Michigan Hockey\u2019s pipeline is loaded, but its reach goes well beyond the NHL. Here is where some of your favorite former Wolverines are playing professionally outside the top league in the world.<\/p>\n
Michigan: 2018-21
Team: Texas Stars
2025-26 stats: 58 GP, 12 G, 18 A, 30 PTS<\/p>\n
Becker put together a strong season in Texas, finishing with 30 points and continuing to show the reliable, hard-nosed game that made him valuable at Michigan. He may not be the flashiest name on this list, but 12 goals and 30 points in the AHL is a solid year.<\/p>\n
Michigan: 2020-22
Team: Springfield Thunderbirds
2025-26 stats: 50 GP, 7 G, 10 A, 17 PTS<\/p>\n
Bordeleau split the season between Utica and Springfield, finishing with 17 points. The skill has never been the question with him. He remains one of the more talented offensive players on this list and is still trying to work his way back into a larger NHL role.<\/p>\n
Michigan: 2011-14
Team: Manitoba Moose
2025-26 stats: 55 GP, 10 G, 16 A, 26 PTS<\/p>\n
Di Giuseppe has been around pro hockey for a long time, and that experience still matters. After spending years bouncing between the NHL and AHL, he gave Manitoba a veteran winger who can produce, play responsibly and help younger players adjust to the pro game.<\/p>\n
Michigan: 2021-24
Team: Utica Comets
2025-26 stats: 69 GP, 10 G, 13 A, 23 PTS<\/p>\n
Edwards had one of the better seasons among Michigan\u2019s young pro defensemen. He played a heavy AHL schedule and added 10 goals from the blue line, which is a pretty encouraging sign for a player still early in his professional career.<\/p>\n
Michigan: 2023-26
Team: Charlotte Checkers
2025-26 pro stats: No pro stats yet<\/p>\n
Fantilli signed with Charlotte after finishing his Michigan career, so he does not have 2025-26 professional stats. His first full pro season will be worth watching after he developed into a steady presence on Michigan\u2019s blue line.<\/p>\n
Michigan: 2021-23
Team: Henderson Silver Knights
2025-26 stats: 58 GP, 9 G, 15 A, 24 PTS<\/p>\n
Hallum quietly put together a solid season with Henderson. His speed was always the calling card, and a 24-point AHL season shows he is becoming more than just a forechecker. He is carving out a real role in the Golden Knights organization.<\/p>\n
Michigan: 2016-18
Team: Coachella Valley Firebirds
2025-26 stats: 45 GP, 8 G, 20 A, 28 PTS<\/p>\n
Marody split the season between Lehigh Valley and Coachella Valley and remained a productive AHL playmaker. He has been a reliable scorer at this level for years, and even in a season with a midyear move, he still found a way to produce.<\/p>\n
Michigan: 2021-23
Team: Ontario Reign
2025-26 stats: 30 GP, 18-7-3, 2.45 GAA, .907 SV%, 1 SO<\/p>\n
Portillo continues to be one of Michigan\u2019s most notable goalie alums. He won 18 games for Ontario and posted a strong goals against average, keeping himself in the conversation as a legitimate goaltending option for the Kings.<\/p>\n
Michigan: 2020-25
Team: Grand Rapids Griffins
2025-26 stats: 50 GP, 4 G, 16 A, 20 PTS across AHL\/ECHL<\/p>\n
Truscott split his first pro season between Grand Rapids and Toledo. The important part is he played a lot and produced from the back end, including three assists in his AHL sample with the Griffins.<\/p>\n
Michigan: 2015-19
Team: Rochester Americans
2025-26 stats: 63 GP, 5 G, 7 A, 12 PTS<\/p>\n
Warren has become a steady AHL veteran. His numbers do not jump off the page, but he has stuck around because he skates well, plays hard and can be trusted in a depth role. There is value in that, especially over a long AHL season.<\/p>\n
Michigan: 2023-24
Team: Idaho Steelheads
2025-26 stats with Idaho: 24 GP, 15-6-2, 2.43 GAA, .922 SV%<\/p>\n
Barczewski had a strong season in Idaho after finishing his college career at Michigan. A .922 save percentage is excellent at any professional level and gives him a real foundation as he tries to keep climbing.<\/p>\n
Michigan: 2021-25
Team: Trois-Rivi\u00e8res Lions
2025-26 stats: 63 GP, 7 G, 8 A, 15 PTS<\/p>\n
Estapa was never just about scoring at Michigan, and the same applies in the ECHL. He brings physicality, energy and a willingness to play a heavy game. Fifteen points as a rookie pro is a decent start for a player whose value goes beyond the scoresheet.<\/p>\n
Michigan: 2019-22
Team: Savannah Ghost Pirates
2025-26 stats: 54 GP, 11 G, 11 A, 22 PTS<\/p>\n
Granowicz had a productive year in Savannah with 22 points. He was a dependable depth forward at Michigan and has continued to build a pro career by being reliable, versatile and difficult to play against.<\/p>\n
Michigan: 2016-18
Team: Kansas City Mavericks
2025-26 stats: 29 GP, 22-2-3, 1.97 GAA, .928 SV%<\/p>\n
LaFontaine had one of the best seasons of any former Wolverine outside the NHL. A .928 save percentage and 1.97 goals against average are outstanding, and his 22 wins helped anchor a dominant Kansas City team.<\/p>\n
Michigan: 2018-23
Team: Savannah Ghost Pirates
2025-26 stats: 55 GP, 2 G, 14 A, 16 PTS<\/p>\n
Pehrson continued his pro career with a steady season in Savannah. He was never a high-risk offensive defenseman at Michigan, but he moves the puck well enough and gives his team dependable minutes on the back end.<\/p>\n
Michigan: 2018-22
Team: Toledo Walleye
2025-26 stats: 54 GP, 17 G, 12 A, 29 PTS across Jacksonville and Toledo<\/p>\n
Van Wyhe split the season between Jacksonville and Toledo and ended up having one of the better offensive seasons among Michigan\u2019s ECHL alumni. He was especially productive after joining the Walleye, giving Toledo another experienced forward for its playoff push.<\/p>\n
Michigan: 2015-19
Team: Avangard Omsk
League: KHL
2025-26 stats: 56 GP, 1 G, 15 A, 16 PTS<\/p>\n
Cecconi continues to play at a high level overseas, skating in the KHL with Avangard Omsk. His game has always been more about size, defensive responsibility and structure than gaudy point totals, but 16 points from the blue line is a solid season.<\/p>\n
Michigan: 2019-20
Team: Grizzlys Wolfsburg
League: DEL
2025-26 stats: 34 GP, 9 G, 13 A, 22 PTS<\/p>\n
Hayhurst has turned his one season at Michigan into a steady pro path. He produced well in Germany, averaging better than a half-point per game and giving Wolfsburg another skilled forward who can create offense.<\/p>\n
Michigan: 2018-22
Team: Grizzlys Wolfsburg
League: DEL
2025-26 stats: 55 GP, 13 G, 20 A, 33 PTS<\/p>\n
Lambert had a strong year in Germany, finishing with 33 points before moving to Augsburger Panther. He was a dependable center at Michigan, and his speed and energy have translated well overseas.<\/p>\n
Michigan: 2016-20
Team: Dundee Stars
League: EIHL
2025-26 stats: 45 GP, 2 G, 2 A, 4 PTS<\/p>\n
Luce\u2019s role has never been about piling up points. The former Michigan defenseman brings size and defensive experience, and he continued his pro career in the United Kingdom with Dundee.<\/p>\n
Michigan: 2018-21
Team: Skellefte\u00e5 AIK
League: SHL
2025-26 stats: 42 GP, 31 wins, 1.93 GAA, .914 SV%, 10 SO<\/p>\n
Mann had a monster season in Sweden. He won 31 games, posted a .914 save percentage and recorded 10 shutouts, making him one of the top goaltenders in the SHL. Among Michigan alumni outside the NHL, this was one of the best individual seasons.<\/p>\n
Michigan: 2017-20
Team: \u00d6rebro HK
League: SHL
2025-26 stats: 50 GP, 7 G, 16 A, 23 PTS<\/p>\n
Martin had a strong offensive season from the blue line in Sweden\u2019s top league. He has quietly built a very solid European career, and 23 points as a defenseman in the SHL is nothing to overlook.<\/p>\n
Michigan: 2016-20
Team: Herning Blue Fox
League: Metal Ligaen
2025-26 stats: 45 GP, 29 G, 33 A, 62 PTS<\/p>\n
Pastujov was one of the biggest offensive standouts on this entire list. He was dominant in Denmark, finishing with 62 points in 45 regular-season games before adding even more production in the playoffs. That is the kind of season that gets noticed.<\/p>\n
Michigan: 2017-21
Team: Gap Rapaces
League: Ligue Magnus
2025-26 stats: 28 GP, 15 G, 10 A, 25 PTS<\/p>\n
Raabe gave Gap strong production in France, scoring 15 goals in just 28 regular-season games. He was a role player at Michigan, but he has found a larger offensive role overseas and made the most of it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Michigan Hockey\u2019s pipeline is loaded, but its reach goes well beyond the NHL. Here is where some of…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":624165,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[377],"tags":[5,3564],"class_list":["post-624164","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-hockey","tag-hockey","tag-michigan-hockey"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@nhl\/116931448262580935","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/624164","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=624164"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/624164\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/624165"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=624164"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=624164"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=624164"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}