End to a Season and A League
This is a pretty hefty blog post, but Michigan ice hockey had an influential season. Full of ups and downs and go-arounds. They started the season with a newly renovated Yost Ice Arena, unfortunately, they were not filling the win column like expected. Only coming out victorious seven of the first 18 games had many people doubting. However, they finished the season strong and played well in the championship final of the last CCHA tournament at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. The CCHA, formed in 1971, is dissolving and teams are realigning to conferences.
This was my first year shooting hockey and I learned lots. The puck moves super fast but that’s not always where the peak action is, vantage point is everything and it helps to move around, and if you are shooting through glass, make sure to bring a cloth to clean it up. In future years, I’d like to get more access and cover the team during practice, in the locker room, and outside the rink. Thanks for looking!
Yost Ice Arena on Sunday night. The new renovations cost more than $16 million. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
The Michigan team takes the rink at Yost Ice Arena. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Nine-year-olds Ross Eaton (left) and Duane Michaels watch warmups at Yost Ice Arena on Friday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
The Michigan ice hockey team plays at Yost Ice Arena. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
The Michigan ice hockey team huddles together before the game against Michigan State at Joe Louis Arena on Saturday, Feb. 2. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan junior right wingman Derek DeBlois checks Miami sophomore defenseman Garrett Kennedy in the first period on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan sophomore center Travis Lynch scores in the first period at Yost Ice Arena on Saturday. Michigan lost 4-3. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan sophomore defenseman Brennan Serville celebrates after scoring his first career goal in the third period of the game against Western Michigan on Saturday. The Wolverines won 2-0. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan sophomore left wingman Alex Guptill fights for the puck in the second period on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan junior right wingman Luke Moffatt shoots in the second period on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan freshman goaltender Jared Rutledge makes a save in the second period on Saturday. Michigan lost 4-3. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan freshman right wingman Andrew Copp shoots in the third period on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
A couple band members walk down the stairs at Yost Ice Arena on Tuesday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
The puck rolls over the goal in the game between Michigan and Windsor on Tuesday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
A Michigan fan walks in Yost Ice Arena. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan players Kevin Lynch, Zach Hyman, and Brennan Serville celebrate after a score in the third period on Friday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan freshman right wingman Andrew Copp gets rough on the boards in the first period of the game against Western Michigan on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan senior center Kevin Lynch searches for the puck in the second period of the game against Michigan State on Friday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan State senior kevin Walrod checks Michigan freshman right wingman Andrew Copp in the first period on Friday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
The Miami Redhawks celebrate after scoring in the third period on Saturday. The Redhawks won 4-3. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
The Michigan team watches Notre Dame celebrate their 3-1 victory on Sunday, March 24. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
An usher watches warmups before the game between Michigan and Ferris State at Yost Ice Arena on Friday, Mar. 1. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan junior Paul Durand prepares to throw a teddy bear on the ice during the first intermission of the game against Western Michigan on Saturday. The stuffed animals are donated to varies charities in Wasthenaw County. A total of 1,478 stuffed animals were collected. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan freshman right wingman Andrew Copp checks a Notre Dame player on Friday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan sophomore left wingman Alex Guptill checks Western Michigan senior Dane Walters on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan sophomore right wingman Andrew Sinelli moves the puck up the ice in the game against Michigan State at Joe Louis Arena on Saturday, Feb. 2. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan senior center Kevin Lynch makes a move behind the net in the game against Michigan State at Joe Louis Arena on Saturday, Feb. 2. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
The Michigan Alumni Band at Joe Lewis Arena on Saturday, Dec. 29. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan junior right wingman Derek DeBlois skates before the CCHA championship game against Notre Dame on Sunday, March 24. Michigan lost 3-1.Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan sophomore right wingman Zach Hyman goes airborne while trying to score in the third period of the game against Miami on Saturday, March 23. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
The Michigan bench celebrates after a goal in the second period of the game against Michigan State at Joe Louis Arena on Saturday, Feb. 2. Michigan won 5-2. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan senior center Kevin Lynch celebrates scoring in the second period of the game against Miami on Saturday, March 23. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan freshman right wingman Andrew Copp checks Miami defenseman Chris Joyaux on Saturday, March 23. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan junior defenseman Mac Bennett is tripped while skating after a puck in the game against Miami on Saturday, March 23. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan junior defenseman Mac Bennett on the boards watches a puck in the game against Miami on Saturday, March 23. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan and Notre Dame players fight in the final minute of the game on Sunday, March 24. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan senior defenseman Lee Moffie battles Michigan Tech junior left wingman Ryan Furne for the puck in the first period at Joe Lewis Arena on Saturday, Dec. 29. Michigan Tech leads going into the third 2-0. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan junior defenseman Mac Bennett handles the puck and skates behind the net in the game against Michigan Tech at Joe Lewis Arena on Saturday, Dec. 29. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan senior center A.J. Treais shoots in the game against Michigan Tech at Joe Lewis Arena on Saturday, Dec. 29. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
The Michigan hockey teams celebrates after freshman defenseman Jacob Trouba scores in the third period of the game against Western Michigan on Saturday. Michigan won 2-0. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Recap of Past Two Weeks
Like most days at a news publication, you never know what you’re going to get when you walk into work. The last two weeks have been no exception. From fires, to spontaneous assignments, to crosstown rivalry basketball games, it’s always exciting.
I was given very few details when assigned this story. We knew something was going on at a local gymnastics building and that it was a good photo opportunity. Six-year-old Faith Falzon lives with a rare intestinal disease, Hyperganglionosis, causing her to have irregular bowel movements and trouble absorbing nutrients. Her condition restricts her from taking group classes. Through the generosity and efforts of the Level Nine gymnastics team, they organized a fundraiser and were able to purchase equipment for Faith to use at home. I’ve never seen a girl do so many cartwheels.
Amelia Moorehouse (left) and Faith Falzon (right) embrace after surprising Faith with new gymnastics equipment on Monday, January 28. Moorehouse and her team raised more than $700 through a Flip-a-thon fundraiser. “I can’t wait to see her in her first competition,” she says. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Six-year-old Faith Falzon uses her new balance beam at Gym America on Monday, January 28. The level nine team purchased the gymnastics equipment for Faith as a surprise. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Six-year-old Faith Falzon gets ready to use the gymnastics bar at Gym America on Monday, January 28. Faith has an incurable bowel disorder which forces her to spend most days in the hospital. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Six-year-old Faith Falzon and the level nine team watches gymnastic flips on Monday, Jan. 28. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Six-year-old Faith Falzon plays on gymnastics mats at Gym America on Monday, January 28. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
On a cold Michigan day, a fire broke in Salem township. Luckily, the home was vacant at the time, but the weather conditions cause some complications for the emergency responders.
A structure fire at 8143 Stonegate in Salem Township on Friday, Feb. 1. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Salem Township and other neighboring fire departments work to extinguish a fire on Friday, Feb. 1. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
A firefighter with a frozen visor on Friday, Feb. 1. Salem Township Fire Chief James Rachwal says the hefty winds and icy conditions caused some complications. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
During the winter/early spring, basketball season is in full swing. Meaning there are about three or four games a week. I’ve been pushing myself to focus on creativity and constantly make unique images.
Pioneer senior Tevis Robinson stretches at center court before the game against Saline on Friday, Feb. 1. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Pioneer senior Jibreel Hussein drives down the court after stealing the ball on Friday, Feb. 1. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Pioneer senior Tevis Robinson shoots on Friday, Feb. 1. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Pioneer senior Jibreel Hussein is fouled late in the game on Friday, Feb. 1. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Kids play at Pioneer High School after the game between Pioneer and Saline on Friday, Feb. 1. The Pioneers won 58-53. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
I love photographing hockey through windows in the glass as much as the next photog. But when I was positioned in shooting spots where Michigan was never skating toward me, I was forced to think a little differently.
Michigan senior center Kevin Lynch skates near center ice before the game against Michigan State at Joe Louis Arena on Saturday, Feb. 2. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan freshman goaltender Jared Rutledge in a ready stance in the game against Michigan State at Joe Louis Arena on Saturday, Feb. 2. He had 26 saves. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan sophomore right wingman Andrew Sinelli moves the puck up the ice in the game against Michigan State at Joe Louis Arena on Saturday, Feb. 2. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
This was one of the more delicate situations I’ve been in. A woman and her husband shared their story of a traumatic rape experience from last summer. Of course a picture adds a certain human a real element to the story, but the couple preferred to stay anonymous. In order to respect their decision, I aimed to convey a great deal of emotion through hand gestures and body posture. Kyle Feldscher showed extreme professionalism and discretion when covering this story for AnnArbor.com. The couple’s optimism and perseverance is quite inspirational.
An anonymous rape victim and her husband share their story from a home in Royal Oak on Monday, Feb 4. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
An anonymous rape victim and her husband share their story from a home in Royal Oak on Monday, Feb 4. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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