On Monday, April 14, multiple college hockey transfer portal trackers reported that Cameron Korpi is transferring from the University of Michigan to Union College. Carter Korpi ‘26, Cameron’s older brother, has also confirmed Cameron’s transfer to Concordiensis staff. Cameron is a goaltender and could be a crucial addition to the men’s hockey roster.
Cameron spent his first year at Michigan, where he was in the net for 18 games, had a 3.08 goals against average (GAA), a .904 save percentage, and seven wins. Before then, he played with the Tri-City Storm of the USHL and backstopped his team to consecutive Clark Cup semi-final appearances.
“The freshman split time with graduate Logan Stein this season and was probably Michigan’s best option in net.” Sam Bernardi of Maize n Brew, a news outlet covering the University of Michigan’s sports, said Cameron entered the portal. “It’s difficult for any freshman at any school to get playing time, but to be the Wolverines’ goaltender so early on is quite an achievement. He had it all lined up to control the position for years.”
Cameron will wear the same jersey as his older brother, Carter, beginning in October. Carter is a forward who specializes in short-handed goals. He recorded six goals (including two short-handed goals and two empty-net goals), two assists, and 12 blocks before sustaining a season-ending injury in early January. Carter is expected to return to the Union lineup at the start of the next season.
Cameron comes to Union at a time when the men’s hockey program is hoping to revive its history of success. This past season, the program had its first winning season since 2018-2019, finished fourth in ECAC standings, and secured its first round ECAC playoff bye since the 2017-2018 season. However, the team had a disappointing end to their season in the ECAC quarterfinals, when they lost to Dartmouth in two games.
Union having Cameron in the net could be crucial for the success of the team. The team is eager to go to Lake Placid, New York, for the ECAC tournament for the first time since 2017. The team has also struggled against other top ECAC opponents, Quinnipiac, Dartmouth, and Clarkson, and defeating them would be crucial for the success of next season.
In addition, two rounds of the NCAA tournament will be hosted by Union at MVP Arena in Albany; if Union makes it to the tournament, they will play there. In order to qualify for the tournament, Union would have to win the ECAC championship and/or have top national rankings. Union has not been in the tournament since 2017, when they lost in the first round to Penn State.
The men’s hockey team will begin play at Mohawk Harbor Events Center this October, and the season schedule will be released later this year.
This article has been updated to include additional information about Union’s hockey season.
