Last season the University of Michigan looked like a lock to win the National Championship last season. With a roster that included multiple top NHL prospects like Matty Beniers, Brendan Brisson, Luke Hughes, Kent Johnson, and Owen Power, losing in the semi-final of the Frozen Four seemed like a disappointment. Now it seems like the team is in turmoil after allegations of abuse have come out against head coach Mel Pearson.
Pearson has been the head coach at Michigan since 2017. He is being accused of verbally abusing staff and players, as well as misleading recruits on their role with the team. It's alleged that Pearson created a hostile environment for everyone. There was also a strong fear of retaliation if anyone spoke up. Per reports, below are some of the allegations.
Over recruiting is common practice in most NCAA sports. Players transfer all the time when they can't earn a spot. What is not common is scholarships being taken away while the players are still at the school. Berating staff in a way that makes them feel unsafe to go to work is troubling. As of right now there has been no discipline towards Mel Pearson and he remains head coach.
