Author: MiHockey Staff
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First-period surge carries Western Michigan
By Brian Kalisher – DETROIT – Winning teams know that hockey’s back-and-forth nature makes it tough to take control for an entire game. It is a game of momentum, with unexplainable swings and surprises. Yet the momentum and pressure the Western Michigan Broncos exhibited early in their 6-2 defeat of the Miami RedHawks never ceased,…
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Daavettila’s late goal gives Brighton D1 state championship
By Matt Mackinder – PLYMOUTH – Chet Daavettila said he doesn’t remember much about scoring with 1:32 left to put Brighton ahead 4-3 over Grosse Pointe North. Who could blame him? His goal wound up being the game-winner as the Bulldogs won the MHSAA Division 1 state championship last Saturday night in front of a…
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Shaved Ice – March 16
Happy Friday, everyone. Quick hits We had a great time at the CCHA Awards Show last night. Darren Eliot and Shannon Hogan did a great job hosting a tremendously well-assembled event. Oh yeah, and players were honored too. Here’s our recap of the winners from the awards show. Along with taking home CCHA Player of…
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CCHA award winners announced; Krug named POY
This year’s CCHA award-winners were crowned at the Fox Theatre in Detroit tonight. Here’s a look at the winners and some of their accomplishments from the 2011-12 campaign. RBC Player of the Year – Torey Krug, Michigan State There’s not much praise that Torey Krug hasn’t already received this year, which is why the captain…
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Shaved Ice – March 15
Good morning, everyone. Hope you have your dress clothes ready, it’s CCHA Awards Show night. Quick hits Well the Wings didn’t have the best time last night, losing 4-0 to the Ducks in a late-night tilt out in Anaheim. Detroit holds the fourth spot in the West, but Central Division foe Nashville is only two…
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Shaved Ice – March 14
Good afternoon, hockey fans. It’s a great time for hockey in the Mitten. Staffer Brian Kalisher here, doing a line-change with editor Caples today. Quick hits The Red Wings dropped a 5-2 decision to the Los Angeles Kings last night on the road. After beating the Kings at home last Friday, they simply couldn’t achieve…
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Shaved Ice – March 13
Good morning, everyone. Hope you’re enjoying these spring-like days. Wonder if they’re going to last… Quick hits If you’re planning on staying up late tonight, you can watch the Wings battle the Kings out in Los Angeles. Here’s a preview for a game with a 10:30 p.m. EST puck-drop. Yuck. We’re inching closer to the…
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Port Huron takes home Midget AA title
By Brian Kalisher – Winning a championship requires a full team effort. The Port Huron Flags understand this concept, which is why goals came from role players other than the typical scorers. The Port Huron Flags took home the Midget AA state title on March 4, defeating Mt. Clemens 6-1. Jason Pringle and Eric Payne,…
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From The Crease: Taking Ownership of Your Own Destiny
By Rob Liddell – The only way to achieve excellence in goaltending – and life in general – is to expect excellence from yourself. I’m a firm believer in goal-setting, and the power of the mind-body relationship. This begins with taking ownership of your own destiny. In terms of goaltending, this starts with the ability…
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Iron River earns Squirt B title
By Brian Kalisher – When talking about youth state titles in the state of Michigan, the Upper Peninsula is an area that provides plenty of champions. While folks in the lower part of the Mitten may not have access to these match-ups, they are definitely some to keep tabs on. Iron River defeated St. Ignace…