Author: MiHockey Staff
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NTDP Under-18 Team beats No. 1 St. Cloud State in Minnesota
By @MichaelCaples – They’re missing one of their goaltenders, and one of their top forwards. Didn’t keep them from beating the No. 1 team in college hockey on the road. On Thursday night, USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program’s Under-18 Team took on top-ranked St. Cloud State University on the road, and Team USA…
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Paul Cotter signs entry-level contract with Las Vegas Golden Knights
By @MichaelCaples – The 2018 holiday season will be a memorable one for Paul Cotter. The Canton native is officially a member of the Las Vegas Golden Knights. General manager George McPhee announced today that the NHL’s newest franchise has signed Cotter to a three-year, entry-level contract. Cotter was selected in the fourth round…
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Team USA opens 2019 World Juniors with win over Slovakia
By @MichaelCaples – So far, so good for Team USA. USA Hockey’s representatives at the 2019 World Juniors recorded a 2-1 win over Slovakia on Day 1 of the prestigious international tournament Wednesday in Victoria, British Columbia. Penn State star Evan Barratt, a product of the National Team Development Program in Plymouth, scored the game-winning…
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Recruiting: Lane Hutson commits to Boston University
By @MichaelCaples – Right now, there’s a Honeybaked crest on Lane Hutson’s chest. Someday, it’s going to be a big ‘BOSTON’ text. The Honeybaked ’04 birth-year defenseman had an early Christmas present for Albie O’Connell and the Boston University coaching staff, as Hutson made his commitment to the Terriers on Christmas Eve. “Playing Division…
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PHOTOS: Muskegon vs. Team USA (NTDP Under-18 Team)
Check out MiHockey’s photos from the latest edition of the USHL’s Michigan-based rivalry between the Muskegon Lumberjacks and USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program. In this round, Team USA’s Under-18 Team prevailed over their in-state rivals by a final score of 5-1 during the NTDP’s ‘Kids Day’ 10:30 a.m. contest. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)…
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USA Hockey finalizes World Junior roster after pair of exhibition wins
By @MichaelCaples – After winning both of its pre-tournament games, USA Hockey has finalized its roster for the upcoming 2019 World Juniors. “We’ve said from day one that this is a selection process, and as a staff we’re thrilled with the 23 players selected to represent the United States in one of the greatest…
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Oakland Jr. Grizzlies, Honeybaked 16U raise more than $5K in donations, toys in charity game (with photos)
By @MichaelCaples – TROY – For the second straight season, the Oakland Jr. Grizzlies and Honeybaked 16U teams joined forces for a charity game for good causes. This year’s edition – the Holiday Hockey Game For Hope charity game – raised $3,560 in donations for St. Jude, while they also took in more than…
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PHOTOS/VIDEO: Women’s National Team plays two scrimmages with NTDP Under-17 Team
On Dec. 18, the Women’s National Team – divided into Team White and Team Blue – played in two scrimmages with USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program Under-17 Team. The scrimmages featured two 15-minute halves, with the U17s first playing Team White, and then Team Blue after a Zamboni break. The NTDP recorded a…
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Michigan natives Hamilton, Chupp named USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game coaches
By @MichaelCaples – When the USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game takes place on Jan. 8, two Michigan natives will be in charge. Mike Hamilton (Team East) and Cody Chupp (Team West) will be the head coaches for the prestigious event – an annual showcase for top draft-eligible USHL players as selected by NHL Central Scouting…
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PHOTOS: Lake Superior State beats NTDP U18 Team; Women’s National Team welcomed to Plymouth
On Dec. 16, Lake Superior State made a visit to USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, and the Lakers recorded a 7-3 win over the NTDP Under-18 Team during their stay. Four members of the U.S. Women’s National Team – including Michigan’s own Megan Keller – also stopped by the rink that day for a…