They represented the University of Michigan in the 2010–11 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season.

The team was coached by Red Berenson and played their home games at Yost Ice Arena, although they took one regular-season home game against archrival Michigan State to Michigan Stadium, drawing the largest crowd in the sport's history.

[9][10][11] The following night Michigan eliminated number four Colorado College 2–1 to advance to the Frozen Four.

[12][13][14][15] Prior to the Frozen Four, Hagelin was named to the Inside College Hockey 2010–11 All-America Third Team.

[16] Then on April 7, the team defeated North Dakota 2–0 to qualify for the championship game.