Category: HPHL
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USA Hockey announces Women’s Worlds, World Junior camp, U18 Five Nations coming to Plymouth
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By @MichaelCaples – PLYMOUTH – USA Hockey held a press conference in Plymouth today to make a series of announcements, and the hockey audience in Michigan is surely pleased with the news. Top-ranking USA Hockey officials were on hand to formally announce that USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth will serve as host for the…
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OHL issues sanctions for Firebirds; owner and interim head coach suspended
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By @MichaelCaples – The Ontario Hockey League has announce sanctions for the Flint Firebirds. Check the image below for details of the announcement. The team had announced yesterday that head coach John Gruden and assistant coach Dave Karpa had been fired, and that Sergei Kharin (listed above) would serve as interim head coach. With the…
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OHL issues statement about Flint Firebirds’ coaching firings
By @MichaelCaples – The Ontario Hockey League and commissioner David Branch have released a statement about the breaking news regarding the Flint Firebirds and the firings of coaches John Gruden and Dave Karpa. The Flint head coach and assistant coach, respectively, were fired for the second time this season earlier today. Statement from the league:…
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Firebirds have fired coaching staff again
By @MichaelCaples – UPDATE: 3:30 p.m. – The Firebirds have officially announced that head coach John Gruden and assistant coach Dave Karpa have been relieved from their coaching duties, effective immediately. Sergei Kharin, Flint’s director of hockey operations, will be the Firebirds’ interim head coach, with Petr Jonak continuing to serve as assistant coach. A…
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NTDP to host “Milk and Cereal Bowl” game against Lumberjacks on Sunday
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By @MichaelCaples – As part of Hockey Weekend Across America, USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program Under-17 Team will face the Muskegon Lumberjacks on Sunday for the team’s inaugural “Milk and Cereal Bowl.” Fans attending the USHL contest – puck drops at 2 p.m. at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth – are encouraged to…
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PHOTOS: NAHL Top Prospects Tournament in Plymouth
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On Feb. 15-16, some of the best players from the North American Hockey League took part in the league’s annual Top Prospects Tournament. The two-day showcase, featuring four divisional squads, a ‘NAHL Selects’ team featuring draft-eligible players and the NTDP Under-17 Team, was frequented by scouts of various college and pro teams. (Photos by Michael…
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USA Hockey expected to announce 2017 Women’s Worlds, World Junior camp in Plymouth
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By @MichaelCaples – As USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program continues to settle into their new home in Plymouth, more major events are set to take place at USA Hockey Arena. Tomorrow, USA Hockey will hold a press conference at its new ice arena in Michigan. It is expected that USAH will announce that…
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PHOTOS: Team USA vs. Russia (Five Nations)
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On Saturday night in Plymouth, Team USA squared off against Russia in the Under-17 Five Nations tournament finale, which served as a championship game of sorts. Despite scoring twice to eliminate a 3-1 deficit late in the third period, the NTDP Under-17 Team ended up falling to Russia by a final score of 5-3. (Photos…
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Coach Greg Gilbert fired by Saginaw Spirit; Mantha hired as interim replacement
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By @MichaelCaples – UPDATE: The Spirit announced 15 minutes after an initial press release announcing the firing of Greg Gilbert that scout Moe Mantha has been named interim head coach. “Moe Mantha has been our Northern Ontario scout and is coming in to coach the rest of the year,” said Spirit GM Dave Drinkill…
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Hockey Weekend Across America starts Friday
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By @MichaelCaples – USA Hockey’s ninth annual Hockey Weekend Across America is set to begin this Friday. From Friday through Sunday, each day carries a special theme to help celebrate, promote and grow the game of hockey across the country. On Friday, hockey people are encouraged to don their favorite uniform for “Wear Your…