Author: MiHockey Staff
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MiHockey’s state championships coverage
It’s that time again… As the top teams in Michigan state their claim as MAHA state champions, we’re here to bring you all the coverage. See below for links to different championship game recaps from various age groups, and a photo collage featuring every state champion team. Every team pictured below will be honored at…
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Hudler scores in regulation, shootout to lead Wings to win
By Michael Caples – DETROIT – With one bounce and one shot, Jiri Hudler ended up playing hero for the Red Wings in their quest for a crucial two points against the Florida Panthers. At the 5:30 mark of the third period with Detroit down 1-0, Hudler tried to fire a pass to Valtteri Filppula…
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Happy birthday, Mr. Hockey!
To celebrate Gordie Howe’s 84th birthday, we re-share Kevin Allen’s take on why Mr. Hockey is the best player to ever dress for the Detroit Red Wings. This article, originally posted on Oct. 20, 2011, is a tremendous take on what Howe has meant to hockey in Michigan, and beyond. By Kevin Allen – Gordie…
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Special DElivery: Goaltending by numbers
By Darren Eliot – Injuries play a role in the regular season and how teams deal with player loss goes a long way in determining playoff existence through post-season positioning. Once in the playoffs, injuries can swing a series one way or another. For instance, teams always covet depth on the blue line, especially during…
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41 Lumber wins Pee Wee B state title
By Brian Kalisher – The state title madness continues and more victors will be crowned throughout the month of March. 41 Lumber from the Dickson Amateur Hockey Association in the Upper Peninsula defeated the Bay Country Blizzard 6-4 for the Pee Wee B state title in Fraser on March 4. A hat trick from Peter…
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Westland Warriors win Midget B state championship
By Brian Kalisher – Hockey is a game that can draw emotion out of anybody. The match-up between Westland and Fraser brought out the best in the players, coaches and parents involved. The Westland Warriors defeated the Fraser Titans 3-2 to claim the Midget B state championship. The Warriors’ Jordan Marek and Ryan Wheeler netted…
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Shaved Ice – March 30
It’s not very nice out today – so here’s the plan: everybody leave work early to read Shaved Ice and relax. Brian Kalisher here to spread more great ideas. Quick hits Michigan junior forward Chris Brown has decided to leave Ann Arbor a year early to sign with the Phoenix Coyotes. Coach Berenson didn’t seem…
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An unforgettable experience for Shawn Hunwick
By Rob Mixer – COLUMBUS, Ohio – Shawn Hunwick didn’t need to be reminded that any opportunity to continue his hockey career should not be taken for granted. And though that was not the first thought buzzing through his head when he heard from the Blue Jackets this afternoon, there wasn’t much that could…
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Shaved Ice – March 29
Hello once again, everyone. I don’t know about you, but I’m excited for some playoff hockey. Brian Kalisher here to talk puck. Quick hits The Red Wings probably want last night’s game back, as they lost to the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2. Even with goals by Henrik Zetterberg and Niklas Kronwall, the Wings couldn’t muster…
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Shaved Ice – March 28
Greetings, hockey lovers. Let’s jump into some hockey chatter. Brian Kalisher here to get it started. Quick hits Today was a day of dreams realized for a couple of former Michigan standouts. Goaltender Shawn Hunwick signed on with the Columbus Blue Jackets for an amateur tryout. Here’s the catch – due to the injury of…