2025–26 Michigan Tech Huskies men's ice hockey season
| 2025–26 Michigan Tech Huskies men's ice hockey season | |
|---|---|
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| Conference | CCHA |
| Home ice | MacInnes Student Ice Arena |
| Rankings | |
| USCHO | #17 |
| USA Hockey | #17 |
| Record | |
| Overall | 20–10–2 |
| Conference | 15–5–2 |
| Home | 8–2–2 |
| Road | 10–6–0 |
| Neutral | 2–2–0 |
| Coaches and captains | |
| Head coach | Bill Muckalt |
| Assistant coaches | Benton Maass L.J. Scarpace Tyler Shelast |
| Captain | Isaac Gordon |
| Alternate captain(s) | Jack Anderson Max Koskipirtti Joe Prouty |
| Michigan Tech Huskies men's ice hockey seasons « 2024–25 2026–27 » | |
The 2025–26 Michigan Tech Huskies men's ice hockey season will be the 105th season of play for the program and 8th in the CCHA. The Huskies will represent Michigan Technological University in the 2025–26 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season, play their home games at MacInnes Student Ice Arena and be coached by Bill Muckalt in his 1st season.
Season
Departures
| Player | Position | Nationality | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Bartle | Forward | .png){kind=small} United States |
Transferred to Alaska Anchorage |
| Oliver Bezick | Defenseman | United States |
Left program (retired) |
| Matthew Campbell | Defenseman | .svg.png){kind=small} Canada |
Transferred to Merrimack |
| Quinn Disher | Forward | Canada |
Transferred to British Columbia |
| Philip Fankl | Forward |  Sweden |
Signed professional contract (Västerviks IK) |
| Viktor Hurtig | Defenseman | Sweden |
Signed professional contract (Karlskrona HK) |
| Logan Morrell | Forward | United States |
Transferred to Arizona State |
| Derek Mullahy | Goaltender | United States |
Graduation (retired) |
| Alexander Nordstrom | Forward | United States |
Graduation (retired) |
| Marcus Pedersen | Forward | Sweden |
Graduation (signed with Karlskrona HK) |
| Chase Pietila | Defenseman | United States |
Signed professional contract (Pittsburgh Penguins) |
| Blais Richartz | Forward | United States |
Graduation (retired) |
| Trevor Russell | Defenseman | United States |
Graduate transfer to Rensselaer |
| Nick Williams | Defenseman | United States |
Transferred to St. Thomas |
| Jack Works | Forward | Canada |
Graduation (signed with Wheeling Nailers) |
Recruiting
| Player | Position | Nationality | Age | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Abraham | Forward | United States |
21 | Livonia, MI |
| Jack Anderson | Defenseman | United States |
22 | St. Louis, MO; transfer from Lindenwood |
| Reid Andresen | Defenseman | Canada |
20 | Saskatoon, SK |
| Owen Bartoszkiewicz | Goaltender | United States |
22 | Northville, MI; transfer from Lindenwood |
| Carson Birnie | Forward | Canada |
20 | Arcola, SK |
| Brayden Boehm | Forward | Canada |
21 | Nanaimo, BC |
| Michael Cicek | Forward | Canada |
21 | Winnipeg, MB |
| Reid Daavettila | Forward | United States |
20 | Howell, MI |
| Luca Fasciano | Defenseman | Canada |
22 | Toronto, ON; joined mid-season |
| Rylan Gould | Forward | Canada |
20 | Headingley, MB |
| Carson Latimer | Forward | Canada |
22 | White Rock, BC; transfer from British Columbia; selected 123rd overall in 2021 |
| Max Matthews | Defenseman | United States |
21 | Arlington Heights, IL |
| Kalem Parker | Defenseman | Canada |
20 | Clavet, SK; selected 181st overall in 2023 |
| Braden Pietila | Defenseman | United States |
20 | Howell, MI |
| Joe Prouty | Defenseman | United States |
23 | Apple Valley, MN; transfer from Lindenwood |
| Noah Reinhart | Forward | Canada |
21 | Dundas, ON |
| Teydon Trembecky | Forward | Canada |
20 | Strathcona, AB |
| Matthew Van Blaricom | Forward | Canada |
18 | Southey, SK |
Roster
As of August 21, 2025.[1]
| No. | Nat. | Player | Class | Pos | Height | Weight | DoB | Hometown | Previous team | NHL rights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 
|
Tom Leppä | Sophomore | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 183 lb (83 kg) | 2005-07-31 | Kauniainen, Finland | Fargo Force (USHL) | — |
| 3 |
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Rylan Brown | Sophomore | D | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 161 lb (73 kg) | 2005-01-23 | Sherwood Park, Alberta | Okotoks Oilers (BCHL) | — |
| 4 | 
|
Jack Anderson (A) | Senior | D | 6' 6" (1.98 m) | 225 lb (102 kg) | 2002-11-14 | St. Louis, Missouri | Lindenwood (NAHL) | — |
| 5 |
|
Max Matthews | Freshman | D | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 2004-02-28 | Arlington Heights, Illinois | New Mexico Ice Wolves (NAHL) | — |
| 6 |
|
Brayden Boehm | Freshman | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 187 lb (85 kg) | 2004-01-15 | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Victoria Royals (WHL) | — |
| 7 |
|
Kasper Vähärautio | Senior | D | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 187 lb (85 kg) | 2002-10-02 | Helsinki, Finland | Jokerit U20 (U20 SM-sarja) | — |
| 8 |
|
Kalem Parker | Freshman | D | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 187 lb (85 kg) | 2004-10-12 | Clavet, Saskatchewan | Calgary Hitmen (WHL) | MIN, 181st overall 2023 |
| 9 |
|
Carson Latimer | Sophomore | F | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 192 lb (87 kg) | 2003-01-10 | White Rock, British Columbia | British Columbia (CWUAA) | OTT, 123rd overall 2021 |
| 10 |
|
Elias Jansson | Sophomore | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 187 lb (85 kg) | 2005-04-13 | Oulu, Finland | Oulun Kärpät J20 (U20 SM-sarja) | — |
| 11 |
|
Owen Baker | Junior | F | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 2004-01-29 | Howell, Michigan | Michigan State (Big Ten) | — |
| 12 |
|
Ryan Abraham | Freshman | F | 5' 8" (1.73 m) | 168 lb (76 kg) | 2004-04-05 | Livonia, Michigan | Windsor Spitfires (OHL) | — |
| 13 |
|
Tyler Miller | Sophomore | D | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 176 lb (80 kg) | 2004-09-16 | Medicine Hat, Alberta | Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL) | — |
| 14 |
|
Max Koskipirtti (A) | Junior | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | 2004-08-16 | Espoo, Finland | Kiekko-Espoo U20 (U20 SM-sarja) | — |
| 15 |
|
Carson Birnie | Freshman | F | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 187 lb (85 kg) | 2005-02-22 | Arcola, Saskatchewan | Calgary Hitmen (WHL) | — |
| 16 |
|
Isaac Gordon (C) | Junior | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 2004-01-29 | Landmark, Manitoba | Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL) | — |
| 17 |
|
Reid Daavettila | Freshman | F | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 198 lb (90 kg) | 2005-03-04 | Howell, Michigan | Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL) | — |
| 18 |
|
Noah Reinhart | Freshman | F | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 201 lb (91 kg) | 2004-05-09 | Dundas, Ontario | Val-d'Or Foreurs (QMJHL) | — |
| 19 |
|
Michael Cicek | Freshman | F | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 2004-01-26 | Winnipeg, Manitoba | Kelowna Rockets (WHL) | — |
| 20 |
|
Joe Prouty (A) | Senior | D | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | 2001-11-29 | Burnsville, Minnesota | Lindenwood (NCAA) | — |
| 21 |
|
Reid Andresen | Freshman | D | 5' 9" (1.75 m) | 165 lb (75 kg) | 2005-04-29 | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | Wenatchee Wild (WHL) | — |
| 22 |
|
Matthew Van Blaricom | Freshman | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 174 lb (79 kg) | 2006-08-26 | Southey, Saskatchewan | Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL) | — |
| 23 |
|
Trevor Kukkonen | Senior | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 181 lb (82 kg) | 2001-02-01 | Maple Grove, Minnesota | Minnesota Magicians (NAHL) | — |
| 24 |
|
Rylan Gould | Freshman | F | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 181 lb (82 kg) | 2005-08-05 | Headingley, Manitoba | Swift Current Broncos (WHL) | — |
| 25 |
|
Braden Pietila | Freshman | D | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 2004-11-25 | Howell, Michigan | Odessa Jackalopes (NAHL) | — |
| 26 |
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Luca Fasciano | Freshman | D | 6' 4" (1.93 m) | 209 lb (95 kg) | 2003-07-10 | Toronto, Ontario | Lakehead (OUA) | — |
| 27 |
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Lauri Raiman | Junior | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 181 lb (82 kg) | 2004-01-27 | Vantaa, Finland | Lahti Pelicans U20 (U20 SM-sarja) | — |
| 28 |
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Teydon Trembecky | Freshman | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 181 lb (82 kg) | 2005-05-28 | Strathcona, Alberta | Victoria Royals (WHL) | — |
| 29 |
|
Ryder Matter | Sophomore | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 2004-09-15 | Beaumont, Alberta | Spruce Grove Saints (BCHL) | — |
| 30 |
|
Max Väyrynen | Senior | G | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 183 lb (83 kg) | 2002-06-18 | Espoo, Finland | Porin Ässät U20 (U20 SM-sarja) | — |
| 31 |
|
Bryant Lee | Sophomore | G | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | 2006-07-14 | Houghton, Michigan | Houghton High School (MHSAA) | — |
| 35 |
|
Owen Bartoszkiewicz | Junior | G | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | 2003-03-11 | Northville, Michigan | Lindenwood (NCAA) | — |
| 37 |
|
Ryan Manzella | Sophomore | G | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 174 lb (79 kg) | 2004-03-17 | Eagan, Minnesota | Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL) | — |
| 77 | 
|
Stiven Sardarian | Senior | F | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | 2003-02-07 | Saint Petersburg, Russia | New Hampshire (HEA) | BUF, 88th overall 2021 |
Standings
| Conference record | Overall record | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | W | L | T | OTW | OTL | SW | PTS | GF | GA | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | |||
| Bemidji State | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 33 | 29 | ||
| Bowling Green | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 17 | ||
| #18 Augustana | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 14 | ||
| #17 Michigan Tech | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 28 | 24 | ||
| #16 Minnesota State | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 18 | ||
| #15 St. Thomas | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 32 | 37 | ||
| Ferris State | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 30 | ||
| Lake Superior State | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 28 | 29 | ||
| Northern Michigan | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 39 | ||
| Championship: March 20, 2026 † indicates conference regular-season champion (MacNaughton Cup) * indicates conference tournament champion (Mason Cup) Rankings: USCHO.com Top 20 Poll; updated November 3, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
Schedule and results
| Date | Time | Opponent# | Rank# | Site | TV | Decision | Result | Attendance | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Season | |||||||||||
| October 3 | 8:00 pm | at #8 Minnesota* | 3M Arena at Mariucci • Minneapolis, Minnesota | Fox9+ | Bartoszkiewicz | L 3–6 | 9,580 | 0–1–0 | |||
| October 4 | 8:00 pm | at #8 Minnesota* | 3M Arena at Mariucci • Minneapolis, Minnesota | Fox9+ | Bartoszkiewicz | W 5–3 | 8,972 | 1–1–0 | |||
| October 17 | 11:07 pm | at Alaska* | Carlson Center • Fairbanks, Alaska | FloHockey | Bartoszkiewicz | W 3–1 | 2,164 | 2–1–0 | |||
| October 18 | 11:07 pm | at Alaska* | Carlson Center • Fairbanks, Alaska | FloHockey | Väyrynen | L 1–5 | 3,120 | 2–2–0 | |||
| October 24 | 7:07 pm | Ferris State | MacInnes Student Ice Arena • Houghton, Michigan | Midco Sports+ | Bartoszkiewicz | W 5–1 | 3,490 | 3–2–0 (1–0–0) | |||
| October 25 | 5:07 pm | Ferris State | MacInnes Student Ice Arena • Houghton, Michigan | Midco Sports+ | Bartoszkiewicz | W 4–2 | 3,234 | 4–2–0 (2–0–0) | |||
| October 31 | 7:00 pm | at Clarkson* | Cheel Arena • Potsdam, New York | ESPN+ | Bartoszkiewicz | L 4–6 | 2,532 | 4–3–0 | |||
| November 1 | 7:00 pm | at St. Lawrence* | Appleton Arena • Canton, New York | ESPN+ | Bartoszkiewicz | W 3–0 | 728 | 5–3–0 | |||
| November 7 | 7:07 pm | Northern Michigan | MacInnes Student Ice Arena • Houghton, Michigan (Rivalry) | Midco Sports+ | Bartoszkiewicz | W 4–1 | 3,826 | 6–3–0 (3–0–0) | |||
| November 8 | 6:07 pm | at Northern Michigan | Berry Events Center • Marquette, Michigan (Rivalry) | Midco Sports+ | Bartoszkiewicz | W 4–2 | 4,202 | 7–3–0 (4–0–0) | |||
| November 14 | 7:07 pm | Bemidji State | MacInnes Student Ice Arena • Houghton, Michigan | Midco Sports+ | Bartoszkiewicz | T 2–2 SOL | 2,893 | 7–3–1 (4–0–1) | |||
| November 15 | 6:07 pm | Bemidji State | MacInnes Student Ice Arena • Houghton, Michigan | Midco Sports+ | Bartoszkiewicz | W 2–1 OT | 3,026 | 8–3–1 (5–0–1) | |||
| November 21 | 8:07 pm | at #14 Minnesota State | Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center • Mankato, Minnesota | Midco Sports+ | Bartoszkiewicz | L 0–3 | 4,222 | 8–4–1 (5–1–1) | |||
| November 22 | 7:07 pm | at #14 Minnesota State | Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center • Mankato, Minnesota | Midco Sports+ | Bartoszkiewicz | L 2–3 | 4,054 | 8–5–1 (5–2–1) | |||
| November 28 | 7:07 pm | St. Thomas | MacInnes Student Ice Arena • Houghton, Michigan | Midco Sports+ | Bartoszkiewicz | T 3–3 SOL | 3,039 | 8–5–2 (5–2–2) | |||
| November 29 | 6:07 pm | St. Thomas | MacInnes Student Ice Arena • Houghton, Michigan | Midco Sports+ | Bartoszkiewicz | L 1–2 | 3,403 | 8–6–2 (5–3–2) | |||
| December 12 | 7:07 pm | at Ferris State | Ewigleben Arena • Big Rapids, Michigan | Midco Sports+ | Bartoszkiewicz | W 3–2 | 1,507 | 9–6–2 (6–3–2) | |||
| December 13 | 6:07 pm | at Ferris State | Ewigleben Arena • Big Rapids, Michigan | Midco Sports+ | Bartoszkiewicz | W 5–2 | 1,834 | 10–6–2 (7–3–2) | |||
| Great Lakes Invitational | |||||||||||
| December 28 | 3:30 pm | vs. Miami* | Van Andel Arena • Grand Rapids, Michigan (Great Lakes Semifinal) | Midco Sports+ | Bartoszkiewicz | W 5–2 | 7,764 | 11–6–2 | |||
| December 29 | 7:00 pm | vs. #3 Michigan State* | Van Andel Arena • Grand Rapids, Michigan (Great Lakes Championship) | Midco Sports+ | Bartoszkiewicz | L 1–4 | 5,024 | 11–7–2 | |||
| Desert Hockey Classic | |||||||||||
| January 2 | 5:00 pm | vs. Air Force* | Mullett Arena • Tempe, Arizona (Desert Hockey Semifinal) | Bartoszkiewicz | L 2–8 | 2,500 | 11–8–2 | ||||
| January 3 | 6:00 pm | vs. Alaska Anchorage* | Mullett Arena • Tempe, Arizona (Desert Hockey Consolation Game) | Bartoszkiewicz | W 5–0 | — | 12–8–2 | ||||
| January 9 | 8:07 pm | at Bemidji State | Sanford Center • Bemidji, Minnesota | Midco Sports+ | Bartoszkiewicz | W 5–2 | 2,103 | 13–8–2 (8–3–2) | |||
| January 10 | 7:07 pm | at Bemidji State | Sanford Center • Bemidji, Minnesota | Midco Sports+ | Bartoszkiewicz | W 4–3 | 1,793 | 14–8–2 (9–3–2) | |||
| January 16 | 7:07 pm | #17 Minnesota State | MacInnes Student Ice Arena • Houghton, Michigan | Midco Sports+ | Bartoszkiewicz | W 3–1 | 3,375 | 15–8–2 (10–3–2) | |||
| January 17 | 6:07 pm | #17 Minnesota State | MacInnes Student Ice Arena • Houghton, Michigan | Midco Sports+ | Bartoszkiewicz | W 4–1 | 3,400 | 16–8–2 (11–3–2) | |||
| January 23 | 7:07 pm | at Northern Michigan | #19 | Berry Events Center • Marquette, Michigan (Rivalry) | Midco Sports+, Fox UP | Bartoszkiewicz | W 8–2 | 4,163 | 17–8–2 (12–3–2) | ||
| January 24 | 6:07 pm | Northern Michigan | #19 | MacInnes Student Ice Arena • Houghton, Michigan (Rivalry) | Midco Sports+, Fox UP | Bartoszkiewicz | L 2–3 | 4,071 | 17–9–2 (12–4–2) | ||
| January 30 | 8:07 pm | at #15 St. Thomas | #19 | Lee & Penny Anderson Arena • Saint Paul, Minnesota | Midco Sports+ | Bartoszkiewicz | L 2–4 | 2,751 | 17–10–2 (12–5–2) | ||
| January 31 | 7:07 pm | at #15 St. Thomas | #19 | Lee & Penny Anderson Arena • Saint Paul, Minnesota | Midco Sports+ | Bartoszkiewicz | W 4–3 | 2,787 | 18–10–2 (13–5–2) | ||
| February 6 | 7:07 pm | #16 Augustana | #20 | MacInnes Student Ice Arena • Houghton, Michigan | Midco Sports+ | Bartoszkiewicz | W 3–2 OT | 3,835 | 19–10–2 (14–5–2) | ||
| February 7 | 5:07 pm | #16 Augustana | #20 | MacInnes Student Ice Arena • Houghton, Michigan | Midco Sports+ | Bartoszkiewicz | W 4–3 | 4,000 | 20–10–2 (15–5–2) | ||
| February 13 | 7:07 pm | at Lake Superior State | #17 | Taffy Abel Arena • Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan | Midco Sports+ | ||||||
| February 14 | 6:07 pm | at Lake Superior State | #17 | Taffy Abel Arena • Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan | Midco Sports+ | ||||||
| February 27 | 7:07 pm | Bowling Green | MacInnes Student Ice Arena • Houghton, Michigan | Midco Sports+ | |||||||
| February 28 | 6:07 pm | Bowling Green | MacInnes Student Ice Arena • Houghton, Michigan | Midco Sports+ | |||||||
| *Non-conference game. #Rankings from USCHO.com Poll. All times are in Eastern Time. Source:[2] | |||||||||||
Scoring statistics
Rankings
| Poll | Week | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 (Final) | |
| USCHO.com | RV | RV | RV | RV | RV | RV | RV | RV | RV | RV | RV | RV | – | RV | RV | RV | 19 | 19 | 20 | 17 | ||||||||
| USA Hockey | NR | RV | RV | NR | RV | RV | RV | RV | NR | NR | NR | NR | – | RV | NR | RV | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | ||||||||
Note: USCHO did not release a poll in week 12.[4]
Note: USA Hockey did not release a poll in week 12.
References
- ^ "2025-26 Hockey Roster". Michigan Tech Huskies. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
- ^ "2025-26 Hockey Schedule". Michigan Tech Huskies. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
- ^ "Michigan Tech 2025-2026 Skater Stats". Elite Prospects. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- ^ "USCHO Division I Men's Poll". USCHO.com. Retrieved November 26, 2019.