Transfer forward thriving for No. 1 Michigan hockey

Jayden Perron has found success after joining the Wolverines from North Dakota.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 3:15am

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Jayden Perron, a transfer forward from North Dakota, has been thriving for the top-ranked Michigan hockey team this season. Perron faced Michigan in the 2023-24 NCAA Tournament as a freshman, but now he's a key contributor for the Wolverines, who he says have gotten off to a strong start despite being a younger team.

Why it matters

Michigan hockey is one of the top programs in the country, and Perron's successful transition from North Dakota to the Wolverines shows the team's ability to integrate talented transfers and maintain their status as an elite program.

The details

Perron, who was a freshman at North Dakota in 2023-24, faced Michigan in the NCAA Tournament that year, where the Fighting Hawks took a 2-1 lead into the third period before the Wolverines scored three unanswered goals to win 4-3. Now as a member of the Michigan team, Perron has found success, with the Wolverines getting off to a strong start despite being a younger squad.

  • Perron faced Michigan in the 2023-24 NCAA Tournament first-round matchup as a freshman at North Dakota.
  • Perron is now playing for Michigan during the 2026-27 season.

The players

Jayden Perron

A transfer forward who joined the Michigan hockey team after playing at North Dakota.

Michigan

The top-ranked college hockey team that Perron now plays for.

North Dakota

The school where Perron played as a freshman before transferring to Michigan.

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What they’re saying

“We're a younger team, so maybe it could have been easy for us to come out to a slow start as maybe some guys aren't really used to college hockey, but I think everyone kind of took the jump and everyone's playing amazing.”

— Jayden Perron (wn.com)

The takeaway

Perron's successful transition from North Dakota to Michigan's elite hockey program demonstrates the Wolverines' ability to integrate talented transfers and maintain their status as one of the top teams in the country, even with a younger roster.