1934–35 Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey season

March 2026 August 2023 color:white; background:#00274C; a #FFCB05 2px white white Michigan Wolverines white 1934–35 1934–35 Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey.jpg 300 Michigan Wolverines men 12–3–2 (4–0–2 conference) Ed Lowrey Johnny Sherf, John Jewell Ann Arbor Coliseum Western Intercollegiate Champions 1933–34 1935–36 Michigan Wolverines #FFFFFF background:#eeeeee; The 1934–35 Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey team represented the University of Michigan in college ice hockey. In its eighth year under head coach Ed Lowrey, the team won the Big Ten Conference ice hockey championship, compiled a 12–3–2 record (4–0–2 conference), and outscored all opponents 60 to 30.Michigan Hockey Record Book University of Michigan 2 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-hockey/auto_pdf/2012-13/misc_non_event/ihm-recordbook-pre-2012-13.pdf 2013-09-22 2013-05-16 https://web.archive.org/web/20130516090050/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-hockey/auto_pdf/2012-13/misc_non_event/ihm-recordbook-pre-2012-13.pdf dead Left wing Johnny Sherf and goalie John Jewell were the team's senior co-captains. Jewell left the team during the season for an appendectomy. He was replaced in goal by Bill Chase. Sherf scored more goals during the 1934–35 season than all of Michigan's opponents combined.1935 Michiganensian University of Michigan 1935 146 https://books.google.com/books?id=sYqfAAAAMAAJ He scored four goals in the opening game of the season against the Essex Frontiers. Varsity Sextet Breaks Even in First Two Games The Michigan Alumnus December 15, 1934 169 https://books.google.com/books?id=ryJYAAAAMAAJ During a two-game series on the road against Minnesota in January 1935, Sherf played the entire 140 minutes of both games (including overtime) "without a penalty and with relief only to change sticks."Wolverines Hockey Team Nears Big Ten Title February 2, 1935 The Michigan Alumnus 223 https://books.google.com/books?id=ryJYAAAAMAAJ Sherf later played for the Detroit Red Wings and in 1937 became the first U.S. citizen to have his name engraved on the Stanley Cup. Michigan's sophomore center Vic Heyliger also went on to play for the Chicago Blackhawks and later returned to Ann Arbor as the Wolverine's hockey coach from 1944 to 1957. With a record of 4–0–2 against Big Ten Conference opponents, the 1934–35 Wolverines won the conference championship, the first conference championship won by a Michigan athletic team since the spring of 1934.Michigan Six Conquers Minnesota to Win Title The New York Times February 25, 1935 https://www.nytimes.com/1935/02/24/archives/michigan-six-conquers-minnesota-to-win-title.html After watching Michigan defeat Minnesota on February 23, 1935, to win the conference championship, athletic director Fielding H. Yost said, "Now we've got a championship! Did you see how Sherf outsmarted 'em for the last goal? That boy's a real athlete! A real Meechigan athlete!"Hockey Title Is Won By Michigan: Victory Over Gophers Brings Wolverines A Championship The Owosso Argus-Press (AP story) February 25, 1935 https://books.google.com/books?id=ryJYAAAAMAAJ The Wolverines broke Minnesota's streak of having won four consecutive Big Ten ice hockey championships.Varsity Wins Big Ten Hockey Title The Michigan Alumnus March 2, 1935 270 https://books.google.com/books?id=ryJYAAAAMAAJ The Wolverines concluded the season with an 8–3 victory over the St. Thomas Athletic Club. The eight goals in the game was the most scored in "a major game" at the Ann Arbor Coliseum up to that point.Hockey Team Closes Season With Victories The Michigan Alumnus March 16, 1936 290 https://books.google.com/books?id=ryJYAAAAMAAJ At the end of the season, three Michigan players, left wing Johnny Sherf, center Vic Heyliger, and defenseman Donald MacCollum, were selected to the All-Midwest team. Standings UM Schedule During the season, Michigan compiled a 12–3–2. Its schedule was as follows.Michigan Hockey Record Book University of Michigan 4 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-hockey/auto_pdf/2012-13/misc_non_event/ihm-recordbook-pre-2012-13.pdf 2013-09-22 2013-05-16 https://web.archive.org/web/20130516090050/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-hockey/auto_pdf/2012-13/misc_non_event/ihm-recordbook-pre-2012-13.pdf dead 2 Michigan Wolverines Date Opponent Score Result LocationDec. 5, 1934Essex Frontiers6–2WinColiseum, Ann Arbor, MIDec. 8, 1934London Athletic Club1–3LossColiseum, Ann Arbor, MIDec. 15, 1934Chatham Maroons2–3LossColiseum, Ann Arbor, MIDec. 19, 1934McMaster6–4WinColiseum, Ann Arbor, MIJan. 11, 1935Wisconsin6–0WinColiseum, Ann Arbor, MIJan. 12, 1935Wisconsin2–1WinColiseum, Ann Arbor, MIJan. 18, 1935Minnesota2–2 (OT)TieMinnesotaJan. 19, 1935Minnesota4–3WinMinnesotaJan. 22, 1935Point Edward3–2WinColiseum, Ann Arbor, MIFeb. 11, 1935Ontario Agricultural2–0WinColiseum, Ann Arbor, MIFeb. 15, 1935Michigan Tech2–1 (OT)WinHoughton, MIFeb. 16, 1935Michigan Tech2–3LossHoughton, MIFeb. 22, 1935Minnesota1–1TieColiseum, Ann Arbor, MIFeb. 23, 1935Minnesota3–1WinColiseum, Ann Arbor, MIMarch 1, 1935Michigan Tech3–0WinColiseum, Ann Arbor, MIMarch 2, 1935Michigan Tech7–1WinColiseum, Ann Arbor, MIMarch 7, 1935St. Thomas Athletic Club8–3WinColiseum, Ann Arbor, MI 60–3012–3–2 Roster and scoring statistics Eight members of the 1934-35 Michigan hockey team received an "M" for their participation on the team. They are indicated in bold below. Two other players, Edward Chase and Jack Merrill received varsity numerals. Sampson J. Smith received the manager's award.Insignia Awards for Winter Sports The Michigan Alumnus April 27, 1935 342 https://books.google.com/books?id=ryJYAAAAMAAJ 2 Michigan Wolverines Name Year Position Hometown Goals Assists PtsRichard BerrymanSophomoreRight wingHomer, Michigan Edward C. ChaseSophomore Detroit, Michigan William K. "Bill" ChaseSophomoreGoalieDetroit, Michigan Walter CourtisSenior Detroit, Michigan Lawrence "Larry" DavidJuniorRight defenseHibbing, Minnesota Vic HeyligerSophomoreCenterConcord, Massachusetts John JewellSeniorGoalieCalumet, Michigan Donald MacCollumSeniorLeft defenseRochester, Michigan Gilbert McEachern Jack MerrillSophomore Detroit, Michigan John SherfSeniorLeft wingCalumet, Michigan Parker Stetson Defense Edward Sullivan Defense 60 References 2 Category:Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey seasons Michigan Michigan Michigan