NCAA berth

Michigan forward Kevin Lynch celebrates a Wolverines goal in the second period Saturday at Joe Louis Arena.

Daniel Brenner | AnnArbor.com

Updated at 8:15 p.m.

Michigan hoping to parlay unlikely CCHA Tournament run into NCAA Tournament berth

Steve Racine makes a save in Michigan's first-round series against Northern Michigan.

Andrew Kuhn | AnnArbor.com file photo

For the 24th time in 24 years, Michigan is headed to Joe Louis Arena for the CCHA tournament semifinals.

Michigan hockey team to take on Miami in second CCHA semifinal Saturday at Joe Louis Arena

Michigan forward Luke Moffatt takes a shot against Miami earlier this season.

Daniel Brenner | AnnArbor.com file

With a two-game weekend sweep over Western Michigan, the Michigan hockey team advanced to the CCHA semifinals at Joe Louis Arena for the 24th consecutive year.

Michigan hockey sweeps Western Michigan and advances to CCHA semifinals with 5-1 win

Michigan forward Phil DiGiuseppe skates away from Western Michigan players during the two teams’ Friday night game.

Matt Gade | Mlive Media Group

Updated at 10:30 p.m.

mlive.com: Michigan beats Western Michigan 4-3 in opening game of CCHA quarterfinals

Western Michigan's Mike Leone and Ben Warda (27) close in on Michigan's Phil Di Giuseppe in the third period of the game on Friday night at Lawson Arena. Michigan won the game 4-3.

Matt Gade | MLive.com

The Michigan hockey team will need to win the CCHA Tournament to make the NCAA Tournament this year. It took another step closer on Friday with a 4-3 win over Western Michigan. The Wolverines need one more win in the three game series. The teams resume the series on Saturday (7:05 p.m.) and if necessary will play again on Sunday (7:05 p.m.).

Michigan hockey team picking right time to play best hockey of season

It's no coincidence that Michigan goaltender Steve Racine's best play of the season has coincided with the team's resurgence.

Andrew Kuhn | AnnArbor.com file photo

And with the end of the season looming at the next slip up, frankly, it no longer has a choice.

Michigan freshman defenseman Jacob Trouba named to All-CCHA first team

The awards keep piling in: after being named one of the top rookies in the CCHA, Michigan freshman defenseman Jacob Trouba was named to the All-CCHA first team, the league announced on Wednesday.

with gallery: Michigan hockey wins 6-2, sweeps Northern Michigan in CCHA playoff opener

What a difference a day makes.

One night after barely escaping with a win over Northern Michigan, the Michigan hockey team dominated the Wildcats Saturday night, earning a 6-2 victory and a two-game sweep in the opening round of the CCHA playoffs.

“I think that was the best game we’ve played all year,” said defenseman Mac Bennett. “We started hot, we finished hot, we were just great all around. I thought our special teams were great. We dominated the game.”