(#326) Air Force recruiting violation, Druskinis removed from Michigan roster

Air Force was hit with Level-II penalties after recruiting violations were discovered during an investigation into the golf program at the school. Air Force assistant coaches had made contact with a player and his father before that player entered the transfer portal.

Also in this issue:

• Michigan kicked defenseman Johnny Druskinis off the team on Friday. The Wolverines also opened the season last night with an 8-1 exhibition win over Simon Fraser.

• The Chicago Steel are mourning the passing of assistant GM Mike Fazio.

• Remembering Chris Snow.

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Our 2023 Preseason Rankings can be found in the following issues:

Teams 46-44: #325
Teams 49-47: #321
Teams 53-50: #320
Teams 57-54: #319
Teams 61-58: #318
Teams 64-62: #314

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