Michigan Hockey's No. 1 Wolverines Face Ohio State in Big Ten Clash

Top-ranked Michigan travels to Columbus for a weekend series against the Buckeyes

Jan. 28, 2026 at 8:23pm

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The University of Michigan ice hockey team, currently ranked No. 1 nationally with a 20-4 record, travels to Ohio State this weekend for a pair of Big Ten matchups. The teams will play on Friday, January 30th, at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, January 31st, at 5 p.m. at the Schottenstein Center, with both games available via streaming on B1G+.

Why it matters

Michigan enters the weekend tied with Penn State for first place in the Big Ten standings, while Ohio State sits in sixth place. This weekend's games present an opportunity for Michigan to solidify its position at the top of the conference standings.

The details

The Wolverines boast the nation's top scoring offense, averaging 4.83 goals per game, and a scoring margin of +2.75. However, they are fourth in scoring defense, allowing an average of 2.08 goals against. Ohio State's offense ranks 33rd nationally (2.91 goals per game) and their defense 53rd (3.50 goals allowed), resulting in a -0.59 scoring margin. Michigan forward T.J. Hughes currently leads the team in scoring with 34 points, comprised of 11 goals and a team-high 23 assists.

  • The teams will play on Friday, January 30th, at 6:30 p.m.
  • The teams will play on Saturday, January 31st, at 5 p.m.

The players

T.J. Hughes

Michigan forward who currently leads the team in scoring with 34 points, comprised of 11 goals and a team-high 23 assists.

Michael Hage

Michigan forward who is averaging 1.33 points per game.

Will Horcoff

Michigan forward who is averaging 1.25 points per game and ranks third nationally in power-play goals with eight.

Jayden Perron

Michigan forward who is averaging 1.00 points per game.

Stephen Peck

Michigan's freshman goaltender who was recently named the Big Ten Second Star of the Week.

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What’s next

Following this weekend's series, Michigan will return home to face Michigan State on February 6th. They will then participate in the Duel in the D against an opponent yet to be determined on February 7th.

The takeaway

This weekend's matchup between the No. 1 ranked Michigan Wolverines and the Ohio State Buckeyes presents an opportunity for Michigan to further solidify its position atop the Big Ten standings. With a high-powered offense and a solid goaltender, the Wolverines will look to continue their dominant season and extend their nine-week streak as the nation's top-ranked team.