Author: MiHockey Staff
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MSU’s Drew DeRidder named B1G second star of week
By @MichaelCaples – When you play a primary role in your team taking five of six conference points from your main rival, your college hockey conference will reward you. The Big Ten announced today that Michigan State goaltender Drew DeRidder has been named the conference’s second star of the week, after the freshman netminder…
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Ferris State’s Cooper Zech named WCHA rookie of the week
By @MichaelCaples – Cooper Zech got some preseason hype from the WCHA. Now he’s getting some in-season accolades, as well. The preseason rookie of the year was named the WCHA’s rookie of the week today after having a big weekend for his Ferris State Bulldogs. Zech, a South Lyon native, tied for the league’s…
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Veleno, McIsaac, Dellandrea among Team Canada World Junior camp invites
By @StefanKubus – Hockey Canada announced the names that will be heading to its National Junior Team Selection Camp in preparation for the 2019 World Junior Championship in British Columbia. Among the 19 forwards and 12 defensemen, a pair of Red Wings prospects and a current Flint Firebirds forward will have a chance to make…
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College hockey roundup (Nov. 30-Dec. 2)
By @StefanKubus – With all but one Michigan school having played this weekend, here’s an update on how each team fared this past weekend: Broncos continue to roll Western Michigan continued its hot run, now on a four-game win streak after taking down Niagara on Friday and Saturday by a combined score of 10-5. Ethen Frank’s…
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USA Hockey announces 2020 National Championships locations, and Michigan will be busy
By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey has announced the locations for the 2020 USA Hockey National Championships, and ‘Michigan’ is a reoccurring name on the list. The Great Lakes State will host: Youth Tier 1 15 Only – Plymouth – April 1-6, 2020 Youth Tier 1 16U, 18U – Rochester – April 1-6, 2020 Youth…
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Ronnie Attard named USHL defenseman of the week
By @MichaelCaples – He sure knows how to get ready for the World Junior A Challenge. White Lake native Ronnie Attard will be heading to Bonnyville, Alberta this week to compete for Team USA at the prestigious international tournament, and in his last weekend with his USHL franchise, he performed well enough to be…
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Bode Wilde signs entry-level contract with Islanders
By @MichaelCaples – Bode Wilde is officially a member of the New York Islanders. The NHL franchise announced today that they have signed the 18-year-old defenseman to a three-year, entry-level contract. Wilde, a Birmingham native, is in the midst of his first season with the OHL’s Saginaw Spirit. He has 22 points in 21…
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PHOTOS: Red Wings, Avalanche revisit rivalry days in third period Sunday night
By @MichaelCaples – Michael Rasmussen was born in 1999. That means he certainly doesn’t remember much from the good ole’ days of the Red Wings vs. Avalanche rivalry. He experienced a little bit of it Sunday night, however, as for the first 10 minutes of the third period, the older generations watching the game were…
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PHOTOS: NTDP Under-18 Team tops Waterloo Black Hawks in Plymouth
Team USA welcomed the Waterloo Black Hawks to Plymouth for a pair of weekend games, and the latter went well for the hosts. After the Black Hawks topped the Under-17 Team 5-3 on Friday, the Under-18 Team found some revenge Saturday, as Cam Rowe and Spencer Knight teamed up for 35 saves in a 3-1…
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PHOTOS: Spartans and Wolverines tie in rematch; MSU wins shootout
If you’re a Wolverines fan, Saturday night at Yost Ice Arena ended in a tie. If you’re a Spartans fan, Saturday night ended with a win. In the NCAA record book, the two hated rivals played to a 1-1 tie, with Michigan’s Nick Boka and Michigan State’s Taro Hirose taking care of the scoring. The…