Author: MiHockey Staff
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PHOTOS: Red Wings fall to Senators Friday night at LCA
The Detroit Red Wings couldn’t pull off a home win Friday night at Little Caesars Arena, falling to the Ottawa Senators 4-2. (Photos by Stefan Kubus/MiHockey)
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Alec Calvaruso named USHL goaltender of the week
By @MichaelCaples – Alec Calvaruso is making up for lost time. The Livonia native has only played in three games with his new Sioux Falls Stampede team, and he’s already been named USHL goaltender of the week. In his first USHL appearances, Calvaruso stopped 10-of-10 in relief duty to help his Stampede to a…
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Spartans shut out NTDP Under-18 Team at Munn (with photos)
By @MichaelCaples – On Saturday night, Michigan State and USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program took part in their now-annual exhibition contest, and the Spartans emerged victorious on home ice. Thanks to a third-period goal from NTDP alum Patrick Khodorenko, Michigan State recorded a 1-0 victory over Team USA at Munn Ice Arena in…
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Team USA wins 2018 World Junior A Challenge
By @MichaelCaples – Eight Michigan names are coming home from Bonnyville, Alberta as champions. Sunday evening, Team USA beat Russia 2-0 in the title game of the World Junior A Challenge. It’s the fifth time in seven years that the U.S. squad – each year an all-star group from the USHL – has won…
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Scott Matzka passes away after battle with ALS
By @MichaelCaples – He inspired many during his battle with ALS. Now, the hockey community has to say goodbye to Scott Matzka. The University of Michigan alum passed away today at the age of 40. “Scott was a great player, tremendous teammate and true champion,” says head coach Mel Pearson. “My thoughts and prayers…
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Team USA claims second place at Under-17 Four Nations in Plymouth
By @StefanKubus – PLYMOUTH – It wasn’t the result they were hoping for, but they’ve still claimed some hardware. Team USA finished the 2018 Under-17 Four Nations with silver after falling to Russia 3-2 in Saturday night’s championship game in overtime. Ty Smilanic, a Little Caesars and Belle Tire alum, scored twice, but Russia’s…
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Team USA beats Russia in preview of Under-17 Four Nations Cup championship game
By @MichaelCaples – You could consider it a dress rehearsal. The players didn’t – the hits and the emotion displayed on the ice certainly showed that – but Friday night’s game didn’t mean much more than just some 24 hours of bragging rights. Team USA beat Russia 4-2 in the final game of the…
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Mitch Eliot signs entry-level contract with Vancouver Canucks
By @MichaelCaples – Mitch Eliot is officially a member of the Vancouver Canucks. The Grosse Pointe native signed an entry-level contract with the NHL franchise, general manager Jim Benning announced today. The 20-year-old defenseman is in the midst of his second season with the OHL’s Sarnia Sting; Eliot has 28 points in 32 games.…
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Ferenc, Van Wieren selected for 2019 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship
By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey has announced its 23-player roster for the upcoming 2019 IIHF Under-18 Women’s World Championship, and two Michigan natives have made the cut. Orchard Lake native Natalie Ferenc and Okemos native Clara Van Wieren will represent the Great Lakes State on the international stage when the puck drops in Obihiro,…
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Red Wings’ Mike Green out 3-5 weeks; Filip Hronek being recalled from Grand Rapids
By @StefanKubus – The Red Wings received another blow on Friday, as coach Jeff Blashill announced Mike Green will be out 3-5 weeks with a lower-body injury. Green had accumulated 16 points through 23 games this season from the back end. As a result, the Wings recalled the red-hot Filip Hronek from Grand Rapids…