HOUGHTON — Friday night marks the opening of a new era of hockey for the Michigan Tech Huskies. Not only do they have 13 freshmen, they have five transfers, and nearly an entirely new coaching staff.

However, the new head coach has been here before, and he is happy to be back in the Copper Country.

“I’m not a big title guy,” said Huskies coach Bill Muckalt. “I love my time up here. I enjoyed the people, the kids, the team. I love the Mac (MacInnes Student Ice Arena), love the lifestyle up here. So, those things are all kind of like a trip down memory lane, for sure. But, coming to the rink every day is what I love.

“Every day we get to help people reach their dreams in the classroom, in the community, on the ice, and together, playing a sport that’s so special. So, yeah, (I’m a) pretty

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