Author: MiHockey Staff
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From The Crease: Reaching for Pucks
By Jeff Lerg – Being a smaller goaltender, I had to develop the skill of reaching for the puck. As shooters increased their shot accuracy and speed over the years, the puck very rarely seemed to just hit me in the chest. Many top-end shooters seemed to eventually find that placing a shot just over…
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MAHA adopts new concussion management program
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By Michael Caples – The Michigan Amateur Hockey Association recently announced that they have adopted a new concussion management program that they are requesting all players, parents and coaches familiarize themselves with as soon as possible. The governing body for youth hockey in Michigan adopted the USA Hockey Concussion Management Program and its associated educational…
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Griffins 16U girls’ team wins Pittsburgh tournament
Note: The following article and photos are reader submissions from a parent, coach, or player. Have your team highlighted on our website and in MiHockeyMag by e-mailing editor Michael Caples at mcaples@mihockeynow.com. The Griffins 16U girls’ team traveled to Pittsburgh for the annual Pittsburgh Girls Thanksgiving Classic, and for the second season in a row…
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Shaved Ice – Dec. 18
Happy Tuesday, everyone. @MichaelCaples here with you for the latest hockey news. The latest boys high school hockey rankings are out – see if your team made the list right here. Brother Rice holds the top spot in D-1, Livonia Stevenson the top spot in D-2, and Cranbrook the top spot in D-3. Today’s Michi-gamer…
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High School Hockey Rankings (MHSHCA Poll) – Dec. 18
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The Michigan High School Hockey Coaches’ Association announced their latest rankings for Div. 1-3 today. Here they are: Division 1 1) Birmingham Brother Rice 2) Novi/Detroit Catholic Central 3) Brighton 4) Orchard Lake St. Marys 5) University of Detroit Jesuit 6) Muskegon Mona Shores 7) Macomb Dakota 8 ) Plymouth 9) Rochester United 10) Utica…
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Glendening recalled by Griffins
By Michael Caples – Looks like Luke Glendening will finally get his shot with the Griffins. The University of Michigan alum and Grand Rapids native has been recalled by the Red Wings’ AHL affiliate, and is expected to skate with the team in their home game against the Rochester Americans Wednesday night. If Glendening plays…
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CCHA Players of the Week – Dec. 17
The Central Collegiate Hockey Association announced their players of the last week today, and three of the four are Michigan connections. Lake Superior sophomore forward Stephen Perfetto was named offensive player of the week, and his teammate, Kevin Kapalka, was recognized as goaltender of the week. Livonia native Riley Barber, a Miami RedHawks standout freshman,…
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Shaved Ice – Dec. 17
Welcome back to the work week, everyone. We were camped out at Yost and Munn all weekend, bringing you both recaps and photo galleries from the two Wolverines/Broncos showdowns, and the Saturday night match-up between the Spartans and Bulldogs. Follow the links below to see each game photo gallery: Broncos at Wolverines – Friday Broncos…
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The latest college hockey polls – Dec. 17
USCHO and USA Today released their weekly college hockey polls today, with Boston College remaining in the top spot on both. We have also included how MiHockey editor Michael Caples’ ballot looked when he voted. USCHO Poll Boston College New Hampshire Notre Dame Minnesota Miami Boston University North Dakota Western Michigan Quinnipiac Dartmouth Cornell Nebraska-Omaha…