Author: MiHockey Staff
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Red Wings sign Axel Holmstrom to entry-level contract
By @MichaelCaples – The next Holmstrom is almost here. The Detroit Red Wings announced today that they have signed forward Axel Holmstrom to a three-year entry-level contract. Holmstrom, 18, was the Wings’ seventh-round pick in 2014, but his impressive 2014-15 season in Sweden implies that he should be regarded much higher than a last-round…
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MAG: A look at the Wolverines’ yearly training schedule
In the latest issue of MiHockeyMag, take a look at the plan University of Michigan strength and conditioning coach Joe Maher sets in place for the Wolverines’ hockey team. And we’re not just talking a summer plan here, but one that covers the entire calendar year. Click here or on the image below to check it…
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MAG: Stretches and drills to incorporate into your training
In the latest issue of MiHockeyMag, we highlighted some stretches and drills for players to incorporate into their summer training, many of which are the very same things U.S. NTDP strength and conditioning coach Darryl Nelson has his players do. Click here or on the image below to check it out in the digital edition of the magazine.
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Michigan names prominent for ECHL’s Kelly Cup champions
By @StefanKubus – The Allen Americans just wrapped up its franchise’s third straight championship, but first in the East Coast Hockey League. And they had some help from Michigan names. The Americans franchise was a member of the Central Hockey League just last summer, but the league’s seven teams were ultimately absorbed by the ECHL for the…
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Sam Miletic signs with London Knights
By @MichaelCaples – The London Knights announced a player signing today, and it’s another Michigan native. Less than two weeks after signing Rochester native Max Jones, the Knights have inked Bloomfield Hills native Sam Miletic. The Cranbrook Kingswood alum played for the Green Bay Gamblers of the USHL last season, recording 27 points in…
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Check out this Red Wings behind-the-scenes video from Blashill’s welcoming
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The Red Wings just posted a great video from Jeff Blashill’s introductory press conference, going behind the scenes with Detroit’s new head coach for his first day on the job. Check it out below. MORE: Red Wings officially announce Jeff Blashill as new head coach | PHOTOS: Jeff Blashill introduced as Red Wings’ head…
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Despite move to Plymouth, NTDP will continue school partnership with Ann Arbor
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By @MichaelCaples – According to a post from the Ann Arbor Public Schools’ official website, the National Team Development Program will be keeping some of their Ann Arbor roots. The NTDP, which is officially relocating all hockey activities to the newly-named USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth (formerly Compuware Arena), will continue sending their players to…
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Michigan Tech to play in inaugural Desert Hockey Classic
By @MichaelCaples – Michigan Tech announced today that they will have a chance to soak in some sun during the middle of the college hockey season grind. The Huskies will be taking part in the Desert Hockey Classic on Jan. 8-9, a two-day event hosted by the new Arizona State Division I hockey program. “Michigan…
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MiHockey’s ‘The Shift’ with Max Shuart
Welcome to MiHockey’s ‘The Shift’ feature – hockey questions for hockey players. In each ‘The Shift’ feature, we take you through the mindset of today’s hockey player through a question-and-answer session, profiling players from the NHL all the way down to youth travel hockey. MORE: See more ‘The Shift’ features here Our next featured player is University…
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Eastside Elite League ready for another season of summer hockey
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By Michael Caples – Steven Oleksy’s Eastside Elite League is ready to roll once again. Now in its’ eighth season of operation, the summer hockey league for professional, college and junior hockey players will kick off on June 16. The league, designed to offer competitive but safe summer hockey for players wanting to stay…