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Hockey Preview: Michigan opens Big Ten Tournament play against Penn State

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One year ago, the Michigan Wolverines were 18-13-3 entering the Big Ten Tournament, fighting for their postseason lives and preparing to face a team at Yost they had beaten three times during the regular season.

Tonight, they will do it all again.

No. 11 Michigan (18-13-3) and No. 15 Penn State (18-12-4) are set for an unofficial NCAA Tournament play-in series this weekend.