Author: MiHockey Staff
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First-period fireworks at the Joe
By Michael Caples – DETROIT – This one might have been over before it even started. The Red Wings posted five goals in the first period of their game against the Phoenix Coyotes Thursday night. Yes, five goals, in the first 20 minutes. They didn’t score any more goals in the second or third period,…
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Boys high school rankings – Dec. 8
The Michigan High School Hockey Coaches Association released their boys high school hockey rankings today. Here are the top ten teams from Div. 1-3. Division 1 1. Detroit Catholic Central 2. Livonia Churchill 3. Howell 4. Orchard Lake St. Mary’s 5. Brighton 6. Livonia Stevenson 7. Northville 8. Novi 9. Grosse Pointe North 10. Canton…
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Win tickets to the first night of the GLI
Click here or click on the photo to go to our Facebook page for a chance to win one of five pairs of tickets to the first two games of the Great Lakes Invitational! Some of the answers will also be featured in our “Speaking of Hockey” section of the magazine next issue.
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Shaved Ice – Dec. 8
Another hockey-filled weekend is almost here… Quick hits Tonight the Red Wings welcome the Phoenix Coyotes to Joe Louis Arena. Detroit will be trying to put an end to a two-game losing streak, while Phoenix wants to stretch their winning streak to three. It’s the first match-up between the two teams since the Wings knocked…
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Shaved Ice – Dec. 7
Good morning, hockey people. Quick hits Looks like the Red Wings are finally slowing down a bit. After that impressive seven-game win streak, Detroit has now dropped two straight, after losing 3-2 to St. Louis last night. Goals from Johan Franzen and Jiri Hudler weren’t enough for the Wings, who are now 16-9-1, and tied…
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Special DElivery: Wings win in realignment
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 – Realignment means Hockeytown just got stronger. Mr. Ilitch said the NHL promised him a move to the Eastern Conference and the NHL gave…
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NAHL’s Three Stars of the Week – Dec. 5
From the NAHL league office… First Star of the Week: Chris Kerr – Wenatchee Wild Chris Kerr, 19, had a week to remember in helping Wenatchee take five of six points in three games at home against the Dawson Creek Rage. The Penticton, British Columbia native began his weekend by posting a goal and an…
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Shaved Ice – Dec. 6
If this blog is late being posted, it’s because I’m on the phone with my boss lobbying for a snow day. Quick hits Well if I’m breaking the news to you, I’m both honored and concerned – the NHL league structure will have a completely different look sometime in the near future. The board of…
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MIHL Preview: Another great year on tap
By Nathan Reilly – The 2010-11 season was a memorable one for the members of the Michigan Interscholastic Hockey League. Wyandotte-Roosevelt captured a state title, and Brother Rice and Orchard Lake St. Mary’s both reached the finals in their respective divisions. The longtime mission of the league has been to get players onto the next…
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Boys’ high school previews
Get ready for another high school hockey season with our comprehensive preview coverage. North Farmington/Harrison Coach Ken Anderson says that the Flyers greatest strength this season will be their tenacious approach when pursuing the puck. Key players include forwards Derek Reid, Jared VanValkenburg, Kyle Wood, Eric Stanis and Jake Ladouceur, defensemen Reede Burnette, Justin Brereton,…