The Michigan Wolverines have been left out of the NCAA Hockey Tournament for the first time since the 2018-19 season.
It’s a disappointing, albeit expected end to an inconsistent campaign for head coach Brandon Naurato’s squad. The Wolverines finished a shade over .500 at 18-15-3 and were fourth in the Big Ten at 12-10-2.
A home-ice sweep to Penn State in the conference tournament quarterfinals all but sealed their fate, and now the Children of Yost will endure a long, seven-month wait until their team returns to action.
You can criticize Naurato all you want, as there were plenty of frustrating moments this year.