On the Sheet: Brandon Naurato

On the Sheet: Brandon Naurato

Jeff Marek sits down inside the University of Michigan Wolverines locker room at Yost Ice Arena with head coach Brandon Naurato for a wide-ranging conversation on culture, development, and why this season’s group has emerged as the No. 1 team in the nation. Naurato breaks down what the “Michigan experience” truly means, how leadership from captain TJ Hughes and the upperclassmen set the tone, and why people and habits matter as much as skill. The conversation dives deep into Michigan’s NHL pipeline, recruiting philosophy, and how the program develops players like Michael Hage, Malcolm Spence, Ivan Ivanov, and Jack Ivankovic for long-term professional success. Naurato also discusses the evolving college hockey landscape with CHL eligibility, mentorship from legendary coach Red Berenson, alumni involvement at Yost, and why he believes this is the best team he has ever coached. An essential watch for college hockey fans, NHL prospect watchers, and anyone interested in how elite programs are built the right way.


Chapters:

00:00 – Intro

01:10 – What the “Michigan experience” really means

01:30 – Leadership, culture, and captain TJ Hughes

03:10 – Coaching under the shadow of Red Berenson

04:15 – The recruiting pitch: Michigan to the NHL

05:40 – Developing pros vs. college systems

06:50 – Letting players fail to help them grow

08:36 – Alumni impact: Larkin, Johnson, Werenski & more

08:56 – CHL players entering college hockey

10:53 – Michael Hage’s NHL ceiling

11:52 – Malcolm Spence’s impact and energy

16:16 – Goaltending and Jack Ivankovic’s importance

18:48 – Michigan as the No. 1 team in the country

20:15 – College hockey’s momentum and exposure

23:40 – Recruiting challenges and negative recruiting

28:37 – Underrated player spotlight: Josh Earnest

31:56 – “This is the best team I’ve ever coached”


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