BIG TEN MEDAL OF HONOR 100TH ANNIVERSARY SPOTLIGHT – Michigan’s Jason Botterill: Botterill, who earned the Big Ten Medal of Honor in 1997, tallied 186 points in 150 career games, including 57 points (32 goals, 25 assists) during Michigan’s run to the 1995-96 NCAA title. A three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree, Botterill played in 88 games in the NHL over six seasons. Following the conclusion of his playing career, Botterill returned to Michigan to earn his MBA in 2007. He is currently the Assistant General Manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Where We Rank: Minnesota opens 2014 as the No. 1 team in the USCHO.com poll, claiming the top spot for the ninth time in the last 10 weeks …
Going for Gold: Ten players from Big Ten schools have been named to the 25-man roster for the 2014 U.S. Olympic Men’s Hockey Team …
Back on the Ice: While five of the conference’s six schools returned to the ice last weekend, Minnesota will play its first games since Dec. 7 this weekend …
Lighting the Lamp: After scoring 13 goals during a weekend sweep of Mercyhurst, Ohio State has risen near the top of the national scoring charts …
Berenson Represents Red Wings: Now serving as the head coach at Michigan in his 30th season, Red Berenson threw on the pads to take part in one of two alumni games at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich. …
On the Air: Beginning Jan. 10, BTN will air “Frozen Friday” doubleheaders for eight consecutive weeks …
On Sale Now: Tickets for the inaugural Big Ten Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament, slated for March 20-22, 2014, at the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minn., are currently on sale
Information Courtesy of Adam Augustine | Associate Director, Communications | Big Ten Conference
Where We Rank: Minnesota opens 2014 as the No. 1 team in the USCHO.com poll, claiming the top spot for the ninth time in the last 10 weeks …
Going for Gold: Ten players from Big Ten schools have been named to the 25-man roster for the 2014 U.S. Olympic Men’s Hockey Team …
Back on the Ice: While five of the conference’s six schools returned to the ice last weekend, Minnesota will play its first games since Dec. 7 this weekend …
Lighting the Lamp: After scoring 13 goals during a weekend sweep of Mercyhurst, Ohio State has risen near the top of the national scoring charts …
Berenson Represents Red Wings: Now serving as the head coach at Michigan in his 30th season, Red Berenson threw on the pads to take part in one of two alumni games at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich. …
On the Air: Beginning Jan. 10, BTN will air “Frozen Friday” doubleheaders for eight consecutive weeks …
On Sale Now: Tickets for the inaugural Big Ten Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament, slated for March 20-22, 2014, at the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minn., are currently on sale
Information Courtesy of Adam Augustine | Associate Director, Communications | Big Ten Conference