Author: MiHockey Staff
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Recruiting: Marcus Russell commits to Michigan Tech
By @MichaelCaples – Marcus Russell was recently summoned to the Muskegon Lumberjacks. That wasn’t the only big change in his hockey resume, however. The Traverse City native announced his commitment to Michigan Tech on New Year’s Eve, securing a spot with the Huskies at the conclusion of his junior hockey career. “I chose Michigan…
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2017 ECHL All-Star Classic roster unveiled
By @StefanKubus – The 2017 ECHL All-Star Classic roster was unveiled Tuesday afternoon, and eight Michigan connections made the team. The ECHL All-Star team will take on host Adirondack Thunder in a unique format featuring 5-on-5, 4-on-4, and 3-on-3 play, along with a skills competition (Puck Relay, Hardest Shot, Fastest Skater). Two Michigan connections were voted as…
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Five Michigan natives selected for 2017 U.S. Women’s National University Team
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey announced today its roster for the 2017 Winter World University Games, and five Michigan natives made the cut. The 2017 U.S. Women’s National University Team, which will compete in Almaty, Kazakhstan from Jan. 28 through Feb. 8, is made of players who skate in the American Collegiate Hockey Association.…
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Wings alumni to play Wolverines alumni in charity game benefiting Scott Matzka and his battle with ALS
UPDATE (Jan. 3, 2017) – Here is the latest update on rosters for the game: Michigan: Chris Frescoln (’97), Chris Fox (’98), Matt Herr, (’98), Marty Turco (’98), Dale Rominski (’99), Krikor Arman (’00), Andrew Merrick (’00), Bob Gassoff (’01), David Huntzicker (’01), Robbie Kohen (’01), Josh Langfeld (’01), L.J. Scarpace (’01), Bill Trainor (’01),…
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WMU’s Blacker takes home NCHC, NCAA weekly honors after excelling in GLi
By @StefanKubus – Western Michigan won its third Great Lakes Invitiational this past Friday, and their freshman netminder was a big reason why. Now, the NCHC and NCAA have recognized Ben Blacker for his efforts. Blacker was named NCHC Rookie of the Week and the NCAA Hockey Third Star of the Week after recording 52 saves,…
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Hat trick propels Brent Gates to Big Ten weekly honor
By @StefanKubus – The University of Minnesota swept the Big Ten stars of the week, but a pair of players with Michigan ties were among the trio. Grand Rapids native Brent Gates Jr. was named third star of the week, as he recorded his first career hat trick – and fourth hat trick in the…
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Kraft Hockeyville returns for 2017
By @StefanKubus – Last year, Lakeview Arena in Marquette hosted a preseason NHL game between the Buffalo Sabres and Carolina Hurricanes. Marquette was named the winner of the second annual Kraft Hockeyville competition across the United States. Now, it’s back for a third season and nominations are open. Towns across the U.S. can apply to…
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PHOTOS: Joey Strong game raises more than $18,000 for youth player battling leukemia
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On Friday, Dec. 30, a hockey game took place at the Onyx Ice Arena in Rochester with a great deal more importance than wins or loses. The hockey community came together to play a charity game for Joey Gangola, a Rochester Rattlers 16U skater who is battling Acute Childhood Leukemia. The game – dubbed the…
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PHOTOS: Red Wings vs. Maple Leafs outdoors at the NHL Centennial Classic
Check out MiHockey’s photos from the New Year’s Day outdoor battle between the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs in the NHL Centennial Classic – the official launch party for a year-long celebration of 100 years of the National Hockey League. (Photos by Andie Wojciak/MiHockey) More from the Centennial Classic: Red Wings pull off…
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Red Wings pull off last-second comeback, lose in OT to Leafs at Centennial Classic
Photos from yesterday’s #CentennialClassic outdoor battle between the #RedWings and #MapleLeafs. #NHL100 | https://t.co/ogqlFcOL6s pic.twitter.com/LZZGNohrLx — MiHockey (@MiHockeyNow) January 2, 2017 By @MichaelCaples – The storybook ending was inches away for Anthony Mantha. After scoring the game-tying goal at the 19:58 mark of the third period of the NHL Centennial Classic outdoors in Toronto, he…