Author: MiHockey Staff
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2018 All-American Prospects Game roster announced
By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey has announced the 42 players on the roster for the 2018 All-American Prospects Game at the Xcel Energy Center in Minnesota on Sept. 19. It’s not a strong group of Michigan natives; Northville’s Nick Robertson will be carrying the Great Lakes State flag on his own. Nineteen of the players…
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Griffins announce 2018-19 promotional schedule
By @MichaelCaples – The Grand Rapids Griffins have announced the team’s 2018-19 promotional schedule, and per usual, the marketing team for the AHL team is killing it. This year’s highlights include giveaway items of tumblers (Nov. 3), power banks (Dec. 1), Bluetooth speakers (Dec. 29), plaid hats (Jan. 12), Rubik’s cubes (Jan. 19) and…
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Charity game to take place at Orchard Lake St. Mary’s this Sunday
By @MichaelCaples – Kyle LaVergne is hoping his extended hockey family can help out a loved one this weekend. On Sunday, the Waterford native is hosting a charity game at Orchard Lake St. Mary’s to raise money for Kara Marmion, his best friend’s mother. ‘Kara’s Game’ will begin at 1:30 p.m. on the campus…
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Recruiting: Hunter Brzustewicz commits to Michigan
By @MichaelCaples – From black and gold to Maize and Blue. Hunter Brzustewicz has announced his verbal commitment to the University of Michigan. A 2004 birth-year player, Brzustewicz is regarded as one of the top defensemen in his class. “I picked Michigan because it’s a great school and close to home,” Brzustewicz told MiHockey. “When…
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PHOTOS: 2018 Eastside Elite Championship Game
They were short a few guys, but in the end, it didn’t keep Tattoos By Loaf from defending its title. The Larkin family-led squad prevailed over War Water Brewery in the 2018 Eastside Elite Championship Game on Aug. 8, giving Tattoos by Loaf its second EEHL title in as many summer-hockey seasons. Robbie Beydoun filled…
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Five Michigan girls set to compete for U.S. in upcoming series with Canada
By @MichaelCaples – From Aug. 16-19, two Team USA squads will be battling their Canadian rivals, and four Michigan natives will be taking part in the competition. Selected from the field of participants at the USA Hockey Women’s National Festival, the 2018 U.S. Under-18 and Under-22 Women’s Select Teams will each play a three-game…
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Zack Cisek named new Lake Superior State assistant coach
By @MichaelCaples – From South Bend to the Soo. The Lake Superior State hockey program announced today that Canton native Zack Cisek has been hired as the team’s new assistant coach. “I am ecstatic and grateful for the opportunity to join the rich tradition of Lake Superior State Laker Hockey,” Cisek said in a release…
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PHOTOS: The 2018 ‘Play With Purpose’ charity game in Plymouth
On Aug. 11, an impressive collection of hockey names arrived at USA Hockey Arena for the second annual ‘Play With Purpose’ charity game in honor of the late Mitchel Kiefer. Supporting causes that are battling distracted driving, players ranging from Mickey Redmond to Zach Werenski suited up for a friendly skate in Plymouth, organized…
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Recruiting: Rutger McGroarty commits to Notre Dame
By @MichaelCaples – One of the top 2004 birth-year players is off the board. Rutger McGroarty has announced his commitment to Notre Dame. The Honeybaked 14U forward announced Monday that he has verbally committed to Jeff Jackson and the Fighting Irish hockey program. “There is just no other place like it – I feel like…
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Controversial call keeps U.S. out of gold-medal game at Hlinka Gretzky Cup
By @MichaelCaples – It had the makings of a memorable hockey moment for a young group of Americans. Big comeback against rival Canada. ‘Michigan move’ goals. Gold-medal game appearance on the line at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Then, Canada forced overtime in the final second of regulation. On a goal that clearly shouldn’t have counted.…