Michigan Tech has its first NHL draftee in several years. Blake Pietila was drafted by the New Jersey Devils this past Saturday. The 18 year-old native of Brighton, MI went #129 overall in the fifth round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. Pietila, who will join brother Chad (a transfer from NMU) and cousin Aaron...
Here is a preliminary schedule for next season. Notably the Superior Showcase has ended and Michigan Tech will play only a home and home against Northern Michigan. Also, WCHA newcomer, Nebraska-Omaha, will make their first Winter Carnival appearance. Even though American International has fielded a hockey team since the 1949-1950 season, this will be the...