HYMAN BROTHERS COMMIT TO MICHIGAN

Press Release

Brothers Zach and Spencer Hyman, both members of the Hamilton Red Wings have confirmed their commitment to join the powerhouse University of Michigan Wolverines program.

Zach, the reigning CJHL Player of the Year, was originally slated to attend Princeton University, but chose to decommit after learning that head coach Guy Gadowsky, one of the main reasons for his choice of Princeton, left for Penn State. Also the captain of the Red Wings, Zach will begin his Wolverines career, starting in the fall.

Zach spoke to ojhl.ca recently about his decision to join the Wolverines, "It was a tough decision. I had scholarship offers from all the top College programs across the United States, but when we stepped into Yost Arena and met Coach Berenson, Spence & I knew Michigan was the best fit for us. I’m really excited to play for Michigan. The Wolverines are a perennial powerhouse, revered year after year. Playing for Coach Berenson will be a tremendous honour."

He continued by discussing the importance of eduction, one of the main factors for staying in the OJHL this season, "The OJHL is an excellent development league. Playing in the OJHL helped make my dreams come true. Academics are very important to me and the University of Michigan offers the best of both worlds, an excellent academic school and one of the top college hockey programs in the nation."

Spencer, a defenceman with the Red Wings, will join his brother at Michigan beginning with the 2012-13 CCHA season. He recently completed his second season as a member of the Red Wings, recording 20 points in 49 regular season games to help lead his club to a playoff position in the challenging North-West Conference.

Spencer echoed many of his brother's comments and his excitement for moving on to the next level after next season, "Putting on a Wolverine jersey will be extra special. Some great OJHL players like Mike Cammilieri and Andrew Cogliano played there. It’s a storied College hockey program and a great University. I had several scholarship offers from quality NCAA D1 schools, but I’ve always wanted to play for Michigan. I’m also looking forward to playing with my brother Zach. I want to thank the OJHL for providing a great league where players really develop."

(Nathan can be reached at fourniern@students.nescom.edu)