Author: MiHockey Staff

  • NAHL’s Three Stars of the Week – Oct. 17

    NAHL’s Three Stars of the Week – Oct. 17

    First Star of the Week: JT Osborn – Fairbanks Ice Dogs Osborn, 20, continued to add to one of the strongest starts to a season by a player in recent NAHL history with another memorable week, garnering 1st star honors.  On Wednesday, Osborn lit the lamp for two goals, including the game-winning goal, and assisted…

  • 16U Icebreakers win ‘Ignite the Ice’ in Cleveland

    Note: The following article is a reader submission from a parent, coach, or player. If you would like your team featured on our website, please email mh@michiganhockeyonline.com The U16 Michigan Icebreakers won the Girl’s U16 Tier 2 Ignite the Ice Tournament in Cleveland Ohio on Sept. 25. The Icebreakers went undefeated in pool play, outscoring…

  • Shaved Ice – Oct. 19

    Shaved Ice – Oct. 19

    Quick hits Not going to lie, I’m fighting a cold today. Add in the fact we have a paper going to print as soon as possible, and I’m one stressed out editor. But I fight forward, to give you, the hockey fans of Michigan and beyond, something to read while you power through your second,…

  • Shaved Ice – Oct. 18

    Shaved Ice – Oct. 18

    Today, I’m writing this live from the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association fall conference in Lansing. John Kalmar (our graphic designer) and I are here to try to find some high school kids hungry to write about sports. Know anybody who would want to write about youth or high school hockey? Email me at mcaples@mihockeynow.com, I’d…

  • Shaved Ice – Oct. 17

    Shaved Ice – Oct. 17

    Welcome to Shaved Ice, the new daily blog for MiHockeyNow.com. Every morning, we will share a comprehensive summary of what’s happening in hockey around the Mitten – in the hopes of starting your day off right. Because let’s face it, what’s better than a little hockey in the morning? Quick hits On Friday, I had…

  • Shaved Ice – Oct. 14

    Shaved Ice – Oct. 14

    By Michael Caples – Welcome to Shaved Ice, the new daily blog for MiHockeyNow.com. Every morning, we will share a comprehensive summary of what’s happening in hockey around the Mitten – in the hopes of starting your day off right. Because let’s face it, what’s better than a little hockey in the morning? Quick hits…

  • Strong second period propels Wings

    By Michael Caples – DETROIT – The Red Wings fired 24 shots in the second period of their game against the Vancouver Canucks. In that time frame, they recorded two goals – more than enough for Jimmy Howard to work with. The Wings’ goaltender picked up his first shutout of the season to help the…

  • NAHL’s Three Stars of the Week – Oct. 10

    NAHL’s Three Stars of the Week – Oct. 10

    First Star of the Week: Kyle Cook – Springfield Jr. Blues Cook, 19, recorded three goals and two assists as the Springfield Jr. Blues split a weekend road series against the St. Louis Bandits.  On Friday, Cook (6’4/215 lbs.) was kept off the scoreboard in a 5-0 loss, but managed not to pick up a…

  • Shaved Ice – Oct. 13

    Shaved Ice – Oct. 13

    By Michael Caples – Welcome to Shaved Ice, the new daily blog for MiHockeyNow.com. Every morning, we will share a comprehensive summary of what’s happening in hockey around the Mitten – in the hopes of starting your day off right. Because let’s face it, what’s better than a little hockey in the morning? Quick hits…

  • Smile and say “Winning!” – it’s picture day.

    Smile and say “Winning!” – it’s picture day.

    A new season means another round of team pictures. I admit, I look back on those old photos from time to time and think, wow, I passed on some damn fine genetic material. Just look at how cute those little buggers are! But even the best looking kid can turn out a bad photograph and…