12 Michigan hockey team is looking to shake off a disappointing 2024-25 season that saw the Wolverines miss the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2019. Ahead of Michigan’s home opener against Mercyhurst this Friday, The Daily’s hockey beat (Matthew Auchincloss, Vihaan Easwar, Sophie Matthews, and Mackenzie Mielke) sat down and predicted the season. Auchincloss: Michigan StateEaswar: Michigan StateMatthews: Penn StateMielke: Penn StateWho wins the Big Ten Tournament? Auchincloss: Penn StateEaswar: MichiganMatthews: Michigan StateMielke: MichiganHow far into the NCAA Tournament do they go? Auchincloss: Gavin McKennaEaswar: Gavin McKennaMatthews: Gavin McKennaMielke: Gavin McKennaBiggest win:Auchincloss: Feb. 13 against Penn StateEaswar: Michigan State at Duel in the DMatthews: Michigan StateMielke: Feb. 13 against Penn StateMost surprising loss:Auchincloss: Oct. 16 against Robert MorrisEaswar: Notre DameMatthews: Notre DameMielke: Oct. 13 at Notre DameNon-conference record:Auchincloss: 7-3Easwar: 6-4Matthews: 7-3Mielke: 6-4Record against Michigan State?