Author: MiHockey Staff
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Bearded Ice – June 6
MiHockey’s Stefan Kubus here with you on the morning of Game 4. Quick hits Sad news out of Switzerland last night as former Red Wings draft pick Bryan Rufenach, 23, died recently while traveling around the country. If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, you could help an Ann Arbor adult team raise…
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Help the Yaks raise money for Susan G. Komen
Yaks Give Back is backchecking breast cancer by hosting charity hockey game, silent auction, open skate in aid of Susan G. Komen for the Cure Mid-Michigan Affiliate Yaks Give Back (a charity subsection of the Yaktopia Yaks – an Ann Arbor adult league hockey team) will be hosting a second annual charity event on Sunday, June 10.…
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Belle Tire squirt team wins back-to-back tournaments
Note: The following article is a reader submission 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 Belle Tire 2003 Squirt A team finished the spring season strong, winning the Marty Sawyer Invitational and the Belle Tire End of School…
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Checking out some of Reebok and CCM’s new equipment
By Ryan Zuke – Reebok and CCM have released new equipment which focuses on improving safety and performance through new innovative technology. Jordan Boman, sales representative of Reebok and CCM, said the company is committed to moving forward with the new technology without sacrificing quality. The Reebok 20K skates introduce a new ‘Dynamic Support System’…
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Bearded Ice – June 5
MiHockey staff writers Ryan Zuke and Ben Fleck with you on this Tuesday morning. Quick hits The Los Angeles Kings’ magical run continues in the 2012 playoffs as they beat the New Jersey Devils 4-0 last night to take a commanding 3-0 series lead. The Kings are now 15-2 in this year’s NHL playoffs. A…
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Preliminary Hockeytown Winter Festival schedule announced
The Red Wings just announced a preliminary schedule for the 2012 Hockeytown Winter Festival. Here it is, so you can start re-adjusting your calendars. DECEMBER 15-26 Celebration of Hockey featuring amateur games, corporate outings and open skates. Information on booking ice time can be obtained by visiting DetroitRedWings.com/icetime. DECEMBER 27-31 Outdoor Festival featuring interactive games,…
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Matt DeBlouw impresses at NHL Scouting Combine
By Stefan Kubus – While names like Nail Yakupov, Filip Forsberg, and Ryan Murray are garnering the most attention for the upcoming 2012 NHL Entry Draft, a former Muskegon Lumberjacks center and future Michigan State Spartan shined at the NHL Scouting Combine. Matt DeBlouw, an 18-year-old Chesterfield native, tested in the top-10 among 105 draft-eligible…
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Oakland University actively recruiting after last season’s success
By Ryan Zuke – After losing in the ACHA Division I championship game last season, Oakland University is looking to assemble a team to make it back to the finals next year. The team announced its first seven signings for the 2012 recruiting class, including four Michigan natives. “We are very excited with this year’s…
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Bearded Ice – June 4
MiHockey’s Stefan Kubus here with you to start your work week off on the right foot. Quick Hits Davison native Tim Thomas put rumors to rest yesterday, confirming he is indeed taking a year-long sabbatical that will see him sit out the 2012-13 NHL season. Former MSU Spartan Trevor Nill – son of former NHL…
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Tim Thomas’ Facebook page confirms hiatus
UPDATE: On Sunday afternoon, a post on Tim Thomas’ official Facebook page confirmed the rumors that the Davison native was taking a year off from professional hockey. Here was what was posted: From the earliest age I can remember, I’ve wanted to be a hockey player. I’ve been blessed in my life to not only…