Category: HPHL
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PHOTOS: 2017 All-American Prospects Game in Buffalo
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Thursday night, Brian Leetch’s “Team Leech” beat Chris Chelios’ “Team Chelios” 6-5 in the 2017 All-American Prospects Game in Buffalo. The game – a sixth annual showcase event for the top NHL Draft-eligible U.S.-born players – featured eight Michigan natives, one University of Michigan defenseman in Quinn Hughes, three UM commits and 17 NTDP current…
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Recruiting: Jake Gingell commits to Michigan
By @MichaelCaples – Mel Pearson has landed another in-state commit. Jake Gingell, a defenseman with the Youngstown Phantoms and a Gregory, Mich., native, has announced his commitment to the University of Michigan. “I picked the University of Michigan because of the rich tradition of the university and its hockey program,” Gingell told MiHockey. “Education…
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Recruiting: Jake Transit commits to Ferris State
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By @MichaelCaples – Jake Transit is on his way to Big Rapids. The Royal Oak native has announced his commitment to Ferris State University. “I picked Ferris State because of how well I connected with the coaches as soon as I met them,” Transit told MiHockey. “It feels like the perfect fit for me.”…
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PHOTOS: Compuware vs. Fox Motors (14U)
On the way home from the first-ever youth hockey game at Little Caesars Arena, MiHockey cameras stopped by the Compuware vs. Fox Motors 14U game at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth. Check out some photos from the game below. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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PHOTOS: The first-ever hockey game at Little Caesars Arena
On the scoresheet, it was just a normal Sunday afternoon Little Caesars Amateur Hockey League game. For the players on the ice, it was a memory they won’t soon forget. On Sept. 17, the Michigan Ice Hawks and Family Hockey Club – a collection of high school players playing on a split-season squad – took…
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PHOTOS: NTDP Under-18 Team begins season with 7-2 win
USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program Under-18 Team began its second season in Plymouth Saturday evening, posting a 7-2 win in a preseason contest against the Minnesota Wilderness (NAHL). It was the first NTDP game for the squad’s two new goaltenders – Fenton native Drew DeRidder and Illinois native Jon Mor – as well as…
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Recruiting: Dylan Duke commits to Michigan
By @MichaelCaples – The Wolverines secured a commitment from one of the top 2003 birth-year players in Michigan, if not the country, tonight. Dylan Duke, a standout forward for the Compuware 14U team, is now a Wolverines commit. “Playing college hockey has always been a dream of mine,” Duke told MiHockey, “and the University…
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PHOTOS: NTDP Under-17 Team posts 12-1 rout in debut
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The new USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program Under-17 Team made their 2017-18 season debut Friday night in Plymouth, and the team had no problem finding the back of the other team’s net. The U17s posted a 12-1 rout of the Minnesota Wilderness (NAHL) in a preseason contest at USA Hockey Arena. (Photos by Michael…
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PHOTOS: 2017 Motor City Cup
The Motor City Cup serves as an annual ‘welcome back to hockey’ tournament for Midget-aged teams in Michigan and beyond. From Sept. 8-10, 18U, 16U and 15U teams competed at the Taylor Sportsplex, the Kennedy Ice Arena and the Dearborn Ice Skating Center; MiHockey stopped by Friday morning to capture a series of games. Congrats…
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Recruiting: John Larkin commits to Ohio State
By @MichaelCaples – When he’s done with juniors, John Larkin will be heading to the Buckeye State. Larkin, a ’01 birth-year member of the Compuware 16U team, announced on Wednesday that he has committed to Ohio State. “I picked the Buckeyes because when I went to visit, the coaching, facilities, and the university were…