Author: MiHockey Staff

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in Amateur Hockey, Editor’s picks, For Coaches, For Parents, HPHL, The Latest, Tier 1, Youth Hockey

By @MichaelCaples – MOUNT PLEASANT – During the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association’s annual Summer Meeting, the governing body for youth hockey in the state announced a new program for Mite hockey training. In a partnership with USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program, players from MAHA-sanctioned 8U Mite teams can take part in training sessions with…

AHL announces rule changes, playoff format for 2015-16 season

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By @MichaelCaples – The American Hockey League announced today that their board of governors has approved the rule changes and playoff format for the 2015-16 season. Each AHL club will play 76 games in the upcoming season, with the exception of the new AHL members in the Pacific Division (Bakersfield, Ontario, San Diego, San Jose…

Red Wings sign Gustav Nyquist to new four-year deal

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By @MichaelCaples – The goose is no longer loose. Today, the Detroit Red Wings announced that they have agreed to a four-year deal with forward Gustav Nyquist. “We’re very happy to have Gustav locked up for four more years,” said Executive Vice President and General Manager Ken Holland in a release from the team.…

Saginaw Spirit introduce Dave Drinkill as new general manager

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By @MichaelCaples – Today, the Saginaw Spirit announced big new for their front office. The OHL club introduced Dave Drinkill as the team’s new general manager. Drinkill, who most recently served as the assistant GM of the Barrie Colts, replaces Jim Paliafito, who is now the director of player evaluation for the Toronto Maple Leafs.…

Annual MAHA Summer Meeting set for this weekend

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By @StefanKubus – The Michigan Amateur Hockey Association is set to host its annual Summer Meeting this weekend in Mount Pleasant, where the current and future states of youth hockey will take center stage. The majority of the 16 proposed rule changes on the agenda are merely for maintenance or involve small wording changes for…

Red Wings re-sign NMU alum Jared Coreau

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By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings have announced another signing, this time bringing back one of their goaltenders. The club has announced a new one-year contract for Jared Coreau, who split time between the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) and Toledo Walleye (ECHL) last season. Coreau, a product of Northern Michigan University, signed with the…

Firebirds announce new name for their home in Flint

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By @MichaelCaples – The Flint Firebirds announced today a new name for their future home – the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center. MS Arena & Hockey Corps. and the Flint-based credit union agreed to a ten-year partnership agreement with naming rights for the Perani Arena & Event Center. “This is another great day for…

Five Michigan names on NHL Central Scouting’s ‘Futures List’ for 2016 Draft

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in Amateur Hockey, Editor’s picks, For Coaches, For Fans, For Parents, For Players, HPHL, Slideshow, The Latest, Tier 1, Youth Hockey

By @MichaelCaples – Despite the 2015 NHL Draft being less than a month old, NHL Central Scouting has released its ‘Future’s List’ for the 2016 edition. Here are the names they have placed on their initial list – last year, a more comprehensive ‘Players To Watch’ list came out in September, so expect to see…

Red Wings sign forward Eric Tangradi

Jul 8, 2015

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