Author: MiHockey Staff
-
Larkin, Rymsha named NCHC players of the week
By @MichaelCaples – A pair of Michigan boys playing in Oxford had a good weekend, and they’ve been rewarded by their college hockey conference. Miami RedHawks teammates Ryan Larkin and River Rymsha were named the NCHC’s goaltender and defenseman of the week, respectively, this Monday afternoon. Larkin, a Clarkston native and junior netminder, recorded…
-
Brancheau, Datema earn NAHL monthly honors
By @MichaelCaples – The NAHL has announced its first batch of monthly award winners, and two Michigan names received some recognition. River Rouge native Jason Brancheau was named the league’s forward of the month for September, while Sterling Heights native Brenden Datema earned defenseman of the month honors. Brancheau, a Ferris State commit, led…
-
Muskegon’s Brandon Bussi named USHL goaltender of the week
By @MichaelCaples – Looks like Muskegon has itself a goalie. The USHL announced its second ‘stars of the week’ list for the 2018-19 campaign today, and Lumberjacks goaltender Brandon Bussi was named the top goaltender for the time period. Bussi stopped 31 of the 32 shots sent his way by the Youngstown Phantoms on Friday,…
-
PHOTOS: Spartans begin 2018-19 season with exhibition win over Windsor
Michigan State hosted the University of Windsor for the Spartans’ season opener Sunday afternoon in East Lansing. The home team emerged victorious, as MSU recorded a 3-1 win on goals from Cody Milan, Mitch Lewandowski and Patrick Khodorenko. John Lethemon started between the pipes, and Drew DeRidder entered halfway through the second period; the duo…
-
PHOTOS: Wolverines kick off 2018-19 season against Vermont at Yost
The Michigan Wolverines kicked off their 2018-19 NCAA hockey season Saturday night when they hosted Vermont at Yost Ice Arena. The visitors spoiled the party, picking up a 5-2 victory over Mel Pearson’s club. (Photos by Andrew Knapik/MiHockey)
-
PHOTOS: Team USA (NTDP Under-17 Team) wins 2018-19 home opener in Plymouth
On Friday night, the National Team Development Program’s Under-17 Team played its first home game at USA Hockey Arena for Team USA’s home opener of the 2018-19 season. In a USHL battle, the new U17 Team USA prevailed over the Madison Capitols 4-2, with Tanner Latsch (Twin Lake native), Eamon Powell (Marcellus, N.Y.), Landon Slaggert…
-
Rod Braceful hired as NTDP assistant director of player personnel
By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program has hired another Michigan native to work for the Plymouth-based organization. Rod Braceful has been named the new assistant director of player personnel. Previously the director of scouting for the Muskegon Lumberjacks, Braceful will assist with recruiting and evaluation efforts for the NTDP. Braceful previously…
-
Cholowski scores first NHL goal; Red Wings fall to Blue Jackets
By @StefanKubus – If Foreigner plays at Little Caesars Arena during a Red Wings game, it certainly marks a special night in Detroit. On Thursday night, in the season opener against Columbus, rookie defenseman Dennis Cholowski triggered the hit song, “Feels Like The First Time,” as he potted his first career NHL goal. The only…
-
Red Wings recall Witkowski, Hicketts, Hronek; assign Kronwall, Ericsson to IR
By @StefanKubus – On Tuesday, the Red Wings assigned Filip Hronek, Joe Hicketts and Luke Witkowski to Grand Rapids. But with the health of several defensemen up in the air, it was expected they’d be recalled. And on Wednesday, the Wings made it official as the trio will join the Wings as they head into…
-
MiHockey’s 2018-19 NHL Opening Night rosters list
By @MichaelCaples – It all starts tonight, so MiHockey broke down the rosters to see how our Michigan names stack up for the 2018-19 NHL season. Here is our look at the 31 Opening Night rosters for hockey’s highest league, as it relates to the Michigan names. Featured below are both the 32 Michigan…