Author: MiHockey Staff
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Former Orchard Lake captain Cooper Anstett pursuing music career; EP cracks iTunes Top 20 in first day
By Josh Paulisin – Most sports fans are familiar with the clichés that athletes love to recite during interviews. “We’re taking it one game at a time.” “It was a great team effort.” “You have to give credit to [insert team], they’re a great team.” Another word that players like to sprinkle into a conversation…
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Photos: NTDP U18s vs. the Michigan Wolverines at Yost
The U.S. National Team Development Program Under-18 Team traveled across Ann Arbor for their annual showdown with the Michigan Wolverines Monday night. The host team prevailed, ending a two-game losing streak in a process. To read MiHockey’s recap from the game, click here. (Photos by Andrew Knapik/MiHockey)
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Wolverines beat NTDP U18s Monday night at Yost
By @MichaelCaples – ANN ARBOR – The Wolverines weren’t going to let it happen three times in a row. The past two seasons, the U.S. National Team Development Program Under-18 Team had come into Yost Ice Arena and emerged with a victory over their Ann Arbor neighbors. This time, however, the big kids got…
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Kalamazoo Wings release 2014-15 training camp roster
By @MichaelCaples – The Kalamazoo Wings announced their 25-man training camp roster today, as the ECHL club gets set for the 2014-15 regular season. Forwards: Ludwig Blomstrand, Jean Bourbeau, Matt Caria, Justin DeMartino (Macomb), Derek Famulare, Max Gavin, Colin Hekle, Eric Kattelus (Traverse City), Ray Kaunisto (Sault Ste. Marie), Colin Murphy, Lane Scheidl, Joey Sides,…
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Top 80 Showcase offers preseason exposure, education for high school players
By @MichaelCaples – CANTON – From Oct. 4-6, some of the top high school hockey players in the state were under one roof for an inaugural event. Hosted by Total Package Hockey’s ‘Michigan Hockey Advancement’ program, the select group of players and goaltenders competed in games spanning three days during the inaugural Top 80 Showcase.…
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McDonald, Motte, Steman grab WCHA weekly honors in first week
By @MichaelCaples – The WCHA announced their ‘players of the week’ for the first time during the 2014-15 season, and it didn’t take long for Michigan residents to grab up all the spots. Ferris State’s Chad McDonald and CJ Motte both were recognized for helping the Bulldogs take down Michigan, while MTU’s Dylan Steman claimed the…
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Photos: Compuware Honeybaked AAA Invitational (Midget U15, U16 and U18)
Over the weekend, some of the top Midget AAA teams in the country competed at rinks across metro Detroit in the ninth annual Honeybaked Compuware AAA Invitational. See the tournament results below the photo gallery. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey) Congrats to the following tournament champions: U15 Gold Final – Compuware 5, Honeybaked 0 Silver Final –…
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Red Wings trim roster by nine players
By @MichaelCaples – The Detroit Red Wings made another series of roster cuts today, bringing their NHL roster down to 25 players. Eight of the nine players moved today are expected in Grand Rapids, including captain Jeff Hoggan, who was with the Wings on a tryout basis. Players sent to Grand Rapids today: Nick…
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Huge win for Ferris State in front of sellout crowd in Big Rapids
By Ryan Zuke – BIG RAPIDS – It might just be one win, but it’s a big one for Ferris State. Despite reaching the NCAA Championship in 2011-12 and advancing to the Midwest Regional Final last season, FSU’s hockey program is still working on putting itself in the national spotlight. Saturday’s 4-3 season-opening win over…
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Photos: No. 8 Michigan vs. No. 9 Ferris State kick off the NCAA hockey season
The No. 8 Michigan Wolverines traveled to Big Rapids to take on No. 9 Ferris State in a huge top-10 showdown to kick off their respective 2014-15 NCAA seasons. Click here to read MiHockey’s recap from the game. (Photos by Robert Wilcox/Special to MiHockey)