The Michigan hockey team announced its recruiting class Tuesday, signing seven players that make up a cohort better than any class since Carl Hagelin and his 11 classmates arrived for the 2008 season.

"I have no problem telling you that this group gets me excited," said associate head coach Billy Powers. "When you walk into the rink to see these guys with their junior teams, they don't disappoint you.

"We're adding a scoring touch, some grit, some size on the blue line - a couple guys that are 6-1 and above but have skill. It's a well-rounded group from top to bottom."



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