They represented the University of Michigan in the 2020–21 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season.

The team was coached by Mel Pearson, in his fourth year as head coach, and played their home games at Yost Ice Arena.

[1] As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic the entire college ice hockey season was delayed.

Because the NCAA had previously announced that all winter sports athletes would retain whatever eligibility they possessed through at least the following year, none of North Dakota's players would lose a season of play.

[10] Michigan had four players selected in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.