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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