Red Wings Could Be Among Contending Teams To Sign Undrafted College Star
Michigan's T. J. Hughes ignites NHL buzz.
His dazzling college season makes him a top free-agent target, with the Red Wings tracking his every move.
The college hockey season reaches its climax this week, with the semifinals set for Thursday and the national championship game to follow on Saturday. While the spotlight is on the ice, a broader storyline is unfolding across the State of Michigan, where the University of Michigan continues an extraordinary run of athletic success. Fresh off a national championship in football in 2023, Michigan now finds itself competing for a basketball national title on Monday night, putting the program in position to capture championships across three of North America’s four major sports.
The momentum has carried over to the ice, where the Wolverines are once again in the national conversation. A key reason for that success has been forward T. J.
Hughes, who has emerged as one of the most productive players in college hockey this season. The 24-year-old Hamilton native has recorded 21 goals and 35 assists for 56 points in 39 games, leading Michigan’s offensive charge during its tournament run. Bookmark The Hockey News Detroit Red Wings team site to stay connected to the latest news , game-day coverage, and player features .