Author: MiHockey Staff
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Shaved Ice – June 12
Now that the playoffs are over, it’s finally time to shave… Ben Fleck and Ryan Zuke joining you on this Tuesday morning for the first Shaved Ice in a few months. Quick hits In case you haven’t heard, the Los Angeles Kings beat the New Jersey Devils 6-1, claiming their first Stanley Cup in franchise…
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Michi-gamer: The pride of the Mitten (2011-12 archive)
Welcome to Michi-gamer, a brand-new feature on MiHockeyNow.com. 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 eye on those players,…
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Greene, Martinez become latest Michigan natives to capture Stanley Cup
By Ryan Zuke – Time to add two more Michigan natives to the list of Stanley Cup champions. Michigan products Matt Greene (Grand Ledge) and Alec Martinez (Rochester Hills) hoisted the cup for the first time in their careers Monday night, when the Los Angeles Kings posted a 6-1 win over the New Jersey Devils.…
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Veterans will be key for 2012-13 Griffins
By Kyle Kujawa – In the American Hockey League, having a strong group of veterans is essential for success on the ice. Not including goaltenders, the AHL permits teams to play five players who have more than 260 games of professional experience, which includes the NHL, AHL, IHL and European elite leagues. As it stands…
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Michigan Warriors building for the future
By Stefan Kubus – The Michigan Warriors of the North American Hockey League wrapped up their selections at the NAHL Entry Draft a few weeks ago, selecting five forwards and three defenders. Jake Hopfner, an Eastpointe native, went sixth overall in the draft to the Warriors. Hopfner most recently suited up in the Greater Ontario…
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Bearded Ice – June 11
MiHockey’s Stefan Kubus here on a dreary Monday. Quick hits The NCAA Ice Hockey Rules Committee will be examining a variety of topics, including the addition of three-quarter visors as opposed to the traditional cage. Michigan State University bench boss Tom Anastos was also named the new chair of the committee. In case you missed…
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NCAA’s rules committee to examine allowing shields; Anastos named new committee chair
By Michael Caples – The NCAA Ice Hockey Rules Committee released a statement today regarding a variety of topics, including potentially allowing players to wear three-quarter visors instead of the traditional cage face protection. The release also announced that Michigan State coach Tom Anastos has been named the new chair of the committee, effective Sept.…
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Mike Henry named director of Compuware youth hockey program
By Michael Caples – The Compuware youth hockey program announced new leadership today. Compuware Arena president Mike Vellucci formally announced the appointment of Mike Henry as the new director of one of the top youth hockey programs in the state. Vellucci also said that Bob DeSpirt – former head of the Novi Youth Hockey Association…
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Bearded Ice – June 8
MiHockey’s Stefan Kubus here with you on Friday…we have almost survived another work week. Quick hits It appears that the University of Michigan will square off against Cornell in “The Frozen Apple” on Saturday, Nov. 24 at Madison Square Garden in New York. A photo has been circulating on Twitter (shared around here by Michigan…
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Bearded Ice – June 7
MiHockey’s Ryan Zuke with you here on this Thursday afternoon. Quick hits Fifteen years ago today, the Detroit Red Wings captured Lord Stanley’s Cup for the first time in 42 years. In the process, the Red Wings forever changed hockey in our state. The Devils live to see another day after their 3-1 victory over…