Author: MiHockey Staff
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Six Michigan natives make US World Juniors roster
If teams want to score on the United States’ World Juniors team this year, they’re going to have to get past a back-end built by Michigan talent. USA Hockey announced their official roster for the 2012 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championship today. Twenty-two of the United States’ best – six of which are…
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Shaved Ice – Dec. 22
That much closer to Christmas… Quick hits The Wings took on the defending Western Conference champs last night all the way out in Vancouver. The Canucks’ three-goal first period was too much for the Wings to overcome, and they eventually lost to a Vancouver team who have now won 12 of their last 15 games.…
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A rare game where everybody wins
By Brian Kalisher – FRASER – Some kids grow up with circumstances a bit different than the average hockey player, yet they love the game all the same. They seek the same chances to play and enjoy the great frozen pastime. Now, because of some caring, hockey-loving souls, the opportunity is theirs for the taking.…
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Special DElivery: How to lessen Shanny’s workload
Welcome to MiHockeyNow’s new blog, starring Darren Eliot. The famed TV analyst and Sports Illustrated columnist will discuss all things hockey in this exclusive blog for Michigan Hockey. By Darren Eliot – Not to take face time away from Brendan Shanahan and his seemingly daily on-camera explanation of yet another suspension, but I think I…
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Shaved Ice – Dec. 21
Good morning, everyone. Quick hits No Michigan-based teams played last night, so we might as well lead this one off with a Michigan-born player who accomplished a tremendous feat. Last night, Mike Knuble, just a few years removed from lettering for East Kentwood High School out in Grand Rapids, played in his 1,000th NHL game.…
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Grand Haven keeps rolling
Last time Michigan Hockey checked in with Grand Haven high school’s varsity hockey team, they had posted their first win of the season. Since then, they’ve added seven more. And they still haven’t lost yet. Grand Haven’s 4-0 win against Grandville bumps their O-K Tier 1 conference record to 4-0 on the season. Overall, the…
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Shaved Ice – Dec. 20
So if you stayed up for the whole Red Wings game, and you’re reading this right when it’s posted, I applaud your effort. Quick hits The Wings started their western road trip last night, taking on the Edmonton Oilers at Rexall Place. Local product Drew Miller deflected a point shot from Niklas Kronwall with under…
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GRAHA Griffins Bantam A win regional Silver Sticks
On Dec. 16-18, the GRAHA Griffins Bantam A team competed in the Regional Silver Stick Tournament in Midland. They beat Victory Honda, Belle Tire and Saginaw in round-robin play. They met Suburban in the semifinals Sunday morning, and managed to beat them 4-1. The final game was played against Redford, with the Griffins prevailing 3-1. …
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’97 Michigan Ice Hawks win regional Silver Sticks
The Grosse Pointe-based 1997 Michigan Ice Hawks won the Bantam AA division of the regional Silver Stick Tournament held in St. Clair Shores the second week of December. The Ice Hawks won all five games they played, outscoring their opponents 25 to 6. The Ice Hawks will play in the International Silver Stick Tournament the…
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Savvy Janik stabilizes blue line
By Kyle Kujawa – When looking for a catalyst for the emergence of the Griffins’ offense during the month of November, it’s easy to overlook veteran defenseman Doug Janik. Janik does not have the flash of the Griffins’ top offensive contributors. But the 31-year-old blue-liner has been one of the most productive Griffins this season…