Author: MiHockey Staff
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Lerg: Overuse of ‘The Post Wrap’
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By Jeff Lerg – Have you noticed the increasing amount of goaltenders spending the majority of time on their knees when the puck is in their zone? In my opinion, many goalies are overusing a goaltending technique called the post wrap (other names includes post jam or reverse ‘vh’). The post wrap is a position when a…
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MAG: Sensky exudes hometown pride with Plymouth Whalers
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In the latest issue of MiHockeyMag, we profiled Plymouth Whalers defenseman Tyler Sensky, one of few players fortunate enough to play junior hockey just minutes away from their hometown. Check out the article by clicking here, or by clicking on the image below. (Photo courtesy of Aaron Bell/OHL Images)
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MAG: Meet KOHA’s Brian Tulik in our latest ‘Hockey Jobs’ feature
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In the latest issue of MiHockeyMag, we introduce you to Brian Tulik, director of coaching and player development for the Kalamazoo Optimist Hockey Association. Tulik plays a crucial role in KOHA’s day-to-day operations, and as one of our state’s USA Hockey Model Associations, he’s a leader in communicating the ADM to parents, players and coaches.…
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MSU’s Hildebrand, UM’s Hyman and Selman take B1G weekly awards
By @MichaelCaples – The Big Ten announced their weekly awards list today, and Michigan’s two B1G programs claimed all the spot. Michigan State goaltender Jake Hildebrand was named the league’s first star, after the Spartans’ netminder led his team to a weekend sweep against Ohio State. Hildebrand stopped 33 of the 34 shots he…
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The Easton Hockey Game(s) of the Week – Girls’ high school showcase
Welcome to MiHockey’s new youth hockey Game of the Week feature, powered by Easton Hockey. Each week, MiHockey cameras are going behind-the-scenes of a youth hockey game to capture the excitement and passion displayed in rinks across our great state. Our 10th Easton Hockey Game of the Week feature puts the spotlight on not one…
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Werenski, Connor taken high in NHL.com mock drafts
By @SKubus – NHL.com released a pair of mock drafts Monday afternoon for the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, and two Michigan natives appear high on the list. Grosse Pointe native Zach Werenski and Shelby Township’s Kyle Connor were chosen by writer Mike Morreale at No. 5 to the New Jersey Devils and No. 13…
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Michi-gamer: Pride of the Mitten (Week of Jan. 26, 2015)
Welcome to another season of MiHockey’s Michi-gamer! We take great pride in our homegrown talent. Whether they grew up in the Mitten or we welcomed them here for college or juniors, they are our own. They represent the best place in the world for hockey. Every morning, we pick one Michi-gamer from the previous night’s…
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MiHockey’s report from the 2015 MAHA Winter Meeting
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By @SKubus – SOUTHGATE – The Michigan Amateur Hockey Association held its annual winter meetings Friday and Saturday in Southgate to discuss both the current and future states of youth hockey in the state. In his President’s Report, MAHA President George Atkinson outlined points that showed some positive growth for the game in the…
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Boys High School Hockey Rankings (Jan. 25, 2015)
The Michigan High School Hockey Coaches Association released their updated boys high school hockey rankings tonight. Here are the top ten teams from Div. I-III, as of Jan. 25: Division I Detroit Catholic Central Rochester United Detroit U of D Jesuit Utica Eisenhower Plymouth Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Northville Brighton Grandville Salem Howell Rockford…
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NHL officially announces a World Cup of Hockey for 2016
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By @MichaelCaples – The NHL confirmed today that the Detroit Red Wings will be participating in their Stadium Series collection of outdoor games in 2016. They also announced that the World Cup of Hockey will be making a return in 2016. At a press conference in Columbus during the All-Star weekend festivities, commissioner Gary Bettman…