Series Preview Michigan Tech vs. Lake Superior State

After an unexpected two weeks off, the Michigan Tech Huskies (6-3-1) find themselves in the receiving end of returning to play after an extended absence due to Covid-19 protocols. Their opponent is none other than the Lake Superior State Lakers (4-3-3). The Lakers find themselves in a precarious position after starting off on a strong...

Series Preview

January 1, 2021

Series Preview: Michigan Tech vs. Alabama-Huntsville

After a long-fought series against the Northern Michigan Wildcats (2-2-0), the Michigan Tech Huskies (4-3-1) found themselves off for the week of Christmas and are now back on the ice this weekend for the first week of conference play against the Alabama-Huntsville Charges (0-3-1). Analysis After a particularly rough off season which saw the Chargers...

Series Preview

Alabama-Huntsville Charges, Arvid Caderoth, Bauer Neudecker, Carson Bantle, Chargers, Colin Swoyer, David Fessenden, Eric Gotz, Michigan Tech Huskies, Northern Michigan Wildcats, Quinn Green, Tyr Thompson, Tyrone Bronte

December 23, 2020

Santa’s List for Good Huskies

Fresh from a sweep of Northern Michigan—always a joy to the world—the Huskies are heading into the holiday break on a three game winning streak. In addition, they’ve shown they can play very well against top teams, like Minnesota State, but also can play not-so-very-well as they have a couple of times. But now the...

Commentary, Old Dog in Texas

Arvid Caderoth, Brett Thorne, Chris Lipe, Colin Swoyer, Eric Gotz, Grayson Reitmeier, Joe Shawhan, Logan Ganie, Logan Pietila, Mark Sinclair, Northern Michigan Wildcats, Parker Saretsky, Trenton Bliss, Tyrell Buckley

December 21, 2020

Colin Swoyer Earns WCHA Defenseman of the Week Honors for the Second Time in Consecutive Weeks

Colin Swoyer (Jr. Hillsdale, Ill) has been named the WCHA Defensive Player of the Week for the second consecutive time. Swoyer led all WCHA defensemen in points this weekend with 2 assists. He also led the league in blocked shots, eating 6 biscuits on the weekend. Furthermore, he played an important role on the penalty...

WCHA Individual Award

Colin Swoyer

December 14, 2020

Colin Swoyer and Blake Pietila earn WCHA Player of the Week Honors

This week, both Colin Swoyer has earned WCHA defenseman of the week and Blake Pietila has earned Goaltender of the Week status. This past weekend, junior defenseman Colin Swoyer (Jr., Hinsdale, Ill) led all WCHA defensemen in points, notching 2 assists during Sunday’s win over the Bemidji State Beavers. Swoyer added to his impressive weekend...

WCHA Individual Award

Bemidji State Beavers, Blake Pietila, Colin Swoyer, Mark Sinclair, Northern Michigan Wildcats

November 25, 2020

Old Dog: Pick Up The Pieces

Well, that was a surprise. The Michigan Tech Huskies opened their 2020-21 COVID-delayed season by scoring just one goal in six periods this past weekend against Lake Superior State. In the process, they ended up with a 0-0 tie on Saturday and a 4-1 loss on Sunday—a loss that was closer than the score, but...

Commentary, Old Dog in Texas

Alaska, Brett Thorne, Colin Swoyer, Damon Whitten, Eric Gotz, Joe Shawhan, Lake Superior State, Mark Sinclair, Northern Michigan, Tyler Rockwell, WCHA

November 11, 2020

Old Dog: Husky Roster Review-Part 3

The Old Dog is continuing to review Michigan Tech’s roster for the COVID-delayed 2020-21 season. After looking at the freshmen and the forwards in previous columns, we’ll assess the defense in this installment of THG’s preseason coverage. Seniors There are two seniors returning this year. One will be a foundation piece, and the other may...

Commentary, Old Dog in Texas

Brenden Datema, Brett Thorne, Chris Lipe, Colin Swoyer, Cooper Watson, Eric Gotz, Jed Pietila, Joe Shawhan, Tyler Rockwell, Tyrell Buckley

March 10, 2020

Old Dog in Texas: Anxiety Central

In the early 1960’s, back when the Old Dog was just learning about Lou Angotti and Tech’s first NCAA championship, there was an unusual TV show called That Was the Week That Was. It was probably the first satirical show about the news ever aired. David Frost was the host with John Cleese and Graham...

Commentary, Old Dog in Texas

Alec Broetzman, Alex Smith, Andre Ghantous, Brendan Datema, Brian Halonen, Colin Swoyer, Griffin Loughran, Hank Sorensen, Joe Shawhan, Justin Misiak, Logan Ganie, Logan Pietila, Matt Jurusik, Mitchell Slattery, Nolan Kent, Seamus Donahue, Tommy Parrottino, Trenton Bliss, Tyler Rockwell

March 4, 2020

The Third Annual Old Dog Awards

With the bittersweet taste of a split with Northern Michigan behind the Huskies, and the regular season at an end, it’s time once again for the Old Dog Awards. However, before I reveal my picks, I get to pat myself on the back. Two weeks ago, I attempted to forecast the final WCHA standings. When...

Commentary, Old Dog in Texas

Alec Broetzman, Alex Smith, Bob Daniels, Brian Halonen, Colin Swoyer, Joe Shawhan, Justin Misiak, Keegan Ford, Logan Ganie, Logan Pietila, Matt Jurusik, Parker Saretsky, Seamus Donohue, TJ Polglaze, Tommy Parrottino, Trenton Bliss, Tyler Rockwell

Series Preview Michigan Tech vs. Lake Superior State

Series Preview: Michigan Tech vs. Alabama-Huntsville

Santa’s List for Good Huskies

Colin Swoyer Earns WCHA Defenseman of the Week Honors for the Second Time in Consecutive Weeks

Colin Swoyer and Blake Pietila earn WCHA Player of the Week Honors

Old Dog: Pick Up The Pieces

Old Dog: Husky Roster Review-Part 3

Old Dog Extra: Why The Huskies Can Beat Minnesota State

Old Dog in Texas: Anxiety Central

The Third Annual Old Dog Awards

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