Author: MiHockey Staff
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U.S. Hockey Hall: Warren native Doug Weight’s playmaking ways rewarded
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By Nick Barnowski – While he may have been joined by Ron Mason and Peter Karmanos, Jr., Doug Weight was the lone Michigan player to be named to the Class of 2013 for the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame. Weight, a Warren native, joined former NHL and Team USA teammate Bill Guerin and female hockey…
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U.S. Hockey Hall: Karmanos grew up a fan, became a leader in the sport
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By Nick Barnowski – You won’t find his name on any roster sheets from pro, college or junior hockey games. But the effect Peter Karmanos, Jr., has had on hockey in Michigan and beyond won’t soon be forgotten. Karmanos, along with Ron Mason and Doug Weight, were Michigan’s representatives for the U.S. Hockey Hall of…
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U.S. Hockey Hall: Mason’s storied coaching career continues to be recognized
By Nick Barnowski – A group of names very familiar to those in the state of Michigan headline this year’s United States Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2013. Legendary college hockey coach Ron Mason, Plymouth Whalers owner Peter Karmanos Jr., and Michigan native Doug Weight were elected into the prestigious hall today, representing some…
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Two Sled Wings make U.S. National Developmental Sled Hockey Team
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By Michael Caples – Two members of the Grand Rapids Sled Wings’ adult sled hockey team will get a chance to compete with the country’s best. Defenseman Tyler Anderson (Jenison) and forward Robert Thrailkill Jr. (Grand Haven) have been named to the 2013-14 U.S. National Developmental Sled Hockey Team. The two Sled Wings took part…
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Shaved Ice – July 25
Thursday edition of Shaved Ice. The U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame announced their Class of 2013 today, and there was a heavy Michigan presence included. Former Michigan State and Lake Superior State coach Ron Mason, Warren native and NHL All-Star Doug Weight and Plymouth Whalers owner Peter Karmanos, Jr., were three of the five honorees.…
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Mason, Karmanos, Weight to be inducted into U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame
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By Michael Caples – The United States Hockey Hall of Fame announced their Class of 2013 today, and three prominent members of Michigan’s hockey community were included on the list. Former Michigan State and Lake Superior State coach Ron Mason, Plymouth Whalers owner Peter Karmanos Jr., and former NHL All-Star Doug Weight were named to…
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List of Michigan natives and connections invited to national team Olympic camps
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Michigan’s hockey faithful will have plenty of players to keep an eye on as the Olympic national teams begin the process of selecting their teams for Sochi. Here is our list of all the Michigan natives and connections invited to orientation/development camps for their respective countries. Team USA Michigan natives Ryan Miller – goaltender –…
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Shaved Ice – July 23
Happy Tuesday, everyone. The national teams released their Olympic development camp rosters yesterday, and Team USA sure did have a lot of Michigan connections listed. Players who got camp invites from USA Hockey: Dan DeKeyser Justin Abdelkader Ryan Miller Cam Fowler Jacob Trouba Jack Johnson Ryan Kesler Jimmy Howard Patrick Kane and more… Meanwhile, Michigan…
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McCollum signs one-year deal with Griffins
By Michael Caples – While he is no longer a part of the Detroit Red Wings, Tom McCollum will still be staying close to Hockeytown. The Red Wings reportedly cut ties with their 2008 first-round pick during the first week of July, but the Griffins announced yesterday that they have signed McCollum to a one-year…