Author: MiHockey Staff
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NCHC announces preseason poll, Western Michigan at No. 5
By Michael Caples – The National Collegiate Hockey Conference announced their preseason poll today, and Western Michigan landed at the No. 5 spot. The Broncos received 61 points in the media-held vote. Former Central Collegiate Hockey Association member Miami University took the top spot, receiving 115 points. Place Team (1st-place votes) Points…
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B1G Media Day: Anastos holds no hard feelings, ready for Big Ten
By Nick Barnowski – Despite being CCHA commissioner from 1998-2011, Michigan State head coach Tom Anastos does not feel resentment towards the fall of the league and the rise of the Big Ten hockey conference. “It’s not bittersweet,” Anastos said. “What I’m happy about is the CCHA had a very nice run, and I…
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Muskegon Lumberjacks announce official 2013-14 roster, affiliate list
The USHL’s Muskegon Lumberjacks announced their official roster for the 2013-14 season today, along with their affiliate list. Here is the 2013-14 Lumberjacks’ roster: Goaltenders Jordan Uhelski – Flint, Michigan Eric Schierhorn – Anchorage, Alaska Defensemen Tommy Panico – Wall, New Jersey (University of Massachusetts-Lowell commit) Chaz Switzer – Muskegon, Michigan Connor Frantti – Spring…
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Big Ten announces preseason poll, ‘players to watch’ list
By Alyssa Girardi – Big Ten Hockey has released the coaches’ pick for preseason favorites, and Wisconsin came in at the top of the list. The Badgers finished last season 22-13-7 and advanced to the NCAA Tournament, but fell to eventual Frozen Four competitor, UMass-Lowell. Second on the poll is Minnesota, followed by Michigan. Michigan…
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Caples: Hope you’re ready for a wild ride this season
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By Michael Caples – Follow @MichaelCaples on Twitter The end of summer means that hockey season is starting (or, really, that it’s already underway). Even though we have to say goodbye to the perks of summer, the perks of winter are coming into focus. Nights at the rink, nights watching the Wings, and afternoon…
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Red Wings send four players back to junior clubs
The Red Wings announced four roster moves today, as they have sent four prospects back to their respective junior clubs. Players assigned on Sept. 17: Anthony Mantha – RW – Longueuil, QC – Val d’Or (QMJHL) Andreas Athanasiou – LW – Woodbridge, ON – Barrie (OHL) Marc McNulty – D – Medicine Hat, AB –…
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Eliot: Preseason hockey has a different meaning for all parties involved
By Darren Eliot – Follow @Darren_Eliot on Twitter Training camps in the NHL have long since changed from opportunities for the players to get in shape to the league getting to preseason games as quickly as possible as revenue generators. Still, there are things to be gleaned from the “exhibition season”, some of which…
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Photos: Checking out a Wolverines practice
MiHockey stopped by the Wolverines’ practice on Sept. 17 for the University of Michigan’s media day. Here are our photos from the skate. (All photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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Photos: Red Wings take part in annual Red and White Game
The Red Wings played their annual Red and White Game in Traverse City on Sunday, Sept. 17. (Photos by Amanda O’Toole/MiHockey)
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Team Johnson and Team Mullen rosters announced for All-American Prospects Game
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USA Hockey announced their team rosters for the CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game today, with Michigan natives and connections featured prominently on both lists. The game will take place at Pittsburgh’s Consol Energy Center, home to the NHL’s Penguins, on Thursday, Sept. 26. Team Mullen, coached by former Penguins great Joe Mullen, features the…