University of Minnesota Athletics
2024-25 Men's Hockey Roster
Jersey Number 27
Nick Michel
- Position:
- Forward
- Ht./Wt.:
- 5-11 / 180
- Class:
- Graduate Student
- Shoot/Catch:
- L
- Hometown:
- Waconia, Minn.
- High School:
- Holy Family Catholic HS
- Previous Team:
- Saint John's (NCAA)
| PRONUNCIATION |
2024-25 | GRADUATE STUDENT
Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Award
Academic All-Big Ten
• Made 10 appearances in his final season of college hockey
• Took the ice for the first time with the Maroon and Gold in a home win over Bemidji State (Nov. 14)
• Finished the year with one goal and two assists for three total points
• Recorded an assist in his Gophers' debut versus the Beavers (Nov. 14)
• Picked up another helper in a shutout of Michigan (Dec. 6)
• Tallied the first multi-point effort of his career during Minnesota's home win against Mercyhurst (Jan. 4) with his first goal and an assist
• Was a career-best, plus-3 during the win over the Lakers (Jan. 4)
• Closed the season with a plus-5 rating and played every game even or on the plus side
• Earned second letter
2023-24 | SENIOR
• Did not appear in an official game during his lone season with the Gophers
• Took the ice in both of Minnesota's exhibition wins against Bemidji State (Oct. 8) and the U.S. National Team Development Program U18's (Jan. 1)
2022-23 | JUNIOR (Saint John's)
All-MIAC First Team
MIAC Offensive Player of the Week (Dec. 12, Nov. 14)
• Led the team in scoring with 15 goals and 11 assists for 26 points
• Tallied a team-best six power-play goals, including two on the road at Concordia (Nov. 12)
• Had a five-point performance in a home win over Concordia Wisconsin (Dec. 9)
• Scored at least one point in 16 of 24 games played, including a career-long, seven-game point streak from Dec. 9 to Jan. 19
2021-22 | SOPHOMORE (Saint John's)
All-MIAC Honorable Mention Team
• Ranked fourth on the team with 19 points
• Turned in five multi-point efforts
• Scored a pair of power play goals in a road win at UW-Stout (Nov. 13)
2020-21 | FRESHMAN (Alabama-Huntsville)
• Made four appearances for the Chargers before the program discontinued in May 2021
JUNIOR/HIGH SCHOOL
• Played two full seasons in the NAHL with the Janesville Jets (2019-20) and Minnesota Wilderness (2017-18)
• Appeared in 32 games for the Jets and registered 14 points on seven goals and seven assists
• Posted 23 points (six goals, 17 assists) across 52 outings with the Wilderness
• Graduated from Holy Family Catholic High School in 2017
• Played four seasons of prep hockey and made 60 career appearances for the Fire, totaling 20 goals and 23 assists for 43 points
• Recorded a career-high 28 points in 24 games as a senior
• Was a high school teammate of former Gopher football player, Axel Ruschmeyer
PERSONAL
• Son of Tony and Jill Michel
• Has a twin brother, Jack, and an older brother, Matt
• Graduated from Saint John's in May 2023 with a degree in Global Business Leadership
• Completed a Master of Education degree in Sports Management from Minnesota in May 2024
Brodie Ziemer Goal
Sunday, February 01
Highlights: Gophers 8, Wisconsin 4
Saturday, January 31
Highlights: Gophers 4, Wisconsin 1
Friday, January 30
Teddy Bear Delivery
Monday, January 26
