Category: HPHL
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New documentary tells the story of Clark Park’s outdoor rink, hockey program
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By @StefanKubus – DETROIT — Filmmaker and Marquette native Troy Anderson first heard about hockey at Clark Park from watching HBO’s 24/7: Road to the Winter Classic series that featured the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs. In one episode of the series, the moment that caught Anderson’s eye, the HBO crew covered the…
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PHOTOS: Movember Prostate Awareness Game between Oakland Jr. Grizzlies and Honeybaked 16U
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On Nov. 15, the Oakland Jr. Grizzlies and Honeybaked 16U teams battled on the ice, while fighting together off of it. The two programs held the first annual Movember Prostate Awareness Game at the Troy Sports Center. Wearing unique jerseys for the event, the two teams accepted donations at the door and held a raffle…
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Sled Wings/Dogs set to represent Red Wings at USA Hockey Sled Classic in Minnesota
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By @MichaelCaples – The eighth annual USA Hockey Sled Classic – an event presented by the NHL – is set to begin this Thursday in Plymouth, Minn. A record 28-team field will feature more than 300 athletes, including 15 current members of the U.S. National Sled Hockey Team. Representing the Winged Wheel will be…
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NTDP U17 Team wins World Under-17 Challenge
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By @MichaelCaples – Another win for the NTDP Under-17 Team – this one a little more significant than the others, though. Last night, the U17s won the 2017 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge in Dawson Creek, B.C., with a 6-4 win over Canada Red. It’s USA Hockey’s first victory in the tournament since 2014. Jack…
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Recruiting: Michael Feenstra commits to Michigan State
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By @MichaelCaples – The Spartans have spent some time in the Grand Rapids area lately, and they recently pulled in another Fox Motors product on the recruiting trail. Michael Feenstra, a 2001 birth-year defenseman, has committed to Michigan State. He’s the third Fox Motors player to pledge to the Spartans, joining Cam Knuble and…
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Plymouth, Grand Rapids to host USA Hockey National Championships in 2019
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By @MichaelCaples – In 2019, Metro Detroit and Grand Rapids will have major hockey tournaments coming through town. USA Hockey announced the locations for the 2019 National Championships today, and three boys’ Tier 1 tournaments will be taking place in the Great Lakes State. The Youth Tier I 15U (15-only) national championship will be played…
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Recruiting: Mark Estapa commits to Western Michigan
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By @MichaelCaples – Just a few weeks after his viral video, Mark Estapa is back in the hockey news. This time, it’s about him committing to Western Michigan. The Little Caesars 15U forward announced tonight that he has committed to the Broncos – the latest player from Kris Draper’s talented squad to secure a…
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VIDEO: Try Hockey For Free with the NTDP
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During USA Hockey’s Try Hockey For Free Day on Saturday, the National Team Development Program Under-18 Team showed up at their home rink in Plymouth to help introduce a new group of hockey players to the sport. The NTDP players helped the youngsters suit up and get on the ice, then guided them through their…
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Bob Fallen out as USHL commissioner
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By @MichaelCaples – The United States Hockey League has announced that Bob Fallen is no longer its commissioner. Fallen was officially hired as the junior league’s commissioner in June 0f 2014, taking over for the retiring Skip Prince. From the league: The United States Hockey League announced today that President and Commissioner Bob Fallen will…
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PHOTOS: NTDP Under-18 Team beats Youngstown in overtime
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It took extra time to do it, but eventually, USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program Under-18 Team prevailed over the Youngstown Phantoms Friday night at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth. Michigan commit Mattias Samuelsson scored the game-winner during the three-on-three overtime session. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)