Author: MiHockey Staff
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Wolverines prepare for Spartans, look to win the man-advantage battles
By Matt Slovin – ANN ARBOR – If last season’s games are any indication, expect two nail-biters out of Michigan and Michigan State this weekend. Each time the two rivals met last year, the games either went to a shootout or were decided by one goal. The Wolverines earned the slight 3-1-1 advantage in that…
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NHL lockout means more time in Plymouth for Levi
By Matt Mackinder – The NHL lockout has in an odd way been a blessing in disguise for the Plymouth Whalers. After defenseman Austin Levi signed an entry-level contract last spring with the Carolina Hurricanes, he was planning on playing this year in the American Hockey League and angling for a chance to perhaps play…
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Checking in on Wayne State’s new ACHA team
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By Matt Mackinder – After Wayne State University’s men’s Division I team folded in 2008 and its women’s team in 2011, many wondered when hockey would once again be part of the school’s extra-curricular activities. With the addition of club hockey at the ACHA Division III level, men’s hockey returned to the ice this season…
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Shaved Ice – November 8
One day from Friday. The Griffins picked up a 4-2 win over Milwaukee yesterday in their annual matinee game – their first win on home ice for the 2012-13 season. With the win also came a Michi-gamer nod for Chad Billins, who picked up three helpers in the contest. In our latest feature on the Plymouth Whalers,…
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Michi-gamer: The Pride of the Mitten (Week of Nov. 5)
Welcome to another season of MiHockey’s Michi-gamer, now powered by Bauer Hockey. 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 night, we’ll keep an…
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Griffins record first home win of 2012-13 in annual matinee game
By Pat Evans – GRAND RAPIDS – Van Andel Arena was a few octaves higher than normal as the Grand Rapids Griffins took the ice at 11 a.m. and beat the Milwaukee Admirals 4-2. The Griffins’ 12th annual matinee game saw a crowd of school kids visit the arena and the Griffins (5-4-1-1) skate by…
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Shaved Ice – November 7
Welcome to a Wednesday edition of Shaved Ice. The Griffins are currently taking on the Milwaukee Admirals in their 12th annual matinee game. MiHockey writer Pat Evans is inside Van Andel, meaning we’ll have some coverage of the game coming up later today. The Griffins expected over 5,000 students to be visiting today – now that’s…
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U.S. off to a strong start at U-18 Four Nations Cup in Ann Arbor
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By Matt Slovin – The United States Under-18 team’s Four Nations Cup campaign got off to a successful start on Tuesday night as the Americans knocked off Finland, 3-1, at the Ann Arbor Ice Cube. “It was important for us to start this tournament off on the right foot, especially as the host country”, said…
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Shaved Ice – November 6
Happy Election Day! Hope you all voted (if you’re old enough, of course). Hockey-playing Uncle Sam has one question for you… Matt DeBlouw is today’s Michi-gamer after an outstanding weekend performance. See what he did right here. Congrats to the Grosse Pointe Bulldogs for capturing the Bantam AAA Major title at the Bauer Invite over…