Category: HPHL
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Max Jones scores Team USA’s first goal of World Juniors; U.S. smashes Denmark
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By @MichaelCaples – Max Jones and Team USA didn’t waste any time filling up the scoresheets at the 2018 World Junior Championship in Buffalo. Jones, a Rochester native and London Knights forward, scored 2:27 into the host country’s first game, putting the U.S. on track for a resounding 9-0 victory over Denmark Tuesday night.…
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CCM delivers new gear to Detroit youngsters for their good deed
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By @MichaelCaples – DETROIT – Sometimes, a good deed gets rewarded. For players from the Detroit Ice Dreams Youth Hockey Association, that reward came in the form of new skates, sticks and helmets from CCM. On Monday, CCM representatives showed up at Jack Adams Arena to present the players with new gear as part…
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PHOTOS: Lumberjacks, NTDP Under-18 Team battle in Tuesday morning game
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It was ‘Kids Day’ at USA Hockey Arena Tuesday, as the NTDP Under-18 Team welcomed in-state rival Muskegon to Plymouth for a rare 10:30 a.m. puck drop. The Lumberjacks weren’t bothered by the early bus trip, as Mikael Hakkarainen’s first-period hat trick powered Muskegon to a 6-3 win. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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NAHL announces new prep league for 2018-19 season
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By @MichaelCaples – The North American Hockey League has announced an addition to its umbrella of leagues and events, and its latest endeavor is centered around high school hockey. According to a release from the league, the NAHL Prep league – beginning operation in the 2018-19 season – will “be a premier training ground for…
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Blake Pietila named USHL goalie of the week; NTDP’s Miller top blueliner
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By @MichaelCaples – Blake Pietila already had some bragging rights over his twin brother; now he has even more ammo to rub it in with. The Howell native and Michigan Tech commit has been named the USHL’s goaltender of the week after an outstanding stretch for his Cedar Rapids RoughRiders. One of Pietila’s two…
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Oakland Jr. Grizzlies to honor Joey Gangola in first alumni game
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By @MichaelCaples – When the Oakland Jr. Grizzlies host the youth hockey organization’s first-ever alumni game this holiday season, they will be honoring and remembering a friend they recently lost. The first annual OJG Alumni Game will be a fundraising effort for the family of Joey Gangola. There will be a $1 minimum entry…
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Welcome to the Mitchel Kiefer Memorial Rink
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By @MichaelCaples – PLYMOUTH – Welcome to the Mitchel Kiefer Memorial Rink inside USA Hockey Arena. On Dec. 6, the Detroit Catholic Central hockey family gathered for a game against rival Warren De La Salle and for an incredible tribute to one of their departed goaltenders. With a formal rink dedication ceremony, the Olympic…
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Michigan leads list of players selected for USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game
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By @MichaelCaples – When the USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game takes place in Nebraska on Jan. 9, there will be more Michigan names there than any other state. The following players have received invites for the annual showcase, designed to promote the top draft-eligible players in the United States’ top junior league. Team West Paul…
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Four Michigan names on Team USA’s preliminary roster for World Juniors
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey has announced its preliminary roster for the upcoming World Juniors in Buffalo, and four Michigan names have made the list. Michigan natives Max Jones, Will Lockwood and Josh Norris have all been invited, as has University of Michigan defenseman and NTDP alum Quinn Hughes. “This is an accomplished, versatile…
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PHOTOS: Michigan makes first-ever trip to Plymouth for annual battle with the NTDP
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On Saturday, the Michigan Wolverines made their first-ever trip to Plymouth to play the visiting-team role in their annual battle with USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program. Playing the traditional “crosstown rivalry” game away from Yost Ice Arena didn’t bother UM, as the Wolverines posted a 7-3 victory over the national program that has produced…