Category: HPHL
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Firebirds acquire goaltender, defenseman in exchange for Will Bitten
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By @MichaelCaples – The Flint Firebirds sent away one of their best players today, but they’re getting a starting goaltender and promising defenseman in return. The OHL franchise traded forward Will Bitten to the Hamilton Bulldogs in exchange for goaltender Connor Hicks and defenseman Fedor Gordeev. Draft picks were also exchanged in the deal;…
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Catching up with N.Y. Rangers signee Adam Chapie
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By @MichaelCaples – It may have been a new experience for Adam Chapie, but he was in familiar territory at the NHL Prospect Tournament in Traverse City. It’s unbelievable, any time I can get back here it’s great,” said Chapie, an Oxford native. “This is where my mom grew up, close to here, so…
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Mag: “You Should Know” Travis Mitchell
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In the latest edition of MiHockeyMag, we introduce you to South Lyon native Travis Mitchell. The Honeybaked AAA product, just 16 years old, earned a spot on the Muskegon Lumberjacks’ 2016-17 USHL roster after being selected by the team in the 21st round of the draft last spring. Click here or on the image below…
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Game, practice ticket winners announced for Kraft Hockeyville in Marquette
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By @MichaelCaples – Via the Marquette Junior Hockey official website, the ticket winners from the lotteries for both the Kraft Hockeyville game and the morning practice have been announced. Click here for the list of game ticket winners Click here for the list of practice ticket winners Due to the popularity of the event and…
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MAHA announces new disabled hockey directors
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By @MichaelCaples – The Michigan Amateur Hockey Association announced today their new directors of disabled hockey – Marie Sly and Louis Lombardo. Sly is the executive director of the West Michigan Special Hockey Association, as well as vice president of the board of directors for the WMSHA. She has also been appointed the Michigan…
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WCHA retires Butch Mousseau’s No. 12 officials’ jersey, announces referee sticker in remembrance
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By @MichaelCaples – The Western Collegiate Hockey Association announced today that the college hockey conference is retiring Oliver “Butch” Mousseau’s No. 12 officials’ jersey. The WCHA also announced that on-ice officials will wear a specially-designed “12” sticker on their helmets throughout the 2016-17 season to remember Mousseau. While they are not making it mandatory,…
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Recruiting: Paul Cotter talks about his commitment to Western Michigan
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By @MichaelCaples – Last week, Paul Cotter announced his commitment to Western Michigan, marking another personal milestone for the Canton native. The Compuware and Little Caesars alum is making his junior hockey debut this season with the Brookings (South Dakota) Blizzard of the NAHL, and now, he’s got the next step in his hockey…
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PHOTOS: NTDP Under-18 Team makes home debut with 5-3 win over Youngstown
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USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program Under-18 Team made their 2016-17 home debut Saturday night in Plymouth with a 5-3 victory over the Youngstown Phantoms. Check out MiHockey’s photos from the game below. (Photos by Andrew Knapik/MiHockey)
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PHOTOS: NTDP Under-17 Team’s home opener against in-state rival Muskegon
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Check out MiHockey’s photos from USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program Under-17 Team’s 2016-17 USHL home opener against in-state rival Muskegon. The U17 Team posted a 7-2 victory in their first official game at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth. (Photos by Andrew Knapik/MiHockey)
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NTDP announces promotional schedule for 20th anniversary season
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this season, has announced its promotional schedule and theme nights for the upcoming 2016-17 season. The NTDP will have 23 promotion nights for fans in attendance. Here are some of the highlights: Star Wars Night returns on Saturday, Jan.…