Author: MiHockey Staff
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USA Hockey announces record numbers for ‘Try Hockey’ and recognizes Bay County’s efforts
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By Michael Caples – USA Hockey announced today that a record 12,602 boys and girls participated in their ‘Try Hockey For Free Day’ last Saturday (Nov. 2), and they recognized the great job done by the Bay County Hockey Association at the same time. A total of 486 locations over 48 states held events that…
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Michigan’s Bennett, Ferris State’s Czarnowczan named CLASS candidates
By Michael Caples – Twenty NCAA men’s ice hockey student-athletes who represent their universities properly both on and off the ice were named candidates for the 2013-14 Senior CLASS Award in college hockey today. Two of the players named play for Michigan NCAA Division 1 programs: Michigan captain Mac Bennett and Ferris State captain Scott…
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Archibald named NAHL star of the week
Congrats to Port Huron native Alex Archibald, who was named the North Star of the Week by the North American Hockey League earlier this week. From the NAHL release: North Star of the Week: Alex Archibald – Port Huron Fighting Falcons One of the key pieces to the puzzle of the Fighting Falcons early season…
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Nagelvoort named Big Ten’s second star of the week
By Michael Caples – After being named the Big Ten’s third star of the week last week, Zach Nagelvoort moved up a spot. This week, the Wolverines’ freshman goaltender was named the conference’s second star of the week, after helping Michigan sweep Michigan Tech in a weekend set. Nagelvoort, a Holland, Mich., native, recorded 56…
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DeKeyser’s first NHL goal not enough; Red Wings fall to Jets in Winnipeg
By Nick Barnowski – The last time the Detroit Red Wings played in Winnipeg, Slava Kozlov scored twice with Steve Yzerman and Keith Primeau adding one each to knock the Jets out of the 1996 playoffs. Now, 17 years later, the Jets (6-8-2) were able to dish out a bit of revenge by beating the…
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MWJHL announces players of the month for October
From the Midwest Junior Hockey League’s PR office: The Midwest Junior Hockey League announced today its players of the month for October. Players of the month are voted on by league staff, coaches and general managers. Forward of the Month: Nick Murphy, Soo Firehawks The MWJHL’s scoring leader rang up 35 points in October…
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Oesterle named NCHC Defenseman of the Week
By Michael Caples – The National Collegiate Hockey Conference announced their players of the week today, and a Western Michigan Bronco was on the list. Defenseman Jordan Oesterle, a junior with the WMU program, was named the league’s ‘Defenseman of the Week’ after helping the Broncos sweep Colorado College this past weekend. Oesterle, a Dearborn…
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High school hockey season starts today
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High school hockey season has officially started. While most high school players have been competing and training since their last official game ended, today marks the first day that teams can truly start their season. With that in mind, let’s take a look back at last year’s season, as we all prepare for another year…
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Michi-gamer: Pride of the Mitten (Week of Nov. 4)
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 day, we’ll keep an eye on those players, and…
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Weekend Rewind: What you may have missed
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By Michael Caples – Between the big football game in East Lansing and the Detroit Tigers hiring a new manager (good luck to Brad Ausmus), there were plenty of sports distractions for the Michigan hockey audience this weekend. That’s why we’re here, though – to help out in these situations. Here’s a look at what…