Author: MiHockey Staff
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International Youth Sled Hockey Invitational kicks off Saturday in Grand Rapids
By @MichaelCaples – Hockey players from across the world will be coming to Grand Rapids this weekend for the Internatioanl Youth Sled Hockey Invitational. The tournament features teams from the Youth Russian National All-Star Sled Hockey Team, along with the Hope Inc. Hurricanes from Minnesota and North Dakota, and the Space Coast Blast from…
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Red Wings announce details for sixth season of “Little Wings” program
By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings announced today the details for the organization’s sixth season of the “Little Wings” program, designed to introduce new hockey players to the sport at a young age. Registration is now open for the “Little Wings” program, which welcomes children ages 5-8 to the game with six one-hour…
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PHOTOS: HoneyBaked 15O team celebrates Halloween with three-on-three tournament…in costume
After covering the Compuware 16U team’s Halloween three-on-three tournament last year, the MiHockey team was looking for something similar this fall – and the HoneyBaked 15O team delivered. Check out our photos from their tournament, held on Halloween Eve at Viking Ice Arena in Hazel Park. The Three Little Pigs ended up prevailing in…
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Recruiting: Nikita Tarasevich commits to Michigan State
By @MichaelCaples – The Spartans have locked up one of the top players on the Little Caesars team that won a USA Hockey 15-Only National Championship last spring. Nikita Tarasevich has announced his verbal pledge to Michigan State. The native of Minsk, Belarus has been playing for Little Caesars the last four seasons. “I…
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Wings, Warrior surprise team headed to USA Sled Classic; Larkin, Filppula try sled hockey
By @MichaelCaples – DETROIT – There aren’t many ‘firsts’ left for Dylan Larkin when it comes to hockey, but he crossed one more off the list on Saturday. Larkin, along with Vatteri Filppula, tried sled hockey for the first time. “That was the first time,” Larkin said. “Really cool, really special experience. I’ve watched it…
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Lumberjacks alum Svechnikov first player to score “Michigan Move” goal in NHL
By @MichaelCaples – It’s called “The Michigan Move” and now, another Michigan connection will forever be associated with it. Last night, Muskegon Lumberjacks alum Andrei Svechnikov scored the first lacrosse-style, pick-the-puck-up-behind-the-net-and-wrap-it-in style goal in the National Hockey League. Here was the goal: The move was first performed on a big stage by University of…
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Red Wings assign Givani Smith, Evgeny Svechnikov to Grand Rapids
By @MichaelCaples – On Wednesday afternoon, the Red Wings announced that they have assigned Givani Smith back to the Grand Rapids Griffins. The news comes one day after the team assigned Evgeny Svechnikov to GR to make way for the return of Adam Erne from injured reserve. The Smith move comes as the Red…
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Recruiting: Sam Skinner commits to Ferris State
By @MichaelCaples – Sam Skinner may be in North Dakota right now, but sometime soon, he will be back home. The Schoolcraft native – currently in his second season with the Minot Minotauros of the NAHL – has announced his commitment to Ferris State. “It’s close to home, I love the campus, and it…
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PHOTOS: Red Wings snap losing streak with victory over Oilers
The Red Wings’ losing streak is over, as Detroit posted a 3-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers Tuesday night at Little Caesars Arena. Dylan Larkin, Patrik Nemeth and Filip Hronek scored for the Wings to lead them to their first win in nine games, while Jimmy Howard stopped 31 of the 32 shots sent his…
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PHOTOS: 2019 MDHL Championship Game
Check out MiHockey’s photos from the 2019 Michigan Development Hockey League’s championship contest, featuring some of the best high school hockey players in the state preparing for the upcoming MHSAA season. For the second straight season, Team Green emerged victorious in the field of six teams, as they topped Team Blue in overtime. Jake…