Though we’re still in the dog days of August, the college hockey season has already started for one team. Michigan Tech is taking advantage of a rule that allows NCAA teams to travel overseas to play once every four years, and competing against some German and Austrian pro teams. It sounds like a fun trip, and it’s something Michigan Tech plans on doing once every four years, so every player that goes to Tech gets to make the trip.
The Huskies are maintaining a blog dedicated to the trip, so you can follow their progress there.
Yesterday, the Huskies wrapped up competition in the four-team Joker Cup, where they finished in third place with a 1-2 record, which all in all, isn’t that bad considering the competition they were facing. John Kivisto was named the tournament’s MVP, and in true German fashion, was given a giant bottle of booze for his efforts. The Huskies beat ESV Kaufbeuren in their first game 3-0. ESVK plays in the second level of German pro hockey.