Author: MiHockey Staff
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Spartans’ Lethemon named Big Ten first star; Wolverines’ Mann second
By @MichaelCaples – There was some strong goaltending from the two Michigan-based Big Ten schools this past weekend, and it was recognized by the conference today. Michigan State’s John Lethemon was named the B1G first star of the week today, while Michigan’s Strauss Mann was the second star. Lethemon, a Northville native, led the…
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USA Hockey announces preliminary roster for 2020 World Junior Championship
By @MichaelCaples – Today, USA Hockey announced its 28-man preliminary roster for the upcoming 2020 World Junior Championship. Eighteen of the 28 players have ties to Michigan, and 13 are products of USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program in Plymouth. Michigan is well-represented on the list, with Christian Krygier, Alec Regula and Johnny Gruden…
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PHOTOS: 2019 High School Captains Photoshoot (Metro Detroit)
Check out MiHockey’s photo gallery from our 2019 High School Hockey Captains Photoshoot in Metro Detroit. Thanks to the captains who visited our offices in Farmington Hills to take place in the annual event. (Photos by Andrew Knapik/MiHockey) For photos from our Grand Rapids shoot and state-wide submissions, click here DAY 1 DAY 2 NOTE:…
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PHOTOS: 2019 High School Captains Photoshoot (Grand Rapids and More)
Check out MiHockey’s photo gallery from our 2018 High School Hockey Captains Photoshoot in Grand Rapids. Thanks to the captains who visited our shoot at Grandville High School and the others who submitted photos from across the state. (Grandville photos by Jenn Bellgraph for MiHockey) For photos from our Metro Detroit photoshoot, click here …
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Jake Beaune named NAHL defenseman of the month
By @MichaelCaples – Another high school hockey product is thriving at the next level. Livonia Stevenson alum Jake Beaune has been named the NAHL’s rookie of the month for November, after an outstanding second full month of the season for his Aberdeen Wings. Beaune, a 6-foot-3, 190-pound blueliner, recorded nine points in 10 games,…
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Ferris State’s Jake Willets named WCHA rookie of the month
By @MichaelCaples – Ferris State freshman defenseman Jake Willets shined in the month of November, and the WCHA took notice. The college hockey conference has named the Erie native its rookie of the month, after he led all WCHA freshmen in scoring with 10 points. Willets, a St. Mary Catholic Central and Belle Tire…
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PHOTOS: NTDP Under-18 Team beats Youngstown in Thanksgiving Eve battle
Check out MiHockey’s photos from the NTDP Under-18 Team’s 6-3 victory over the Youngstown Phantoms on Thanksgiving Eve inside USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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PHOTOS: The annual Thanksgiving Eve battle between Brother Rice and Detroit Catholic Central
If you’re a high school hockey fan, Thanksgiving Eve is a busy day. High school rivalries play out across the state, and one of the best is the annual Turkey Day tune-up between Brother Rice and Detroit Catholic Central. A standing room-only crowd filled the Mitchel Kiefer Memorial Rink inside USA Hockey Arena last Wednesday…
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Zadina, Hirose assigned to Grand Rapids
By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings announced that two players have been sent to Grand Rapids – Filip Zadina and Taro Hirose. Zadina was in Detroit as a recent call-up; Hirose had made the team out of training camp. The Wings do not play again until Saturday night when they host the Penguins;…
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PHOTOS: Red Wings fall to Islanders
The Red Wings hosted the New York Islanders Monday night, and the home team’s woes continued. Detroit is now winless in its last 10 games, as the Isles left Little Caesars Arena with a 4-1 win. Dylan Larkin scored the Wings’ lone goal in the contest, while Jonathan Bernier made 21 saves. “It’s tough.…