Author: MiHockey Staff
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Pat Mikesch named coach, GM of USHL’s Green Bay Gamblers
By Michael Caples – Hancock, Mich., native Pat Mikesch is taking another step in his coaching career. The Green Bay Gamblers of the United States Hockey League announced today that they are promoting Mikesch to fill their vacancy at the head coach and general manager role for the Junior A club. Mikesch, who was the…
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Hockey Jobs: Meet Jeff Weinstein, head of public relations for Michigan Wolverines hockey
By Robert Bondy – Growing up, Jeff Weinstein followed the game of hockey as a huge New York Rangers fan, but never once laced up the skates competitively. “I didn’t play ice hockey, my brother was the one that played ice hockey from a little age on,” Weinstein said. “I used to go to…
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Grand Rapids Griffins sign Jeff Blashill to new three-year contract
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By Michael Caples – The Detroit Red Wings announced on their official Twitter account today that their AHL affiliate has retained their head coach. Per a tweet from @DetroitRedWings, the Grand Rapids Griffins have signed coach Jeff Blashill to a new three-year contract. “I’m thrilled to be able to remain with the Griffins,” said Blashill…
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World Junior goalie tryout list announced; four of the seven have Michigan ties
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By Michael Caples – USA Hockey announced today the seven goaltenders that are invited to their 2014 national junior goaltender evaluation camp, and four have Michigan ties. The camp, which will help Team USA decide which goaltenders they will be taking to Toronto and Montreal for the 2015 IIHF World Junior Championship, features Michigan natives…
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NAHL Draft results
By Michael Caples – The 2014 NAHL Draft began at 2 p.m. ET today, with the junior league selecting 216 players throughout the day. Here is a list of the Michigan natives who have been drafted so far, as well as the players selected by Michigan’s NAHL clubs. Michigan natives are in bold. Editor’s note…
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Naurato: Are you working hard or working smart?
Brandon Naurato – I was talking to a family the other day and I asked their 17-year-old a simple question: What are your plans for the summer when it comes to training on and off the ice? He said, “Coach, I’m working on my skating with a figure skating coach and I’m training with an…
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MAHA announces midget/high school split season pilot program
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By Michael Caples – Starting in the 2014-15 season, Midget A and AA players won’t necessarily have to decide between travel and high school hockey. The Michigan Amateur Hockey Association has announced a new pilot program for the upcoming year that will allow for Midget A and AA teams to compete in a new, earlier…
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USHL names Bob Fallen new commissioner
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By Michael Caples – The United States Hockey League has officially announced that Bob Fallen will be their new commissioner. Fallen, who previously oversaw U.S. trade marketing for Reebok-CCM Hockey, will assume commissioner duties when current commissioner Skip Prince retires later this spring. Fallen assumed his new role on June 1. Prince held the…
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Mini stick tournament being held to benefit the Ryan Fischer Legacy Scholarship
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By Michael Caples – As the hockey community raises money for a new scholarship created to remember the late Ryan Fischer, they’re holding an event that any hockey player would love to be a part of. On Saturday, July 19, there will be a mini stick hockey tournament at the Georgetown Ice Center in…
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Video: Rochester native Alec Martinez scores Game 7 OT winner for Kings
Late last night, the Los Angeles Kings needed a hero, and Rochester native Alec Martinez delivered. The Honeybaked and Miami RedHawks product took a shot from the blue line at the 5:47 mark of the first overtime period in Sunday’s Game 7 that got past goaltender Corey Crawford and into the back of the net.…