Author: MiHockey Staff
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State title games delayed,Taylor Sportsplex evacuated due to unexplained illness
Editor’s note: During the state title games being played at Taylor Sportsplex on Sunday, March 11, members of various teams began falling ill to an unknown case. The fire department eventually led the evacuation of the building, after a reported 25-28 people began experiencing flu-like symptoms. MiHockey writer Carl Chimenti was at the Sportsplex to…
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Shaved Ice – March 12
Good afternoon and welcome to a new week. Staffer Brian Kalisher here to start it off right. Quick hits The Red Wings topped the Kings 4-3 Friday night before dropping a decision the next night to the Predators 3-2. They currently sit fourth in the Western Conference with 91 points, just six behind the Central…
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CCHA Championship match-ups set
With yet another shocking upset, the Bowling Green State Falcons punched their ticket to the Joe, and finalized the match-ups for the 2012 CCHA Championships. Bowling Green posted a 4-3 win over Ferris State in overtime Sunday night, led by freshman Dan DeSalvo’s natural hat trick – the last of which being the series-deciding goal…
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Wohlberg, Hunwick lead Wolverines to series-clinching win
By Michael Caples – ANN ARBOR – After playing to double overtime last night, the Wolverines were relying on their senior leaders to have a big game in their Yost Ice Arena finale. They certainly did. David Wohlberg recorded two goals, and Shawn Hunwick made 25 saves to lead the Wolverines to a 3-1 win…
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CCHA playoffs: Friday quarterfinal recaps
Bowling Green 3, Ferris State 2 (OT) – Bowling Green might be at it again. Fresh off their upset against Northern Michigan in the first round, they now hold a 1-0 series lead against top-ranked Ferris State. Camden Wojtala scored at the 17:09 mark of regulation to tie the game for the Falcons, and then…
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Wolverines win Game 1 in 2nd OT
By Michael Caples – ANN ARBOR – The Wolverines went 82:03 between their two goals Friday night. Somehow, that was still enough to top their rivals from South Bend. Chris Brown’s snapshot 3:11 into a second overtime period broke a 1-1 tie between Michigan and Notre Dame, giving the Wolverines the first win in their…
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Shaved Ice – March 9
Let’s start the day off with a little riddle. Who has two feet, writer’s block, bags under the eyes and wants to take a nap? The answer: a Michigan Hockey staffer bringing you endless coverage of all things hockey in the Mitten. Good morning, everyone. Staffer Brian Kalisher here to cap off your week. Quick…
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Detroit GM Ken Holland: The best in the business
By Dave Waddell – Few businesses in this country get scrutinized daily like a National Hockey League franchise and there are even fewer managers who run their operations as successfully as Detroit Red Wings’ general manager Ken Holland. With his team having won more Stanley Cups (three) and more games than anyone else in the…
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Little Caesars bests Honeybaked in Girls 16U state final
By Matt Bishop – Taylor — Little Caesars U16 coach Dave Erwin said Honeybaked had given his team fits all year. That was until Sunday’s MAHA 16U Girls AAA Tier 1 state championship game at Taylor Sportsplex. Little Caesars jumped on Honeybaked early and often, dominating the play en route to a decisive 4-0 win…
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Little Caesars pulls off OT win for Girls 14U state title
By Matt Bishop – Taylor — Little Caesars co-captain Hannah Potrykus came so close to being the hero at the end of regulation of Sunday’s MAHA 14U Girls AAA Tier 1 state championship game. Potrykus skated the puck out of her zone to center ice, took a look up at the clock, saw four seconds…